Seasonal State Firefighter I - Topsfield SF Summer Recall 2026

Commonwealth of Massachusetts•Topsfield, MA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

This is the entry-level protective service classification in the State Firefighter series. Incumbents apply basic principles, practices, and techniques and seek guidance and advice from more experienced colleagues. The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is seeking a Seasonal State Firefighter I for Fire District 5 at Bradley Palmer State Park in Topsfield for the summer recall period. This position will operate agency fire towers for detecting and locating wildland fire ignitions, assist in suppressing wildland fires, help with non-fire related field assignments, assist with Fire Prevention Programs, gather and record weather data, and maintain assigned areas. Incumbents will receive close supervision and are expected to obtain all required certifications and training.

Requirements

Possess a current and valid motor vehicle driver's license at a class level specific to assignment.

Responsibilities

Operates agency fire towers for the purpose of detecting and locating local wildland fire ignitions, by using binoculars, spotting scopes, alidade and compass, topographic maps, and providing communications to state and local resources by means of telephone and radio system related to fire behavior, location and state resource needs.
Assist in suppression of wildland fires as directed by a Firefighter in a higher level, and implements assigned tactics and direction through the use of standard wildland firefighting techniques and uses standard tools such as, wildland fire engines, hoses, nozzles, bladder bags, hand tools, personal protective clothing, GPS, and mapping technology.
Assist with non-fire related field assignments, such as trail maintenance, access road maintenance and other related projects as directed by the supervising agency staff by taking specific direction from supervising staff regarding projects and applying the uses of hand tools, power saws, light mowers, brush saws or other related tools need to complete the project assignments.
Assist with Fire Prevention Programs (e.g. Smokey Bear), by providing information to the public on fire protection and prevention.
Gather and record weather data to assist Firefighters of a higher grade to calculate daily fire ratings.
Maintain assigned area by construction of fire roads, maintaining fire roads and towers and keeping fire roads and power lines clear to ensure prompt and unobstructed access to emergency sites. Maintain assigned work areas (e.g. headquarters, garage, fire tower, etc.) by cleaning (sweeping, picking up, emptying trash, etc.) and painting.
Obtain all certifications, licenses, training, government authorizations or approvals required by applicable law or agency policy to perform the duties stated herein.