Wildland Firefighter (Fuels Management)

Job TitleFuel Management SpecialistDutiesCollects and compiles resource data for long and medium range planning, treatment, and reporting of natural and created fuel hazard management program.Executes fuel treatment plans, slash hazard appraisals, and hazard reduction plans for slash creating projects or contracts. Records fuel treatment activity records for required reports and final project completion.Works with timber sales and the Contracting Officer's Representative on thinning contracts in laying out fuel breaks, fuel reduction corridors, piling areas, and other fuel treatments.Conducts pre-attack plans, providing input used in setting annual priorities for fuel treatment projects according to budget and weather constraints.Maintains fuel management inventories as they are completed and updates the files as conditions change.Coordinates fuel treatment plans and activities with other functions to ensure efficient use of workforce resources to accomplish program objectives.Carries out prescribed burning plans for less complex projects and fuel types, supervising burning projects according to qualifications.Locates areas for commercial and free use fuel wood removal according to fuel wood availability, accessibility, and consistency with related fuel management program.Works independently or as a skilled member of a fuels management crew engaged in fuels management, may include broadcast burning, hand and machine piling, helitorch, and other brush disposal techniques.Uses a variety of hand and power tools, including chainsaws, firing equipment, or portable pumps. Gathers data and records information on fuel types, weather conditions, fire behaviors, and status of work accomplished.Works independently or as a member of a skilled crew in wildfire suppression or in fire prevention as assigned.