Elk Creek Fire Protection District is hiring: Fuels Crew Crewmember - Seasonal i

The Fuels Crew Crewmember is a seasonal position responsible for the implementation of all aspects of operations for the Fuels Crew. This is an entry-level wildland firefighter position that prepares you for a career in wildfire. The Fuels Crew Crewmember reports directly to the Fuels Crew Foreman on day-to-day operations. The 2025 season will begin April 28th and run through October 31st. 

Under the direction of the Fuels Foreman, the Fuels Crew Crewmember will: 

• Implement day-to-day operations as directed by the Fuels Crew Foreman.
• Participate as a member of a crew on a variety of wildfire mitigation projects including thinning and chipping. 
• Provide a high level of performance during implementation of operations. 
• Ensure safe operations in the workplace, on IA (Initial Attack), and on assignment. 
• Participate in daily briefings and in wildfire suppression operations. 
• Maintain compliance of all Wildland Division SOPs.
• Ensure assigned Fuels Programs and collateral duties are being implemented as issued by the Fuels Crew Lead & Foreman.
• Participate in fireline operations.
• Maintain a high level of conduct and compliance with Core Values at all times. 
• Participate in training in both classroom and OJT.
• Participate in arduous physical training and maintain a constant state of readiness. 
• Reinforce the Chain of Command at all times. 

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Background check results satisfactory to Elk Creek Fire Protection District.
• Must have the legal right to work in the United States.
• Must be willing to relocate within a commutable distance to Pine, CO.
• Previous wildland fire experience strongly desired. 

Desired/ Target Qualifications:

• FFT2
• FAL3/2
• EMT
• HELR
  
• FEMO

The Fuels Crew Crewmember is a primary Wildland Fire Position, and will be expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times under the direction of the Fuels Crew Lead and Fuels Crew Foreman.

Elk Creek Fire Protection District and Inter-Canyon Fire Protection District are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. Pursuant to the Immigration Reform and Control Act, it is the Districts’ intention to hire only individuals who are United States citizens or aliens authorized to work and live in the United States.