Wildland Firefighter

• No experience needed
• Competitive pay with overtime

We are a national firefighting company with operating bases in Bend, Oregon, and Alaska, that are currently hiring firefighters for the 2025 season. Operational positions include: FFT2 (entry level firefighter), FFT1 preferably w/ ICT5, ENGB, CRWB, CDL-drivers (for fire engines). Depending on experience and company needs placement will either be on one of our 20-person handcrews or 3-person fire engine modules.

Logistics’ positions:

• Handwash attendant - does not require any training or a work capacity test but you must have a valid driver’s license.
• Flatbed truck driver (manual/stick shift) – requires RT130

*Must be 18 years of age or older to fight fire. If you will be turning 18 during the fire season, you may take the training at 17 years of age.

Wages:

FFT2s: Base wage (BW) $26.50 Health and Welfare (H&W) $4.57 = $31.07 for first 40 hrs.

• Overtime (OT) $39.75/hr (base pay x 1.5)
• 100-hour work week example: $1242.80 $2385 OT = $3627.80

FALA and EMT: BW $27.50 $4.57 H&W = $32.07 for first 40 hrs.

• Overtime $41.25/hr (base pay x 1.5)
• 100-hour work week example: $1282.80 $2475 OT = $3757.80

FFT1 with ICT5: BW $29.50 $4.57 H&W = $34.07 for first 40 hrs.

• Overtime $44.25/hr (base pay x 1.5)
• 100-hr work week example: $1362.80 $2655 OT = $4,017.80

ENGB/CRWB: BW $40 $4.57 H&W = $44.57 for first 40hrs

• Overtime (OT) $60/hr (base pay x 1.5)
• 100-hr work week example: $1600 $3600 OT = $5200

Handwash Attendant: $350/day.

Flatbed driver: $300/day

What to Expect:

Firefighting is a very physically demanding job - as such we expect our firefighters to be physically fit and mentally prepared for the arduous fire environment. You can expect to live in primitive conditions without access to showers, perhaps eating military rations for days, steep terrain in extreme heat or later in the season, cold and of course long days (14-16 hrs). You can also expect to get paid to travel around the country, see and camp in beautiful country, make friends that last a lifetime, build career and life skills, and most importantly help protect communities that are threatened by wildfire.

How to Get Hired: Engines and T2IA Crew

Prospective/”Rookie” Firefighters must complete all training listed below as well as attach a cover letter on what attributes they think makes a good firefighter and why they want to be a firefighter.

• 32 hours of classroom/Red Card Class (Zoom): S-130, S-190, L-180
• 8 hours of Field Exercises (in person): S-130 Field Portion
• 2 FEMA course (online): IS100 and IS700
• Work Capacity Test (WCT): 45lb carry for 3 miles in under 45 minutes
• Cover Letter

Experienced firefighters must submit all copies of their training records: certificates and completed taskbooks.

• FFT2: S130, S190, L180, IS100 and IS700
• FFT1: S131 and taskbook if completed
• ICT5: taskbook if completed and IS200
• Engine Boss/Crew Boss: S230, S290, IS200 and taskbook if completed
• 2025 RT130 and Work Capacity Test (if already taken).

*If you wish to work on our T2IA crew, there is an additional interview process as well as an additional 40 hours of intensive training in June.

Training Dates:

RT130 (1 year of experience); Field Day (Red Card Students); WCT (everyone)

• 3/08 Bend, OR: RT130, Field Day and WCT
• 3/15 Salem, OR: RT130, Field Day and WCT
• 3/22 Caldwell, ID: RT130, Field Day and WCT
• 3/29 Portland, OR: RT130 (Zoom option), Field Day, and WCT
• 4/05 Bend, OR: RT130, Field Day and WCT

Red Card Classes (Zoom):

• 3/24-27/2025 Virtual
• 4/12-13; 4/19-20/2025 Virtual

Work Opportunities:

These are “call when needed” contracts, so employment date and duration can’t be guaranteed but we usually start getting orders in April until late October (weather and fire dependent). Additional training opportunities and career development through continued employment with the company are also available. All classes are free if you work for our company.

*These are competitive positions, as such it is important that you attach a thorough resume, cover letter and if you have any firefighting certs or completed taskbooks, to attach them to your application. The volume of applications means that it may take anywhere from 1-3 weeks to hear back from us. If you have questions about your application status, you can reach out through email.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary

Pay: $31.07 - $44.57 per hour

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Rookie firefighters (Red Card Students) must submit a cover letter on why they want to be a firefighter and what attributes they think makes a good firefighter.

Work Location: In person

Salary : $31 - $45