Wildland Firefighter Hand Crew

Company: California Conservation Corps
Location: Thousand Oaks
Posted on: May 16, 2020

Job Description:

Please Apply on our Website First www.ccc.ca.gov The California Conservation Corps operates 17 wildland firefighting hand crews at nine centers. The CCC partners with CAL FIRE, U.S. Forest Service, and Bureau of Land Management to provide hand crews to fight wildland fires throughout the state. Wildland firefighter hand crews fall into two categories, Type I and Type II. The CCC partners with CAL FIRE to operate 12 Type I crews. Type I crews focus on constructing fire lines by hand in areas too rugged or where environmental sensitivities prevent heavy machinery. They generally respond during the initial few hours of a fire and can remain for longer term commitments on major fires. The CCC operates an independent Type II hand crew at the Shasta Cascade Center in Redding. Shasta 21 responds to fires upon request by various agencies. A CCC partnership with the U.S. Forest Service operates three Type II hand crews along with a third partnership with BLM operating one crew. Type II crews mostly construct fire line to help contain and control wildland fires and can perform initial attacks on fires. TRAINING Offered year-round and seasonally depending on location Physical training is a necessity for wildland firefighters and Corpsmembers will spend days hiking with heavy equipment, as well as more traditional weight and cardio training to prepare for the rigors of the fire line Earn wildland firefighting certifications, including: ICS-100, IS-700, L-180, S-190, Chainsaw S212, and more! REQUIREMENTS Corpsmembers must meet strict physical fitness requirements Must pass written and physical tests to earn wildland fire certifications Must be willing to respond to emergencies and be on assignment for lengthy periods of time in remote locations BENEFITS Get paid while you train in wildland firefighting Hands-on experience and training comes from professional state and federal firefighters All gear required for the fire line provide by the CCC Jumpstart you career in wildland firefighting, as Corpsmembers regularly are hired by CAL FIRE, U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and local and city fire agencies Help protect local communities and residents from devastating wildfires

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