ARE YOU A WILDLAND FIREFIGHTER SEARCHING FOR A NEW OPPORTUNITY? 

Our firefighters are the heartbeat of our company, and we make it a priority to take care of you and your family. As an employer of choice our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive, and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth, and development for every employee. Join our team and together we will make a difference that changes the world of wildfire.

By Joining Wildfire Defense Systems:

• You will be a part of the largest expansion of wildfire services currently occurring.
• You will play an active part in shaping your career journey through our unique Grade and Step system.
• You will help provide wildfire services across 20 states.
• You are guaranteed a 13/13 or 10/16 schedule. 

We currently have positions open for the 2022 season in the following Regional Coordination Centers:

Sacramento, CA; Riverside, CA; Visalia, CA; Colorado Springs, CO; Salem, OR; Coeur d’ Alene, ID; and Remote

Pay Ranges

$23 - $34 per hour based on experience and location. Opportunity for per diem and overtime. 

The Engine Boss leads a single fire engine and attached personnel and is responsible for their safety on wildland incidents. The ENGB supervises assigned engine and personnel and reports to a WDS supervisor, Strike Team/Task Force Leader, Liaison, Senior Engine Boss, or other assigned supervisor.

Required Qualifications

• Introduction to ICS (ICS-100)
• Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service (L-180)
• Firefighter Training (S-130 – Field Day Required)
• Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior (S-190)
• NIMS: An Introduction (IS-700)
• Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR) (RT-130)
• Ability to pass a WCT (Work Capacity Test/Pack Test) at Arduous Level (ability to walk 3 miles in 45 minutes with a 45 pound pack)
• ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents (ICS-200)
• Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR) (RT-130)
• Crew Boss (Single Resource) (S-230)
• Engine Boss (S-231)
• Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior (S-290)
• Satisfactory performance as a Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1)
• Completion and Certification of NWCG Engine Boss, Single Resource (ENGB) Position Task Book (PMS 311-13)
• Employees must be 21 years of age or older.
• DOT Medical Examiner’s Certification (will be authorized by employer for qualified individuals)
• Current driver’s license with acceptable driving record

*Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills*

• Basic Air Operations (S-270)
• Engine Boss (Single Resource) (S-231)
• Firing Operations (S-219)
• Followership to Leadership (L-280)
• Interagency Incident Business Management (S-260)

WHAT WDS PROVIDES TO FIELD EMPLOYEES

• Career Full Time Seasonal Positions, Career Full Time Annual Positions
• Full NWCG compliant Engines and Tenders
• Ability to Maintain and Advance NWCG qualifications
• Task Books Can Transfer to Future Career Positions
• Daily Diversity of Tasks
• Work Center Based Locations when not deployed on fire assignments or on-call assignments
• Career Advancement from FF2-FF1-ENGB-TFLD-LOFR-RFO-DO
• Competitive Wages Exceeding Federal Standards
• Overtime Opportunities

WHAT BENEFITS ARE PROVIDED TO ELIGIBLE FIREFIGHTERS:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Access to Teladoc
• Paid Time Off plus 48-hours of Sick Leave per year
• 9-Paid Company Holidays
• 401(k)
• WDS Contributes 3% to a Safe Harbor retirement plan with no employee match required
• Company Paid Life Insurance ($300K for Field Operations Employees)
• Company Paid AD&D ($300K for Field Operations Employees)
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life & Accident
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
• Employee discounts through Life Mart and Expert Voice

Wildfire Defense Systems, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.