ZEPHYR COVE, Nev. – Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District (TDFPD) is hiring for next year’s Zephyr Fire Crew. The crew is a Type 2 Initial Attack hand crew that is trained to respond to a variety of emergency incidents but primarily responds to wildland fires.
TDFPD is looking for candidates who are physically and mentally tough and enjoy working outdoors with a team. They will be taking applications until January 31, 2022.
The Zephyr Fire Crew was established in 2008 and is partially funded by the Fire Safe Community Fund.
Qualifications:
– REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT TRAINING/EDUCATION:
I-100, S-130, S-190, L-180 CLASS COMPLETION
– PASS WORK CAPACITY TEST AT THE ARDUOUS LEVEL
– MAINTAIN RED CARD CURRENCY
– S-212 CLASS COMPLETION WITHIN ONE YEAR OF EMPLOYMENT
– HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED AND VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE
The salary for crew members is $18 – $21 per hour, depending on experience.
For more information and to apply, visit https://tahoefire.org/wildland/zephyr-fire-crew.