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Government Jobs lists this Wildland Engine Boss opportunity in remote, Colorado. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Engine BossFull-Time | $70,000–$80,000 annually | Overtime available on deploymentsWhen wildfire conditions change in an instant, strong leadership matters. Nederland Fire Protection District is looking for an experienced Engine Boss who leads with safety, sound judgment, and confidence—and who knows how to bring a crew together when the pressure is on.As an Engine Boss, you'll lead assigned wildland engine resources during emergency incidents, interagency deployments, prescribed fire, fuels mitigation, training, and District readiness activities. You'll be responsible for the safety, accountability, and tactical performance of your crew while operating within the Incident Command System and your current NWCG qualifications.What You'll DoLead and supervise wildland engine crews during incidents, deployments, prescribed fire, mitigation projects, and training.Make timely, risk-based decisions while monitoring fire behavior, weather, fuels, terrain, and changing conditions.Establish strong communication, accountability, crew welfare, and LCES throughout operations.Operate and maintain wildland apparatus, pumps, hose, tools, radios, PPE, and other assigned equipment.Support training, qualification development, after-action reviews, and operational readiness.Participate in fuels reduction, defensible-space, prescribed-fire, and community education projects.Build strong working relationships with District personnel, cooperating agencies, incident management teams, and the community.What We're Looking ForYou're more than a qualified firefighter—you're a leader others can rely on. You put safety first, communicate clearly, stay calm under pressure, accept feedback, and lead with honesty, integrity, accountability, empathy, and respect.Minimum qualifications include:Current NWCG Engine Boss, Single Resource (ENGB) qualification and prerequisitesCurrent FFT1, ICT5, Faller 3, and Incident Qualification Card (Red Card)Current BLS Provider certificationHigh school diploma or GEDValid driver's license and acceptable driving recordPreferred: Three or more years of Engine Boss experience, Colorado Firefighter 1 or higher, Colorado EMT certification, and experience with prescribed fire, fuels mitigation, WUI operations, training, and interagency deployments.Why Nederland?This is an opportunity to do meaningful work in a challenging wildland environment while serving a community that depends on skilled, prepared, and committed professionals. If you're ready to lead from the front, take care of your people, and make a difference when it matters most, we want to hear from you.
Worksite address
remote, CO, 80466, US
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