Seasonal Wildland Firefighter

Location: Virginia City

Salary: $20.21 - $26.12 Hourly
Location : Storey County Fire District -- Station 71, NV
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number:
Department: Fire District
Opening Date: 02/19/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

Job Summary
This position, under immediate supervision of a Fire Captain (Wildland Division) or his/her designee, assists with wildland fire suppression, participates in fire prevention and education, conducts pre-suppression activities to include fuels management and defensible space assessments, equipment and facility maintenance, and performs other duties as assigned of an all-risk fire protection district.

Distinguishing Characteristics
Incumbents at this level are closely supervised in essentially all aspects of their assigned work with the exception of routine and basic tasks. Work methods are generally prescribed in specific terms. They typically follow an established routine with general assignments, and their work is subject to frequent reviews. The position may involve repetition of a limited number of tasks after initial training and warrants only occasional supervisory review.
This is an entry-level position in the firefighter series. It is a less-than part-time position (not to exceed 1,039 hours per fiscal year), is "at-will", and is dependent upon peak response time needs as determined by the Fire Chief. Length of employment, hours worked, and scheduling are at the discretion of the Fire Chief. The incumbent is not guaranteed work hours and may not work at all for extended periods.
Employees may work irregular hours, weekends, holidays, and evenings.

Applicants will be required to pass a physical ability test prior to appointment to the position. The physical ability test will consist of the Work Capacity (Pack) test at the arduous level.

Licensing, Education, & Other Requirements

• Graduation from high school or successful certification of equivalency (GED)

All required licenses and certificates must be maintained in active status without suspension or revocation throughout employment. The following licenses/certificates are required at the time of employment:

• Valid Class C driver's license.
• NWCG S-130, S-190, and L-180
• ICS-100, ICS-200, and IS-700
• CPR/First aid certificate (Within 30 days of appointment)

The following certificates are preferred at time of hire:

• EMT-B (State of Nevada or National Registry) certificate
• NWCG S-131 Firefighter Type 1
• NWCG S-211 Portable Pumps and Water Use
• NWCG S-212 Power Saws- Basic Faller (FAL3) certificate and/or open task book

Additional Information
The duties listed below are examples of the work typically performed by an employee in this position. Performance of these functions is the reason the job exists. An employee may not be assigned all duties listed and may be assigned duties which are not listed below.

• Assists in wildland fire operations; deploys hose and directs hose streams; constructs fire control lines; operates power tools and pumps; raises and climbs ladders; uses fire extinguishers; performs overhaul and salvage work in order to preserve lives, property and resources related to wildland and urban interface firefighting.

• Participates in hazardous fuels management projects; operates wood chippers, chainsaws, and other forestry tools and equipment to mitigate fire hazards and improve forest and rangeland health.
• Operates, maintains, and performs minor field repairs and daily maintenance on fire suppression equipment and facilities; checks inventory and supplies; ensures the equipment is operational and prepared for fire suppression/ emergency response at all times.
• Participates in pre suppression activities, including; participation in hazardous fuels reduction on public and private property; conducts and documents assessments of homes and subdivisions for safety and operations during fire emergencies; meets with cooperators and discusses fire danger situations; patrols areas and identifies potential hazards.
• Participates in training to their appropriate level of certification as directed by supervisors; reads reference materials including administrative practices and policy manuals; attends mandatory training to maintain the minimum qualifications for employment.
• Participates in mandatory annual Work Capacity (Pack) testing and other physical fitness activities as determined by the supervisor.
• May be requested to assists with other all-risk emergencies to protect life, property, and environment at the discretion of the supervisor.

This position is not eligible for benefits.