Wildland Firefighter (Hotshot Squad Boss)

As a Wildland Firefighter (Hotshot Squad Boss) your duties will include but are not limited to the following:

• Serves as a squad leader of a hotshot crew.
• Directs the work of a small crew of firefighters in building firelines, burnout, mopping up, and patrolling firelines.
• Applies an understanding of firefighter safety, fire behavior, topography of the area, weather, fuels, and training in fire management.
• May be required to use/operate specialized firing equipment.
• Directs assigned suppression operations and recommends and implements tactical strategies on fires.