DFPC WFMS Firefighter Temporary Aide: Crewmember

These are temporary positions (9 months or less) with a tentative 8 month schedule between March and November 2027, this will vary depending on location. Employees appointed in these positions are considered non-permanent employees in the Temporary Aide class series. Temporary aides are not eligible for benefits and paid leave (including holiday and/or administrative leave), except as required by law. Temporary aides will earn paid sick leave, accruing one (1) hour of sick leave for every thirty (30) hours worked (balance is capped at 48 hours). During time of employment, these positions will work at least 40 hours a week, and are eligible for paid overtime. Length of employment may be amended by DFPC (not to exceed 9 months), and school schedules may be accommodated. To meet response readiness needs, DFPC resources in a region may stagger their schedules for 7 day coverage. This will mean a normal 40 hour work week schedule could include weekend days, holidays, and extended shifts. Requires being available for assignments that may last for two weeks or longer in austere living and working conditions. Work schedules will be expected to be flexible and modified at times to fit the need. Requires working long hours (up to 16 hours per day) in outdoor settings and performing strenuous manual labor, under extreme environmental conditions. Training and most personal protective equipment (PPE) will be provided by the agency.

The Temporary Aide Module Crewmember serves as part of a firefighting resource - suppression module, fuels module, helicopter module, or engine crew, — to provide a wide range of firefighting and related services. As a crewmember, the primary purpose of this position is to function, at a minimum, as a NWCG Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2) in support of fire suppression operations and mitigation projects (i.e. prescribed fire, hazardous fuel reduction, resource management). The position operates in alignment with DFPC's core values of honor, integrity, service, and loyalty.

Fire Suppression & 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.

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.

Requirements: NWCG Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2) qualification with documentation (IQS or IQCS Master record or incident qualification card, or S-130, S-190, & L-180 course certificates); valid driver's license at time of hire; ability to obtain Colorado-issued driver's license within 6 months; 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; maintain NWCG required fitness levels

Salary: $22.00-$25.00/hour

Application Deadline: 2026-11-02