Forestry Technician I - Wildland Crewmember

Clackamas Fire District No. 1•Boring, OR

About The Position

Clackamas Fire is hiring an entry-level Forestry Technician I / Crewmember for a full-time seasonal role, not to exceed 18 pay periods in a 12-month period. The position supports preparedness, response, mitigation, and recovery activities for wildland fires and other natural and manmade disasters. Wildland firefighting involves physically and emotionally demanding work, long and stressful days, and participation in all aspects of fire suppression during assignments. The season typically runs from late spring to early fall, and the role may involve working approximately 1,000 to 1,500 hours during the summer. Applicants must be able to commit to the long hours required for the duration of the season. When not assigned to a fire, crewmembers take part in daily physical training, fire training, and other project work. Duties also include equipment and vehicle readiness, fire prevention and public outreach, patrols, maintenance, and landscape and building projects. The scheduled start date is Wednesday, April 26, 2027, with the seasonal duration tentatively ending October 1.

Requirements

Complete NWCG courses S-130, S-190, and L-180, and FEMA ICS-100 and ICS-700 by the time of appointment; these are not required before applying.
Pass the arduous-level Work Capacity Test after hire. The test requires walking three miles on level ground while carrying a 45-pound weight vest or pack in 45 minutes or less.
Pass a medical examination before hire.
Have a valid driver's license at the time of hire.
Pass pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.
Be at least 18 years old at the time of appointment.
Be able to commit to the long hours required throughout the wildland fire season.
Be able to perform strenuous physical activities, including climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
Communicate information to supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates by telephone, radio, writing, email, or in person; observe and assess information and conditions; and use hands and arms to handle and move materials and operate machinery.

Nice To Haves

Valid U.S. passport for possible international travel.
Commercial driver's license.
Experience working with hand and power tools and working outdoors in inclement weather.

Responsibilities

Prepare for, respond to, and recover from wildland fires and other disasters.
Participate in initial and extended attack, fire-line construction, hose-lay operations, firing operations, and mop-up.
Use hand tools and power equipment to cut, scrape, dig, chop, burn out, or otherwise remove flammable materials; apply water during mop-up.
Operate and monitor firefighting vehicles in support of wildfire suppression, including cars, trucks, cache vans, UTVs/ATVs, crew vehicles, and fire engines.
Complete readiness and pre-suppression activities, including road brushing, live-fire training, locating water holes, and learning equipment, district roads, topography, and landowners.
Conduct post-fire activities, including identifying hazard trees and operating chainsaws and brush-removal equipment such as chippers, grinders, and masticators.
Complete weather observations and Wildland Urban Interface suppression activities.
Inspect, maintain, and keep firefighting vehicles and equipment ready for service; complete safety inspections, maintenance requests, vehicle checklists, fluid checks, inventories, cleaning, and tool sharpening.
Assist with public outreach at home shows, civic groups, fairs, and parades; conduct fire patrols and public contacts; post fire-prevention signs and share information about fire-prevention rules.
Complete landscape and fire-effects repair work, such as mowing, weeding, pruning, and spreading bark or rock.
Perform building maintenance, including minor repairs, roofing, painting, concrete work, and custodial duties.
Maintain positive relationships with landowners, cooperators, and the public.
Participate in daily physical training, fire training, and other project work when not assigned to a fire.