Printed on: May 15, 2025

Wildland Firefighter - Type 3

Employer Strategic Fire Control Ltd.
Salary $24/hr starting ... increases with experience and qualifications
Terms Undetermined Timeframe
Start Date Summer 2025 - when required
Requirements No firefighting experience necessary.

Individuals must be able to pass a moderate fitness test (3.22km walk with 25 lbs. back pack in less than 30 minutes).

Courses or Certifications required:
S100 – Basic Wildland Fire Suppression;
S185 – Fire Entrapment Avoidance;
ICS 100 – Incident Command System;
WHMIS;
TDG – Transportation of Dangerous Goods

All of the S100, S185, WHMIS, TDG and ICS training will be provided to those who do not already have the certification.

Class 5 Driver’s license, Basic First Aid & TE or Advanced First Aid are an asset, but not required.

Duties Individuals will be working as Forest Fire Fighters, but may also be called upon for other emergency services such as prescribed fire , flood response, etc.

The work can be anywhere in BC or Canada as required, but our office is in Cranbrook.

We are preparing for the 2025 summer firefighting season, and need individuals in place once the need arises.

All workers are on call, as needed and when needed only.

A 12 hour work day is seen as typical once deployed. Deployments can last up to 14 days at a time. There may be multiple deployments each summer dependent on the Wildfire season.

To Apply Please use the contact information as directed in the listing.
Phone For Details - Résumé Via Email, or stop by the office
Contact Name Mike Effray
Address 356 Van Horne Street South
Location Cranbrook
Phone (250) 426-2525
Fax
E-Mail mike@strategicfirecontrol.com
Website www.strategicfirecontrol.com
Date Posted 2025-04-28
Date Ending 2025-06-14