Wildland Firefighter
Nevada Division Of Forestry
Carlin
06.2025 - Current
- Conducted mop-up operations to extinguish remaining hot spots and reduce the risk of further spread.
- Attended daily briefings with crew members to discuss strategy for upcoming shifts.
- Provided fire suppression and containment for wildland fires using hand tools, pumps, hoses and other equipment.
- Assisted in training new firefighters on proper use of safety gear and techniques for containing wildfires.
- Inspected assigned area for new starts, smoke sightings or other signs of active fires.
- Operated various vehicles, including water tenders, engines, and Crew Buses.
- Assisted in hazardous fuels reduction projects such as cutting brush, felling trees and chipping debris.
- Tested and inspected tools, equipment and gear to maintain readiness for different fire scenarios.
- Rehabilitated fire hoses, portable water tanks and other equipment.