Arizona Conservation Corps, the US Forest Service (USFS), and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) invites you to join the Veterans Fire Corps for an on the job training experience in forestry, conservation, and wildland fire fuels management. Our program offices are seeking physically capable military veterans between the ages of 21 and 37 who are willing to operate out of Tucson or Flagstaff AZ, for a five to six month term of service. The program is designed to provide recent era veterans with the technical skill and physical ability for service in federal wildland firefighting careers.
Service Activities
After an intensive training period crews utilize a variety of power tools such as chainsaws or brush cutters, and hand tools to reduce fire fuels and other fire mitigations projects.
Community Need Addressed
The Veterans Fire Corps program provides training and on-the-job experience for post 9-11 era veterans interested in entering into careers and gaining experience in natural resource management and wildland fire.
All the while crews will be completing fire fuels reduction projects, helping with fire preparedness and other fire mitigation projects.
Position Outcomes
The veterans fire corps aims to prepare recent era veterans for wildland fire positions and land management agencies.
Benefits
Education award upon successful completion of service, Living allowance, Non-competitive eligibility (federal jobs), Student loan forbearance, Training
For crews based in the Tucson and Las Cruces offices food is provided while out in the field
Education Benefits
Credential or Certification
WFA, S212, most intro to wildland firefighting certs.
Skills you will gain
chainsaw use, wildland firefighting,
Competencies You Will Develop
Communication
Maintain open lines of communication with others, Speak clearly, in precise language and in a logical, organized and coherent manner, Write cleary and effectively
Creativity & Problem Solving
Able to identify and define the problem, Capable of generating possible solutions, Communicate the problem to appropriate personnel, Improvise, Provide relevant expertise, Select and implement well-considered solution
Teamwork
Derive consensus, Develop constructive working relationships and maintain them over time, Interact professionally and respectfully with supervisors and co-workers, Stay positive and outcome oriented, Use appropriate strategies and solutions for dealing with conflicts and differences to maintain a smooth workflow
Decisions
Accepts responsibility, Quickly respond with a back-up plan if a decision goes amiss
Tools
Carefully consider which tools or technological solutions are appropriate for a given job, Consistently choose the best tool or technological solution for the problem at hand, Operate tools and equipment in accordance with established operating procedures, safety standards, and ethical guidelines, Seek opportunities to improve knowledge of tools and technologies that may assist in streamlining work and improving productivity
Planning
Able to prioritize various competing tasks, Create plan of action, schedule tasks so that work is completed on time, Facilitate group planning, Set goals
Service
Understand and anticipate the needs of others, Understand the importance of one's role in the functioning of the organization, Understand the significance of maintaining a healthful and safe environment