Wildland Firefighter (FFT2)

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 Based in Albany, Oregon

Crew members must be able to report to Albany on short notice (sometimes as little as two hours) and be available for assignments of up to 14 days. Assignments may occur throughout  Oregon, the Pacific Northwest, and nationwide. 

Why work for Skyline Ridge Fire Company?

• Best hourly pay plus fringe benefits
• Long operational days and significant overtime potential
• Professional Type-6 wildland engine led by experienced wildland firefighters
• Small crew environment focused on professionalism, safety, and teamwork
• Support for training, qualifications, and professional development
• Open and honest communication
• All new 2026 Dodge 5500 Cummins engine and equipment
• Small company = small overhead = aggressive bidding = more assignments!
• Good food, nice daily commute, and amazing views!
• Quite possibly the most rewarding job you will ever have!!

Wildland Firefighter (FFT2)

$30.00/hr (+ $5.09/hr fringe first 40 hrs per week) 

Serve on a Type-6 wildland fire engine responding to vegetation fires throughout Oregon and nationwide.  Duties include hose lays, pump-and-roll operations, handline construction, mop-up, and securing fireline  using Pulaskis, shovels, and other hand tools. Firefighters operate pumps and firefighting equipment,  maintain engine tools, hose, and readiness, and work long shifts in steep terrain, smoke, heat, and remote  environments. Crew members must be dependable, safety-focused, and able to operate as part of a small  professional engine crew under demanding fireline conditions. Assignments may involve extended travel  and long operational periods during active fire incidents. This is an opportunity to gain valuable engine  experience on a fast-moving initial-attack resource.  

Requirements: 

FFT2 qualification (or the  ability to obtain), a current Red Card, current Arduous Pack Test, and a valid driver’s license. Background  check.  Prior wildland fire or engine experience is preferred but not required.