College of Forestry

Student Employment Opportunities

Forestry Aid (Fire Suppression)

Company
USDA, Forest Service
Wage
$12.95 per hour
City/Location
Multiple
State/Locale
CA
Closing Date
Fri, 11/29/2019
Job Type
Temporary
Job Type/Duration Description
This position is located within a National Forest. The primary purpose of this position is to perform wildland fire suppression/management/control, as a firefighter on an engine, hotshot, helitack or hand crew. Other wildland fire related duties might involve fire prevention, patrol, detection, or prescribed burning. The incumbent will also be involved with the maintenance and repair of firefighting tools equipment and facilities, and will receive firefighting training.