Truckee Meadows Fire and Protection District is hiring: WILDLAND FIREFIGHTER - S

POSITION INFORMATION

Do you have an interest in being a part of the TMFPD fuels management team? Are you eager to provide a high level of service to the citizens of Washoe County? If this opportunity interests you please apply now for our WILDLAND FIREFIGHTER - SEASONAL!

This recruitment is being conducted to fill future Seasonal Wildland Firefighter vacancies funded by grants and/or NV Energy contract. The Wildland Firefighter - Seasonal is a Regular PERS position when hours have met the criteria.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE: BLM Fitness Challenge February 24-27, 2026 | Interviews March 17-20, 2026 | Desired Start Date April 21, 2026

Required BLM FITNESS CHALLENGE: 1.5 Mile Run, Push-ups, Pull-ups and Sit-ups. Pass/Fail minimum 100 points required. No other agency scores will be accepted.

Position Requirements

• Graduation from high school or GED.
• A valid Class C driver’s license.

Required Certification (Submit with Application)

• NWCG S-130 Basic Wildland Firefighter within 90 days of appointment.
• NWCG S-190 Introduction to Fire Behavior within 90 days of appointment.
• FEMA IC-100 Incident Command System within 6 months of appointment.
• FEMA IC-200 Incident Command System within 6 months of appointment.
• FEMA IC-700 Incident Command System within 6 months of appointment.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Work independently or as a skilled member of a fuels management crew engaged in fuels management, including broadcast burning, hand piling, pile burning, other brush disposal techniques, and herbicide application.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, including chainsaws, firing equipment, and/or portable pumps.
• Gather data and record information on fuel types, weather conditions, fire behaviors, and status of work accomplished.
• Responsible for observing the rules of fire safety and fire behavior while on the fireline.
• Serve as a member of the fire crew assigned to suppress the full range of wildland fires independently, performing recurring fire suppression duties.
• Perform assignments as a wildland firefighter, developing a working knowledge of fire suppression and fuels management techniques, practices, and terminology.
• May work in and around aircraft such as helicopters and must be able to observe all safety regulations.
• Searches out and extinguishes burning materials by moving dirt, applying water by hose or backpack pump, etc. Chops brush, fells small trees, and moves dirt to construct fireline using various hand tools such as axes, shovels, Pulaskis, and McLeods, and may use power tools including chainsaws and portable pumps to control the spreading of wildland fire and/or to prepare control lines prior to burning.
• Patrol fireline to locate and extinguish embers, flareups, and hotspot fires that may threaten developed firelines.
• Cleans, reconditions, and stores fire tools and equipment.
• May assist trained personnel in more specialized assignments, such as backfire/burnout, mobile/stationary engine attack, construction of helispots, helitack operations, and performing hover hookups.
• Participate in fire and safety training in the techniques, practices, and methods of fire suppression and in the safe, efficient operation and use of tools, equipment, and vehicles used in fireline activities.
• Participate in crew proficiency checks and drills. Participate in safety sessions and fire critiques.
• Ensures own and others' welfare and safety in all aspects of the assignments.
• Use specialized fuels management tools, such as a motorized chipper and chain saws; use power tools, specialized hand tools, and fire suppression equipment to construct fire lines; install and remove hose lays; perform fire suppression and mop-up operations after the fire is controlled; receive training in maintenance and routine fire line operation of heavy equipment as needed.

Job Related And Essential Functions

• Policies and procedures of the district.
• Geography of the district, including major streets and landmarks.
• Fuels reduction and wildland firefighting methods, tools, and equipment.
• Fire line terminology required to communicate with other crew members.

Entry Level Knowledge

• Basic mathematics.
• Hand and power tools, and maintenance.

Entry Level Ability

• Learn a variety of fuel reduction and firefighting duties, methods, tools, and equipment.
• Analyze situations quickly and reach logical conclusions in emergencies.
• Plan, organize, and prioritize daily activities.
• Read and comprehend laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Read and follow street maps.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Understand basic arithmetic elements using whole numbers, decimals, percentages, and fractions.
• Exercise good judgment and safe work practices.
• Exercise emotional control and work under stressful situations.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental personnel, other agencies, the public, and others contacted in the course of work.

Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District Does Not Discriminate on the Basis Of Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or Expression, Age, Disability or National Origin in the Activities and/or Services Which it Provides. EOE.

Benefits Package for Seasonal Employees

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS)
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Vacation Leave Benefits
• Sick Leave Benefits
• Personal Leave
• Holiday Pay
• Incentive Pay
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Supplemental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Longevity Pay
• Pet Insurance