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Clearing dead timber from the forest |
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The fire fuel reduction crews are for
young adults ages 18-27 that are interested in working in a high demand
position that can lead to careers in the fire fighting field. Crew members
must have current first aid and CPR training that will stay current through
the entire season. Crew members will be trained in
chainsaw operation and wildfire behavior. All participants must be able to
pass the red card training and physical test to be on the fire fuel reduction
crews. This is a hard job and demands
physical strength and endurance. Work will be done on Forest Service land
where there is a need for fire fuel reduction for the safety of the forest
from fire, forest to urban interface to keep homes safe, and for wildlife habitat
improvement. Crews will consist of one crew leader
and five crew members. Crews will work 10 day sessions followed by 4 days
off. Camping on the job and cooking outdoors is also part of the reduction
crews. The experience, training and
certification that crew members receive while participating on the fire fuel
reduction crews is valuable education. The red card certification, (S130/190)
could get a crew member a job in the fire fighting field working for the
USFS, fire departments, or one of the many hotshot crews across the country. If you are 18 or older and serious about
this type of work contact us early as these spaces fill up fast. |
Fire Fuel Mitigation Crews
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To
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Phone: 719-852-2477 Fax: 719-852-0171 Email: slvyrc@amigo.net |
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Transplanting trees in an old burn area |
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Fire Hazard |
