Firefighter - Engine Crew; Seasonal

Job  - Firefighter/Engine Crew (Seasonal)

Agency:
Department of Public Safety - Wildland Fire

Location:

Rapid City

Minimum Salary: $ 21.14

The South Dakota Wildland Fire Division is looking for seasonal employees to work on a engine crew based out of Rapid City, SD. An engine crew member's primary responsibility will be to staff a type 3 or 6 engine. The duties of this position will be assisting Fire Management Staff in wildland fire management activities:
Suppressing wildland fires in the Black Hills area, presuppression activities (equipment maintenance, fuel reduction projects, fire prevention), participate in fire training and prescribed burning projects and facilities maintenance for the 2026 fire season.

• Applicants must be age 18 by date of hire.
• Required to pass the arduous physical fitness standard (Pack Test) for wildland firefighters. The arduous pack test consists of completing a 3-mile walk while carrying a 45-pound pack in 45 minutes or less.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Required to work holidays, weekends, and irregular or rotating shifts.
• These positions are considered Public Safety Sensitive Positions and must complete a pre-hire drug screening before hire.
• Must have or be able to obtain S130/S190/L180/ICS 100/ICS 700 certification.
• Transportation to and from work and associated costs are the responsibility of the employee.
• Wildland fire boots with a minimum of 8 inches high, leather lace-type with skid resistant soles are reimbursed up to $400 after official employment begins.

An engine crew member must have the ability to develop a working knowledge of fire suppression tactics and terminology. The engine crew member will assist in specialized assignments such as: holding, mop-up, ignitions, chainsaw operations, and mobile/stationary engine operations. Crew members may also be asked to construct helispots and assist with helitack operations. Engine crew members must have the ability to perform strenuous physical labor, maintain equipment, operate 4x4 vehicles with automatic or manual transmissions.

Use chainsaws to clear brush and fell trees. Must be physically able to lift 75 pounds and able to pass the current arduous physical fitness standard (Pack Test) for wildland firefighters. Night and weekend work are required as well as being available for occasional out-of-state fire assignments for up to 21 days.

The Rapid City District is responsible for all fire suppression on state and private forested lands in Pennington and Meade Counties.

The normal summer season is mid-May through November. Some employees may work earlier or later. Seasonal employees are paid only for hours worked.

Leads for possible seasonal housing can be provided upon request.

Be specific in completing the application form. List any relevant licenses or certificates (e.g., driver's license, CDL, CPR, certification, etc.) as well as any equipment or office equipment you are able to operate. An additional pay of $.60/hr. is available for EMT or CDL certification. Please include both the beginning and ending dates you are available for employment. It is essential that your mailing address be complete including Apartment Number, Box Number, Lot Number;

as well as Street, Lane, Avenue, etc., if applicable.

Supervisors will contact those applicants they wish to interview. Not all applicants will receive an interview, but all applicants will be notified in writing of the outcome of their application. Applicants requiring application materials in an alternate format or assistance with the application process may contact the Bureau of Human Resources at  (VOICE/TTY).

Please note this is a temporary or seasonal, non-benefited position, exempt from civil service.

Applicants have the option to fill out the online application:  or

The State of South Dakota Seasonal/Temporary Application form ( https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) and email or mail it to the address listed below.

Applications can be emailed or mailed to:

Email to: casey.glines.us

Or mail to:

Casey Glines

3305 W South St.

Rapid City, SD 57702

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

* Seasonal positions can be filled prior to the closing date.*