Wildland Firefighter / Ranger – McIntosh County

About the role

Join the Georgia Forestry Commission as a Wildland Firefighter/Ranger in McIntosh County. This position offers a dynamic, outdoor environment where you will protect forest resources and respond to fire emergencies.

Key responsibilities

• Live or relocate within 45 minutes of the Townsend work site.
• Receive training and perform fire control duties using heavy equipment.
• Maintain buildings, grounds, and firefighting equipment.
• Participate in reforestation, community, and school forestry programs.
• Control and extinguish fires with manual and power equipment.
• Operate fire engines, hose lays, and commercial class transport vehicles.
• Inspect properties for compliance with fire safety regulations.
• Prepare reports and conduct fire‑prevention campaigns.
• Operate medium‑to‑heavy duty crawler tractors for fire suppression and fire‑break construction.
• Respond to fire calls, accidents, and other emergencies on a rotating on‑call schedule.

Required profile

• Class A CDL learner’s permit before hire and ability to obtain a CDL within 12 weeks.
• Pass background investigation, medical evaluation, and physical fitness tests.
• Pass the Moderate Work Capacity Test (2‑mile hike with 25‑lb pack) and annual fitness assessments.
• Ability to work in steep terrain, heat, smoke, and high altitudes.

Required skills

• Class A CDL operation.
• Operation of fire engines and hose lays.
• Operation of heavy equipment, including crawler tractors.
• Wildland fire suppression techniques.
• Use of manual and powered firefighting equipment.