CareerPlan

As Needed - Senior Burn Crew Member

Tellico Plains Business Office, USFull-time2026-10-19 → 2026-11-10

Core

Seasonal wildland fire crew member performing ignition, control, mop-up, suppression, and monitoring of prescribed burns in Appalachian hardwood forests.

Role type

Senior Burn Crew Member (Seasonal IC)

Builds

Prescribed fire operations for forest health and resiliency

Domain

Environmental conservation / Wildland fire management

Required skills

Prescribed Fire Crew Member (RXCM) or Fire Fighter Type 2 (FFT2) qualification, ICS training (I-100, L-180, S-190, S-130), physical fitness standards, equipment operation, First Aid/CPR

Preferred skills

Firefighter Type 1 qualification, Wildland Fire Faller qualification, ATV/UTV operator qualification, volunteer management experience, off-road driving experience

Technologies

Word, Excel, Web browsers

Responsibilities

Ignite and control prescribed fires, prepare fire lines, maintain equipment, monitor post-burn activities, operate off-road vehicles, work with federal/state partners

Seniority

Seasonal, hands-on IC