Forest Fire Response Lead
Job in
Grand Rapids, Manitoba, Canada
Listed on 2026-09-14
Listing for:
Minnesota Direct Care and Treatment
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary
position Listed on 2026-09-14
Job specializations:
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Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Outdoor / Nature, Forestry -
Government
Emergency Crisis Mgmt / Disaster Relief
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Grand Rapids
Working Title: t Fire Response Lead
Job Class:
Natural Resources Forestry Fire Response Lead
- Job
- Location:
Grand Rapids - Full/Part Time:
Full-Time - Regular/Temporary:
Seasonal - Who May Apply:
Open to all qualified job seekers - Date Posted: 09/01/2026
- Closing Date: 09/21/2026
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
Department of Natural Resources - Work Shift/
Work Hours:
Day Shift - Days of Work:
Monday - Friday - Travel Required:
Yes, varies - Salary Range: $21.33 - $26.62 / hourly; $44,537 - $55,582 / annually
- Classified Status:
Classified - Bargaining Unit/Union: 203 - Service/AFSCME
- Work Area:
Grand Rapids Region - FLSA Status:
Nonexempt - Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
Yes
Job Class:
Natural Resources Forestry Fire Response Lead
Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources
- Job
- Location:
Grand Rapids - Telework Eligible:
No - Full/Part Time:
Full-Time - Regular/Temporary:
Seasonal - Who May Apply:
Open to all qualified job seekers - Date Posted: 09/01/2026
- Closing Date: 09/21/2026
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
Department of Natural Resources - Division/Unit:
Forestry - Work Shift/
Work Hours:
Day Shift - Days of Work:
Monday - Friday - Travel Required:
Yes, varies - Salary Range: $21.33 - $26.62 / hourly; $44,537 - $55,582 / annually
- Classified Status:
Classified - Bargaining Unit/Union: 203 - Service/AFSCME
- Work Area:
Grand Rapids Region - FLSA Status:
Nonexempt - Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
Yes
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
The DNR is currently seeking to hire multiple t Fire Response Leads within the Division of Forestry. These positions are located in Grand Rapids, MN.
This is a split season position with anticipated season dates of February 23 to June 5 and September 14 to November 13. Seasons are subject to change based on weather conditions. Hours of work may vary and include weekends, evenings, and holidays.
This position performs routine wildfire response and preparation work and leads emergency fire fighters to control and extinguish wildfires for the Department of Natural Resources.
Responsibilities Include
- Preparation for wildfire suppression by organizing and maintaining equipment, maintaining an inventory of supplies and requesting new supplies as needed, winterizing fire suppression equipment before storage at the end of fire season, and maintaining buildings and grounds.
- Responding for initial attack on wildfires and working on prescribed burns as part of the area wildfire suppression team by leading emergency fire fighters, operating fire suppression equipment, protecting the fire scene and gathering information for investigators, and completing initial reports.
- Assisting Area Supervisor with fire prevention activities by directing emergency fire suppression personnel and assisting with their training.
- This position requires hand and power tool operation, strenuous physical work under unfavorable conditions, endurance to perform tasks under extreme environmental conditions such as heat, cold, rain, wind, and smoke, and travel for fire suppression purposes throughout Minnesota.
Minimum Qualifications
- Two months wildfire response experience or diploma / associates degree in natural resource management with an emphasis in wildland firefighting.
- Knowledge of wildfire suppression including initial attack, fire behavior, fire control, mop up, and fire line safety sufficient to effectively suppress fires.
- Knowledge of fire suppression equipment maintenance and operation sufficient to prepare and respond to wildfire suppression needs.
- Knowledge of state and local fire laws and regulations sufficient to report violations.
- Ability to understand and use information contained in the Forestry Administrative Area Fire Plan sufficient to prepare for and respond to wildfires.
- Communication skills sufficient to ensure accurate and effective transmission of information through internal and interagency communications for routine and crisis situations.
- Ability to recognize reportable events sufficient to meet Forestry fire reporting requirements.
- Ability to maintain and organize fire line equipment so that equipment is functioning and available when…
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