Prescribed Fire Burn Boss 2 (RXB2)

About the role

MNL is a full-service ecological restoration company dedicated to Healing the Earth. Services include native seed and plant production, shoreline and wetland restoration, prescribed burns, conservation grazing, vegetation management, and ecological consulting. Red Rock Fire (RRF), an MNL company, provides professional prescribed fire services throughout the region.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Incident Commander and Prescribed Fire Burn Boss on assigned prescribed fire operations.
• Direct and coordinate assigned personnel and resources throughout prescribed fire operations.
• Conduct pre-burn briefings, operational risk assessments, and Go/No-Go evaluations while monitoring weather and fire conditions and implementing contingency actions as needed.
• Ensure prescribed fire objectives are achieved while protecting personnel, property, and natural resources.
• Supervise assigned personnel and maintain compliance with approved burn plans, NWCG standards, agency requirements, and organizational procedures.
• Develop, review, and implement prescribed burn plans.
• Cookordination with clients, landowners, agency partners, emergency responders, and cooperating organizations before, during, and after prescribed fire operations.
• Complete operational documentation, burn records, and post-burn evaluations accurately and on time.
• Conduct site evaluations to assess fuels, weather considerations, access, hazards, water sources, and operational needs.
• Aid in developing prescribed burn plans, operational strategies, and resource requirements for upcoming projects.
• Participate in pre-season planning, equipment maintenance, operational readiness, training activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentor employees pursuing advanced NWCG qualifications and support the development of future fire leaders.
• Support post-burn evaluations and recommend improvements to future prescribed fire operations.

Requirements

• Current NWCG qualification as a Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 (RXB2), with a completed RXB2 Position Task Book.
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible wildland and prescribed fire experience.
• Working knowledge of prescribed fire operations, fire behavior, smoke management, risk assessment, and Incident Command System (ICS) principles.
• Demonstrated ability to safely lead prescribed fire operations and make sound operational decisions in dynamic environments.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively supervise crews and coordinate with clients, landowners, agency partners, and cooperating organizations.
• Experience serving as the Incident Commander on complex prescribed fire operations.
• Experience supporting utility, conservation, or natural resource prescribed fire projects.
• Ability to travel for prescribed fire projects, often with limited notice.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Current DOT Medical Certificate or ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment.
• Ability to successfully complete the NWCG Arduous Work Capacity Test annually.
• Ability to work extended periods in physically demanding outdoor environments, including heat, smoke, dust, and adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to hike over steep, uneven, and remote terrain and lift, carry, or move equipment weighing up to 100 pounds.

Qualifications

• Required NWCG Training:
• Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 (RXB2)
• ICS-100
• ICS-200
• IS-700
• RT-130
• Annual Fireline Safety Refresher
• Preferred NWCG Training:
• Engine Boss (ENGB)
• Firing Boss (FIRB)
• Crew Boss (CRWB)
• Incident Commander Type 4 (ICT4) or higher.

Pay

The Pay Range For This Role Is 38 - 45 USD per hour(Otsego Headquarters)