Summary: This role involves leading and supervising a wildland engine crew, coordinating tactics, ensuring safety, and making tactical decisions in dynamic incident environments. Highlights: 1. Opportunity to lead and manage a professional Type-6 wildland engine crew 2. Focus on professionalism, safety, and teamwork in a small crew environment 3. Support for training, qualifications, and professional development Skyline Ridge Fire Company Type-6 Wildland Engine Crew – Hiring for 2026 Fire Season "Any Place, Any Time, Anywhere!" Based in Albany, Oregon. Crew members must be able to report to Albany on short notice (sometimes as little as two hours) and be available for assignments of up to 14 days. Assignments may occur throughout Oregon, the Pacific Northwest, and nationwide. Why Work for Skyline Ridge Fire Company? • Best hourly pay plus fringe benefits, long operational days, and significant overtime potential • Opportunity to work on a professional Type-6 wildland engine led by experienced wildland firefighters • Potential assignments throughout the Pacific Northwest and nationwide • Small crew environment focused on professionalism, safety, and teamwork • Support for training, qualifications, and professional development • Open and honest communication • All new 2026 Dodge 5500 Cummins diesel engine and equipment! • Small company = small overhead = aggressive bidding = more assignments! • Good food, nice daily commute, and amazing views! • Quite possibly the most rewarding job you will ever have!! Engine Boss (ENGB) — $45.00/hr (+ $5.09/hr fringe first 40 hrs/week) The Engine Boss (ENGB) leads and supervises a Type-6 engine crew during wildland fire suppression operations. Responsibilities include coordinating suppression tactics and crew assignments, ensuring crew safety and accountability, and maintaining clear communication with incident overhead. The Engine Boss is trusted to run the engine, manage the crew, and make tactical decisions in coordination with incident overhead. Additional duties include maintaining engine readiness, equipment condition, and operational documentation while mentoring firefighters and maintaining professional and efficient crew operations on the fireline. This position requires strong leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to operate effectively in dynamic incident environments. Requirements include: ENGB qualification, a current Red Card, current Arduous Pack Test, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to pass a background check. FFT1 personnel actively working toward ENGB qualification may also be considered. Interested firefighters are encouraged to submit resume and availability here: https://skylineridgefire.com/engine-boss-1
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