Northwoods Burn Crew Member

About the role

The Burn Crew Member (BCM) participates in wild land fire operations which include ignition, control, mop-up, suppression, monitoring, and other tasks as assigned. As part of the BCM's ongoing professional development, they will be responsible for keeping abreast of new burn techniques and equipment to enhance skills and maintain/grow professional fire certification credentials. In addition, they shall work to build and maintain relationships in the professional fire community and in the local community where the Conservancy works. This may include participation in wildland fire suppression activities in partnership with other non-profits, local fire departments, and local, state and federal agencies, tribal or indigenous, either as a TNC employee, or as a volunteer or short-term employee of the partner entity (such as an administratively determined, short term federal employee).

Responsibilities

• Will perform other preserve management duties when conditions are not conducive to prescribed fire.
• Works in a high-stress team environment.
• Works under close supervision.
• Ability to perform heavy physical work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances.
• Must have a valid driver's license and a good driving record.

What we're looking for

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to obtain the qualifications for Fire Fighter Type 2 (FFT2), including Introduction to ICS (I-100), Human Factors on the Fire line (L-180), Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior (S-190), Firefighting Training (S-130), and one training burn serving under the supervision of a qualified FFT2 as a requirement for this position. See TNC Fire Management Manual.
• Must achieve physical fitness standards as determined by the local Prescribed Fire Manager and the TNC Fire Management Manual.
• Experience operating various types of equipment (e.g., 4-wheel drive vehicles, weed whackers, leaf blowers, chainsaw).
• Must be able to obtain related licenses or certifications as required (e.g., First Aid, CPR).

Desired qualifications

• Multi-lingual skills and multicultural or cross-cultural experience are appreciated.
• 6 months - 1 year of related experience.
• Ability and willingness to follow instructions from colleagues.

Pay & schedule

• Hourly pay rate: $22.00 per hour.
• Standard weekly work schedule: four days per week, 10 hours per day.
• Can include irregular hours, overtime hours, multiple shifts, overnight shifts, and multiple consecutive days worked.
• Frequent travel on occasion, up to 16 weeks annually.
• Position based in Hayward, Wisconsin. Housing is not provided.
• Position currently funded through October 1, 2027.

Benefits

• Health care benefits.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match.
• Parental leave.
• Accrued paid time off.
• Life insurance.
• Disability coverage.
• Employee assistance program.
• Other life and work well-being benefits.