ISA Services Inc.
Hiring Wildland Firefighters entry level $31 hr.
We are looking for entry level wildland firefighters (FFT2) with or without experience to join one of our 20-person hand crews. This position gives you the opportunity to travel to different forests and wildlands around the country and be part of the wildfires control efforts.
With experience and good work history we will gladly train you for crew leadership positions with more responsibility and a higher pay! As an FFT2 you will work the typical 14hr shifts during the day, or night, 7 days a week. First 40 hrs. are at $31 hr. then followed by a corresponding overtime rate.
Fire assignment calls usually begin in mid-July and the season usually ends in mid-September, even though there have been years that we come back home late October, early November - every year is different depending on fire activity. (at the end of assignments, you will get to come home to rest and recover until we receive the next assignment)
If you want to know more about these activities, a quick online search will bring up videos and all the information you need to decide if this is a job for you.
We are a private contracting company with about 20 years of experience offering some of the best equipment, competitive pay, and the opportunity to advance internally to all of our employees. Our firefighters are very hard working, and good team players which has allowed them stay on incidents longer and work more hours. For ISA Services, each employee is valued and respected.
If you are interested and want to register for our upcoming classes, please text me or email me your name/contact information.
Requirements:
Have high endurance to be able to hike long distances on rough terrain with a 40lb backpack and a tool.
Be able to pass the Work Capacity Fitness Test (Walk 3 miles with a 45 lb. vest in under 45 min)
Be able to travel out of state.
Take the basic firefighter training course which is 40 hrs.
Valid government issued ID.
Be available to leave to a fire assignment within a few hours of a call and stay for the usual 14 workdays.
Must be 18 years or older.
Be able to work with 19 other firefighters as a team.
Driver license if you are interested in driving, compensated (must be a safe driver with acceptable driving record)
Duties:
Dig fireline using hand tools (Pulaski, shovel, or hazel hoe).
Mop up after a fire burns the area, using tools or water to extinguish hotspots left smoldering.
Preparing the area for the approaching fire by cutting and removing vegetation/fuels.
Setting up hoselays.
. Being aware of hazards, weather, and fire activity is important, so asking questions and participating during briefing is part of the job.
Upcoming Training Opportunities
Course:
Introduction to wildfire behavior
S130, S190, L180
Location:
Traver California
Dates:
April 18-21
8 am – late afternoon each day
Fitness Test April 21 at 3pm (EMT will be present)