Engine Boss (ENGB)

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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!!

 Engine Boss (ENGB)

$43.00/hr (+ $5.09/hr fringe first 40 hrs per week) 

The Engine Boss (ENGB) leads and supervises a Type-6 engine crew during wildland fire suppression  operations. Responsibilities include coordinating suppression tactics and crew assignments, ensuring crew  safety and accountability, and maintaining clear communication with incident overhead. The Engine Boss is trusted to run the engine, manage the crew, and make tactical decisions in coordination with incident  overhead. Additional duties include maintaining engine readiness, equipment condition, and operational  documentation while mentoring firefighters and maintaining professional and efficient crew operations on  the fireline. This position requires strong leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to operate effectively  in dynamic incident environments.

  Requirements:

ENGB qualification, a current Red Card,  current Arduous Pack Test, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to pass a background check. FFT1 personnel actively working toward ENGB qualification may also be considered