What We Can Achieve Together:
All Burn Crew Members (BCM) will play an important role during the burn season, ensuring the safety, preparedness, and collaborative nature required for successful burns. BCMs will work under close supervision and in potentially high stress environments. They may perform heavy physical work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances. BCMs participates in preserve operations, restoration, maintenance, and management. This may include the following functions:
Participate in the high stress environment of prescribed fire and wildfire activities, which may include burn unit prep, fire operations, managing staff and volunteers, maintenance of equipment and supplies, mop up, and post-burn monitoring.
Participate in restoration and stewardship projects including thinning, planting, marking, biological surveys and other projects when conditions are not conducive to prescribed fire.
Maintain preserves and buildings, which may include maintaining tools and equipment, repairing fences and gates, posting boundaries, and maintaining grounds and structures
Assist local, state, or federal partners with prescribed fire operations and burn unit prep or travel to other areas of the state or out of state to assist other TNC programs.
Be available to assist on wildland fires with state partners or on TNC property (infrequent)
As part of the BCM’s ongoing professional development, they will be responsible for keeping abreast of new burn techniques and equipment to enhance skills and maintain/grow professional fire certification credentials. In addition, they shall work to build and maintain relationships in the professional fire community and in the local community where the Conservancy works. This may include participation in community events, volunteer events, partnership activities, and other TNC functions.
We’re Looking for You:
Ready to be a part of wildland fire operations? Join us as a Burn Crew Member (BCM) and be at the heart of the action! From ignition to mop-up, you'll tackle tasks like preparing fire lines and monitoring post-burn activities. But that's not all – your journey with us means continuous growth. Master new techniques and equipment to level up your skills and certifications. Plus, you'll build strong relationships within the fire community and local areas where we operate. Come join TNC and apply today!
There are 7 BCM positions available for two different employment durations: January-April (2 Positions) and January-June (5 Positions). Please indicate in your cover letter which duration you would prefer. All positions are based in, or near, Southern Pines, NC. Southern Pines is a relatively rural setting; shared housing is provided.
You may work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances.
What You’ll Bring:
High school diploma or equivalent and 6 months of related experience.
Qualified as a Fire Fighter Type 2 (FFT2) which includes: Introduction to ICS (I-100), An Introduction to the National Incident Management System (IS-700), Human Factors on the Fire line (L-180), Introduction to Wild Land Fire Behavior (S-190), Firefighting Training (S-130), One training burn serving under the supervision of a qualified FFT2. See TNC Fire Management Manual .
Must achieve physical fitness standards as determined by the local Prescribed Fire Manager and the TNC Fire Management Manual.
Experience operating various types of equipment.
Must be able to obtain related licenses or certifications as required (e.g., First Aid, CPR).
Desired Qualifications
Multi-lingual skills and multicultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
6 months -1 year of related experience.
Ability and willingness to follow instructions from colleagues/coworkers/team members.
Experience working with or knowledge of natural systems.
Basic experience…