Northwoods Prescribed Fire Module Lead

About the role

Oversee a module (two Module Members) focused on prescribed fire and related stewardship activities.

Work routinely in close coordination with local USFS partners while being supervised by the Assistant Fire Manager.

Participate in preparing fire lines, timber stand improvement felling, building and burning piles, maintaining equipment, implementing prescribed burns, post-burn monitoring, training delivery, and other tasks.

May perform other preserve management duties when conditions are not conducive to prescribed fire and are expected to travel out of state on prescribed fire details.

Keep abreast of new burn techniques and equipment to enhance skills and maintain/grow professional fire qualifications.

Build and maintain relationships in the professional fire community and in the local community where the Conservancy works.

Responsibilities

• Serve as both a capable leader and a reliable partner.
• Supervise module members in the field and collaborate regularly with US Forest Service partners to identify and sequence module activities.
• Perform heavy physical work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and uneven terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances.
• Support prescribed and wildfire assignments out of state during 'off seasons'.

Requirements

• High school diploma and 1-year training in fire operations, science-related field or similar field or related experience in land management.
• Qualified Fire Fighter Type 1 (Squad Boss) and successful completion of FFT1 task book.
• Two or more seasons as a Senior Burn Crew Member or similar agency qualification.
• Able to perform physical fitness standards as set by the local Fire Manager and the TNC Fire Manual.
• Experience operating and maintaining various types of equipment.
• Experience supervising staff or volunteers is required.

Desired Qualifications

• Two (2) years of training in fire operations or other science-related fields or related experience in land management or a similar field.
• ICT5 qualified.
• CPR Certification.
• Ability and willingness to work in a team environment.
• Ability to evaluate inputs in a rapidly changing work environment and make decisions that affect the safety and work of firefighters within the squad.
• Single Resource Boss qualified.
• PC familiarity, including database knowledge, to maintain preserve records.

Benefits

• Competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 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.