Burn Crew Member
Core
Seasonal employee implementing prescribed burns to improve forest health and resiliency in Appalachian hardwood forests.
Role type
Seasonal physical laborer (wildland fire operations)
Builds
Prescribed fire operations (ignition, control, mop-up) for forest management
Domain
Environmental conservation / Wildland fire management
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Physical fitness, equipment operation, fire line preparation, safety compliance, team coordination
Preferred skills
Fire Fighter Type 2 qualification, Faller 3 qualification, ATV/UTV operation, off-road driving, water pump operation
Technologies
Utility vehicles, water pumps, prescribed burn equipment
Responsibilities
Ignite and control prescribed fires, prepare fire lines, operate fire suppression equipment, monitor post-burn activities, maintain equipment
Seniority
Entry-level seasonal