Crew Seasonal Firefighter
Crew Seasonal Firefighter
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$ 12 - 20
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Job Description
DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE MANAGEMENT
In partnership with local county state and federal agencies the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management (DFFM) protects Arizonas people by: providing coordination and resource response for the suppression and management of wildland fire; delivering education to aid in wildland fire prevention; providing integrated management strategies technical assistance and information through various Department programs; collaborating in forest restoration projects; and ensuring fire and life safety through permitting plan reviews and building inspections.
Crew Seasonal Firefighter
Address:
3700 East 16th Avenue
Apache Junction AZ 85119
Salary: $12.2643 - $20.2400 Hourly
Grade: 13
Closing Date: August 11 2025
Under direct supervision this position will serve as either part of an engine crew suppressing wildland fire performing general project work as assigned to include fuels reduction work fire prevention presentations and other duties or will serve as a crew member on a 20 person Hand Crew as a firefighter performing fire suppression and/or fuels management duties.
Responds to wildland fires and all risk incidents. Performs all aspects of wildland fire control fuels mitigation including line construction line preparation ignition monitoring holding and mop up. Collects fire weather data fuel and/or soil moisture samples maps projects and maintains records.
Under supervision performs maintenance checks and services of apparatus and equipment to include vehicle condition condition of hose chainsaws other firefighting equipment; ensures inventory levels and conditions are kept to standards on assigned apparatus; ensures bay and work space is kept organized neat and clean; housekeeping and maintenance needs as required.
Participates in physical training conducted by crew personnel to ensure they remain physically fit to maintain physical fitness for an arduous rating as required by NWCG.
Under supervision operates assigned fire apparatus and equipment.
Is responsible for operation and maintenance of specialized equipment used to respond to wildland fire fuels mitigation and prescribed fire situations.
Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge of:
Working knowledge of assigned fire apparatus and equipment.
Accepted fire safety practices and procedures to prevent injury and loss of life.
Basic wildland firefighting duties and tasks as taught in BWFF training classes.
Safe chainsaw operations.
Skills in:
The use and operation maintenance repair and care of wildland firefighting hand tools chain saws small engines vehicles and facilities.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Effective interpersonal skills.
Basic computer skills.
Manual labor skills.
Ability to:
Read write speak and understand the English language.
Perform heavy lifting and have an adequate physical fitness level to work on the fireline per NWCG PMS3 101-1.
Work as a cohesive team member.
Valid Arizona Drivers License
Must have completed S-130 Firefighter Training S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior L-180 Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service
NWCG Firefighter Type 2 Qualified required within one week of hire
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
No Benefits
No Retirement
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Lisa Ross at for assistance.
Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting . Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. Arizona State Government is an AA/EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
Employment Type
Temp
