Wildland Firefighter Career

*A job as a Wildland Firefighter falls under the broader career category of Firefighters. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Firefighters : Control and extinguish fires or respond to emergency situations where life, property, or the environment is at risk. Duties may include fire prevention, emergency medical service, hazardous material response, search and rescue, and disaster assistance.

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