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Wildland Firefighter (Fire Suppression)
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A Firefighter responds to fire alarms and other emergency calls. Puts out fires and rescues people from buildings. Responds to medical emergencies and assists with search and rescue efforts and industrial or hazardous waste accidents. Provides fire prevention programs or inspections in the community. May be specially trained to fight forest fires.
$72,164 / year median in California
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Job Summary Wildland Fire Suppression/Management/Control This position is located at USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region, Region 5. The purpose of these positions is wildland fire suppression/management/control, as a firefighter on an engine, hotshot, helitack or hand crew. Other wildland fire related duties might involve fire prevention, patrol, detection, or prescribed burning. For additional information about the duties of this position, please contact Brian Grabowski at brian.grabowski@usda.gov. Job Description Wildland Fire Suppression/Management/Control This position is located at USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region, Region 5. The purpose of these positions is wildland fire suppression/management/control, as a firefighter on an engine, hotshot, helitack or hand crew. Other wildland fire related duties might involve fire prevention, patrol, detection, or prescribed burning. For additional information about the duties of this position, please contact Brian Grabowski at brian.grabowski@usda.gov.