DFPC WFMS Firefighter I: Module Crewmember

The Module Crewmember works as part of a firefighting resource - typically a 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).

Fire Suppression and Incident Response: While providing for their individual safety, the employee works as a crewmember during fire suppression and incident response. Fire suppression and incident response work includes, but is not limited to: 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; assists with safety inspections, maintaining and repairing of tools and equipment; assists and follows demobilizing duties, including required incident documentation. 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 for detection, reconnaissance, communication, coordination, command and control purposes prior to, during, and following wildland fire and all-hazard incidents. 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.

Mitigation, Fuels Treatment and Resource Management Projects: While providing for his/her individual safety, the employee works as a crewmember in implementation of mitigation, fuels treatment and resource management projects, including but not limited to: 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; cleans, reconditions, and stores properly.

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 to DFPC employees and external agency personnel. Assists other DFPC programs (reports, data entry, filing, training and testing, inspections, research, fire billing, logistics etc.) as needed and available to support the mission of CDPS and DFPC. Other duties as assigned.

Work Environment: 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.

How To Apply: Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

Requirements: NWCG Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2) qualification (documentation required), valid driver's license, ability to operate motor vehicles and travel extensively, successful background investigation including polygraph exam, fingerprint based criminal history search, reference checking, driving history, medical physical exam and drug screen, ability to maintain NWCG required fitness levels, willingness to travel to wildfire incidents throughout Colorado and across the nation for assignments lasting two weeks or longer, familiarity with flammable liquids and solids used in prescribed fire and tactical firing tasks

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

Application Deadline: 2026-10-12