Position Details
- Closing Date
- Not specified (check the posting)
- Positions Available
- 8
- Job Type
- Full-Time
- Category
- Firefighter
- Salary
- Available to subscribers
- Posted
- October 12, 2026
Job Description
The Big Sky Fire Department (BSFD) employs a seasonal wildfire mitigation crew from May to October each year. The crew typically consists of 6 – 10 positions that perform the following types of duties:
Wildfire Mitigation
- Cutting, piling, burning, and chipping operations
- Performing wildfire home risk assessments
- Participating in wildfire awareness educational events
Wildfire Response
- Supports local Initial Attack operations around the region
- Assists local, state and federal partners on incidents
- Can deploy nationally as part of an engine or handcrew
The Crew Boss and Squad Bosses should be NWCG-qualified ENGB or CRWB. NWCG-qualified applicants are preferred, but BSFD can provide basic wildland firefighter training. Applicants must pass an "arduous" pack test.
Requirements: NWCG-qualified (preferred), pass arduous pack test
Requirements
- NWCG-qualified (preferred), pass arduous pack test
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