Burn Crew Member

The Nature Conservancy

. Participate in wildland fire operations including ignition, control, mop-up, suppression, monitoring, and other assigned tasks .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeMorehead • Kentucky • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $20 - $21 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in wildland fire operations, including ignition, control, and suppression, while maintaining safety and compliance with fire management protocols. Possesses the ability to develop community relationships and work effectively in challenging environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Prescribed Fire Crew Member (RXCM) QualificationFire Fighter Type 2 (FFT2) QualificationIntroduction to Wildland Fire Behavior (S-190)Firefighting Training (S-130)Physical Fitness Standards Compliance

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Hard Skills

Wildland Fire OperationsFire Line PreparationEquipment OperationUtility Vehicle OperationWater Pump OperationOff-Road DrivingTrailer Loading and TowingFire Management Equipment MaintenancePrescribed Burn ImplementationBurn Techniques Knowledge

Soft Skills

Ability to Follow InstructionsCommunity Relationship DevelopmentTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Fire Management EquipmentATVUTV

Certifications & Qualifications

First Aid CertificationCPR CertificationIncident Qualification Card (Red Card)

Industry Keywords

Wildland Fire SuppressionBurn Crew ManagementTNC Fire Management ManualHuman Factors on the Fire Line (L-180)Training Burn

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Participate in wildland fire operations including ignition, control, mop-up, suppression, monitoring, and other assigned tasks
Implement prescribed burns safely and effectively
Prepare fire lines
Use and maintain fire management equipment
Work under the Burn Crew Manager, Burn Boss, or other command positions
Keep abreast of new burn techniques and equipment
Develop and maintain professional fire community and local community relationships
Participate in wildland fire suppression activities with non-profits, local fire departments, and local, state, and federal agencies
Work in variable weather, remote locations, difficult and hazardous terrain, and physically demanding conditions
Support prescribed fire management across Kentucky’s Appalachian landscape

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent
Must be able to obtain the qualifications for Prescribed Fire Crew Member (RXCM) or Fire Fighter Type 2 (FFT2)
Must obtain Introduction to ICS (I-100), Human Factors on the Fire line (L-180), Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior (S-190), Firefighting Training (S-130), and one training burn under a qualified FFT2
Must achieve physical fitness standards determined by the local Prescribed Fire Manager and TNC Fire Management Manual
Experience operating various types of equipment
Must be able to obtain related licenses or certifications as required, such as First Aid and CPR
Qualified as a Fire Fighter Type 2 desired
Faller 3 qualified desired
ATV / UTV operator qualified desired
Experience operating utility vehicles and water pumps desired
6 months-1 year of related experience desired
Experience driving off-road, loading, and towing trailers desired
Updated Incident Qualification Card (Red Card) desired
Must have valid driver’s license and good driving record
Must comply with TNC’s Auto Safety Program and complete a Vehicle Use Agreement
Ability and willingness to follow instructions from colleagues
Multi-lingual skills and multicultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated

Benefits

Comp & perks

Housing is provided for non-local employees
Health care benefits
Flexible spending accounts
401(k) plan with an 8% employer match
Parental leave
Accrued paid time off
Life insurance
Disability coverage
Employee assistance program
Other life and work well-being benefits
Flexible work environment
Career development