DFPC WFMS Firefighter I: Fuels Module Crewmember - Windsor

The Fuels Module Crewmember works as part of a firefighting and fuels management resource - typically a fuels module crew, but may also be assigned to a helicopter module or suppression squad/module/hand crew – to provide a range of firefighting and related services. As a crewmember, the primary purpose of this position is to function, at minimum, as a NWCG Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2) in support of fire suppression and mitigation projects (i.e. prescribed fire, hazardous fuel reduction, resource management).

Key Responsibilities include:

Mitigation, Fuels Treatment and Resource Management Projects: cuts, clears, piles, and disposes of treated vegetation; uses tools and equipment such as chainsaws, firing equipment, portable pumps, chippers, air curtain burners and more; constructs firelines and prescribed fire burning as assigned; performs ignitions and holding operations; conducts mop up and patrol operations; uses various communication methods including radios; uses and maintains on and off-road vehicles; hauls and packs fire related equipment and supplies; assists with safety inspections, maintains and repairs tools and equipment. Work duties include participation in physical conditioning activities for up to one hour each day.

Fire Preparedness Support and Other Duties as Assigned: Establishes and maintains the physical fitness level necessary to effectively perform hard physical labor for extended periods under adverse climate, fuel, and terrain conditions. Assists with inspection & maintenance of assigned crews response equipment, vehicles, tools, PPE and more; assists with maintaining inventory of tools, PPE, equipment. Assists with collecting, compiling and calculating various wildland fuels and fire danger rating indices. On-going training in the basic understanding of multichannel radio operations, including plain language and incident command system (ICS) terminology. Assists with the logistics and instruction of various courses, trainings and events, such as wildfire suppression, incident management, structural firefighting, medical and first aid, job fairs and community outreach. Assists other DFPC programs as needed and available to support the mission of CDPS and DFPC. Other duties as assigned.

Fire Suppression and Incident Response: While providing for their individual safety, the employee works as a crewmember during fire suppression and incident response. Constructs fireline utilizing hand tools; cuts and clears vegetation utilizing power saws; performs structure protection; conducts mop up and patrol operations; assists with ignition operations; operates pumps; installs hose lays and water delivery systems; performs and assists with rescue operations; operates and travels in vehicles on and off-road; hauls and packs fire related equipment and supplies; uses various tools and equipment such as chainsaws, shovels, drip torches, fusees, pulaskis; uses various communication methods including radios. Based on location and business needs, the position will perform non-wildfire and all-hazard incident response and support functions as trained, qualified, and equipped including, but not limited to: structure fire, hazmat, search and rescue, medical, etc. Incident response may require travel to active fires, severity assignments, and pre-position assignments throughout Colorado and across the nation. Incident response may require travel in rotor and/or fixed-wing aircraft. Incident response may require crews to be assigned to an incident for two weeks or longer in austere living and working conditions. Incident response may require working long hours (up to 16 hours per day) in outdoor settings and performing strenuous manual labor under extreme environmental conditions. Work schedules will be expected to be flexible and modified at times to fit the business need based on fire conditions. Work duties include participation in physical conditioning activities for up to one hour each day.

100% In-person position. This position may require call-back, extended staffing, and days-off staffing based on fire conditions, incident activity and availability of firefighter resources.

Benefits: Medical and dental options available for permanent employees and their dependents; short and long-term disability coverage and life insurance; Basic Life and AD&D insurance equal to annual earnings subject to minimum $50,000 and maximum $250,000 provided by the State at no cost; Wellness Program; tuition reimbursement and reduced college tuition at CSU Global and DeVry University; excellent retirement benefits including mandatory PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans; 11 paid holidays annually and accrued annual and sick leave and four annual wellness days; Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP); Credit Union of Colorado membership eligibility.

Requirements: NWCG Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2) qualification (documentation required at application); current valid driver's license at time of hire, must obtain Colorado-issued driver's license within 6 months of hire; ability to operate motor vehicles and travel extensively throughout state in various weather conditions; successful completion of background investigation including polygraph exam, fingerprint-based criminal history search, reference checking, driving history, medical physical exam, and drug screen; willingness to travel to wildfire incidents throughout Colorado and across nation for assignments lasting two weeks or longer; must maintain NWCG required fitness levels throughout employment; ability to work flexible schedules including weekends, holidays, and extended shifts; awareness of extended assignments on incidents away from home for 2 weeks or longer in austere working conditions with long working hours (up to 16 hours or more per day) performing strenuous manual labor in extreme environmental conditions. Preferred: Two or more years of wildland fire, fire service, fuels management or related experience; previous experience with state level fire programs; NWCG qualifications such as Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1), Basic Faller (FAL3) or higher, Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5), or Helicopter Crewmember (HECM); State of Colorado/DFPC Structural Firefighter I or equivalent; medical certifications including Wilderness First Responder, Emergency First Responder, or Emergency Medical Technician; demonstrated commitment to public service and community involvement.

Salary: $58,068.00 - $69,672.00 Annually

Application Deadline: 2026-10-12