Wildland Firefighter (Wildland Fire Module or Veteran Crew Squad Boss)

As a Wildland Firefighter (Wildland Fire Module or Veteran Crew Squad Boss) your duties will include but are not limited to the following:

• Serves as a squad leader of a wildland fire module (WFM) or veteran hand 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.
• WFM Squad Boss Only - Manages fuels projects such as: prescribed fire, mechanical and biological treatments, and inventorying fuel beds.