Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1)

Are you an experienced wildland firefighter looking for opportunities to deploy on national wildfire incidents? Do you enjoy working as part of a team in challenging and rewarding fire environments? Are you committed to professionalism, operational readiness, and safe wildfire suppression operations?

MNL is a full-service ecological restoration company dedicated to Healing the Earth. Our services include native seed and plant production, shoreline and wetland restoration, prescribed burns, conservation grazing, vegetation management, and ecological consulting. We also support solar and infrastructure projects with pollinator-friendly practices and land stewardship expertise.

As a Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1), you'll deploy as part of MNL's wildfire suppression team, supporting national incidents through fireline operations, equipment operation, and operational readiness. When assigned and qualified, you'll operate Type 2 or Type 3 Support Tenders while working alongside trained firefighting personnel in dynamic fire environments.

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  • →Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1)
  • →ICS-100
  • →IS-700
  • →L-180 Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service
  • →S-130 Firefighter Training
  • →S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior
  • →RT-130 Annual Fireline Safety Refresher

• Perform wildfire suppression activities as assigned while supporting Incident Command objectives.
• Construct and improve fireline using hand tools, hose lays, pumps, chainsaws, and other firefighting equipment.
• Participate in firing operations, including burnout operations, when qualified and assigned.
• Work safely and effectively as part of an incident response team in rapidly changing fire conditions.
• Participate in operational briefings, safety meetings, and after-action reviews.
• Represent MNL professionally while working with agency personnel, partner organizations, and the public.

• Operate assigned Type 2 or Type 3 Support Tenders and other firefighting equipment when qualified and assigned.
• Inspect, maintain, and prepare firefighting equipment, tools, trailers, and support vehicles for deployment.
• Complete required inspections, documentation, and incident records accurately and on time.
• Participate in preseason training, equipment maintenance, and readiness activities.
• Maintain required qualifications, certifications, and physical readiness for deployment.

• • S-131 Firefighter Type 1
  • Chainsaw qualification (FAL2 or FAL3)