Seasonal State Firefighter II - Fire District 6, Carlisle (Summer 2026)

Commonwealth of Massachusetts•Carlisle, MA

18d•Onsite

About The Position

The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) seeks to protect, preserve, and enhance Massachusetts’ environmental resources and create a clean energy future for all residents. Through the stewardship of open spaces, the protection of environmental resources, and the advancement of clean energy, EEA works tirelessly to make Massachusetts a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family. Our commitment to environmental justice ensures that every resident, regardless of background or location, can live in a safe, clean environment and shares equally in the benefits of the clean energy transition. At EEA, we create meaningful, inclusive opportunities that empower our employees to make a real difference in shaping the environmental future of Massachusetts. We foster a workplace culture where diversity is valued, innovation is encouraged, and collaboration thrives. Our employees play a vital role in advancing sustainability, environmental justice, and clean energy solutions, ensuring a positive and lasting impact on Massachusetts and its residents. The Department of Conservation and Recreation’s mission is to protect, promote and enhance our commonwealth of natural, cultural and recreational resources for the well-being of all. The DCR is steward to one of the largest and most diverse state parks systems in the nation which includes more than 450,000 acres of parks, forests, water supply protection lands, beaches, lakes, ponds, playgrounds, swimming pools, skating rinks, trails, golf courses and parkways. DCR strives to be an exemplary leader in conservation and recreation. DCR’s staff is passionate, dedicated, and continuously employs best practices that are informed by expertise, and creates a sense of place through carrying out the mission. The Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks qualified applicants for the position of State Firefighter II. This is the fully competent protective service level classification in this series. While incumbents seek guidance and advice from more senior colleagues on complex issues and situations, they have thorough knowledge of policies and practices and have the ability to handle most tasks independently. Incumbents receive general supervision from employees of a higher grade in the chain of command who provide training, instruction, assign work and review performance for effectiveness and conformance to laws, regulations, and agency policies. Incumbents may exercise functional direction to State Firefighter I and/or other employees of a lower grade by providing instruction, training, and correction. Incumbents may participate in mentoring new employees.

Requirements

Applicants must have (A) at least one (1) season of wildland firefighting experience and (B) have successfully completed the following courses:
Introduction to Incident Command System, ICS 100 (Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA))
An Introduction to the National Incident Management System, IS-700 (FEMA)
Basic Wildland Firefighter Training, S-130 (National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG))
Introduction to Wildfire Behavior, S-190 (NWCG)
Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service, L-180 (NWCG)
Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior, S-290 (NWCG)
Incumbents are required to possess a current and valid motor vehicle driver's license at a class level specific to assignment.

Responsibilities

Suppress fires at the direction of the Incident Supervisor, through the use of standard firefighting techniques by using such equipment as fire engines, fire extinguishers, emergency generators, radio equipment, air packs, safety equipment, gas masks, protective clothing and patrol vehicles.
Train fire agency staff and other agency fire personnel in the methods and techniques of fire prevention and control. Update fire and safety posters to promote public awareness of fire safety.
Calculate the daily fire ratings, using the National Fire Danger Rating System Guidelines, by calculating indices of the fire weather system using remote automated weather stations, facility weather stations, field calculations and information provided by the National Weather Services. Provide the fire danger rating to all fire departments within the Commonwealth on a daily basis.
Keep firefighting equipment in proper condition by performing routine maintenance and inspection to ensure preparedness for emergency situations.
Perform relates work such as conferring with other governmental units regarding firefighting and fire prevention maintaining routine records and files and preparing inspection accident and federal fire reports.
Perform initial size-up of emergency or dangerous situations, take appropriate actions and report to the appropriate person as designated through the chain of command.
Conduct assigned fire management planned duties and pre-suppression activities.
Assist with on-site inspection and remote observation to detect fire on state forests and properties. Report emergency or dangerous situations to the appropriate person as designated through the chain of command.
Provide tactical fire line leadership related to fire operations at the direction of the appropriate person as designated through the chain of command.
Report violations of fire laws to an employee of a higher grade.