Users' questions

How much does a wildland firefighter make in a season?

How much does a wildland firefighter make in a season?

Seasonal Wildland Firefighter Salary

Annual Salary Monthly Pay
Top Earners $122,500 $10,208
75th Percentile $52,000 $4,333
Average $49,932 $4,161
25th Percentile $26,000 $2,166

How long does s190 take to complete?

Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior, S-190 is a six- to eight-hour course designed to meet the training needs of a Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2) on an incident as outlined in the Wildland Fire Qualification System Guide, PMS 310-1, and the Position Task Book (PTB) developed for the position.

How much are wildland firefighters paid?

Wildland Firefighter Salaries

Job Title Salary
Government of Alberta Wildland Firefighter salaries – 5 salaries reported $22/hr
Government of Alberta Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry Wildland Firefighter salaries – 2 salaries reported $23/hr
Government of Alberta Wildland Firefighter salaries – 1 salaries reported $25/hr

How long does it take to become a wildland firefighter?

Selected applicants will attend a 3,000 hour on-the-job learning program, which includes a two month-long residential firefighting academy at the Wildland Fire Training Center in McClellan, California. Apprentices will be paid and all costs of training will be covered by the Forest Service.

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How does NWCG training support wildland fire readiness?

NWCG training supports position performance for personnel mobilized to wildland fires and other all-hazard incidents.

What do you need to know about the NWCG?

Establish wildland fire position standards, qualifications requirements, and performance support capabilities (e.g. training courses, job aids) that enable implementation of NWCG standards.

Who is the chair of the NWCG board?

NWCG Executive Board Chair Frank Guzman shares a message about COVID-19 to the wildland fire community. If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device. Videos you watch may be added to the TV’s watch history and influence TV recommendations.

How does covid-19 affect wildland fire management?

The global coronavirus pandemic adds additional complexity to wildland fire suppression. Leaders from various NWCG member agencies share their intent regarding challenges associated with COVID-19, mitigation strategies, and special considerations for wildland fire personnel this fire season.