current job opportunities - CEDAR MOUNTAIN FIRE & RESCUE

$25-$27/hr 

MUST have completed FFT1 task book and ENGB task book and have a good driving record and insurable. Must be physically and mentally prepared to safely perform general forestry projects, Wildland fire suppression and other emergency services as an integral part of a team that will endure long hours in adverse conditions. Work may be performed anywhere in the United States.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain a safe, productive and positive work environment. Maintain and clean all equipment issued.
• Comply with all state and federal regulations.
• Use of power tools - pumps and chain saws; hand tools - Mcleods, Pulaskis, shovels, hazel hoes, and drip torches.
• Cut, clear and pile brush and trees in a forest environment. Tree planting, staking and tubing.
• Extinguish flames and embers to suppress forest fires using hand tools. Construct fire lines and ignite slash for controlled burns. Set up of water tanks, pumps, hoses to fight wildfire and prescribe burns. 

Education and/or Experience: Must have had the S-290/S-230. Must pass an Agency required “Pack Test”, which consists of completing a three mile controlled course within 45 minutes while carrying 45 pounds on your back.

Work Environment: Working conditions include working in a crew (team) environment, outside in varying weather conditions. May be required to work in an environment where there are fumes, smoke, noise, chemicals, dirt, and dust. May be on duty 16 hours or more a day, including travel time from the base to work site and back. May involve extended time away from home and depending on the fire location, you may work 21 days straight before a day off. This position housing available. 

POSITIONS ARE OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Please email a cover letter, resume, and any NWCG certifications you hold to forrest.barnard@cmfpd.com

$14-$27/hr

Looking to fill the following full-time and reserve positions:

• Firefighter/EMT
• Firefighter/AEMT
• Firefighter/Paramedic
• Engineer

Must have the following certifications:

• Fire 1&2
• Hazmat Awareness
• Hazmat Ops
• Wildland Firefighter 2
• EMT/AEMT/Paramedic

Full time benefits include:

• Retirement
• Medical
• Dental (optional)
• Vision (optional)

Reserve positions are not offered benefits.

POSITIONS ARE OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Please email a cover letter, resume, and any NWCG certifications you hold to forrest.barnard@cmfpd.com

$15-$18/hr. 

Wildland firefighting is a great way to travel and see the country, make good money in a short period of time, and make friends for a lifetime.  Crew members are expected to participate in all aspects of fire suppression while we are on a fire assignment. These include initial attack, extended attack, fire line construction, hose lay operations, firing operations, and mop-up.

May be required to work in an environment where there are fumes, smoke, noise, chemicals, dirt, and dust. May be on duty 16 hours or more a day, including travel time from the base to work site and back. May involve extended time away from home and depending on the fire location, you may work 21 days straight before a day off.

Certifications are preferred. We are willing to train if needed.

POSITIONS ARE OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Please email a cover letter, resume, and any NWCG certifications you hold to forrest.barnard@cmfpd.com

Please email a cover letter, resume, and any NWCG certifications you hold to forrest.barnard@cmfpd.com