Ways to Get Involved
Employment Opportunities
- Fire Management Officer (FMO)
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The Zone Fire Management Officer is responsible for coordinating prescribed fire and wildlife operations for the 6 state New England Fire Zone. Prescribed fire is the primary workload within the zone and will require the FMO to have excellent communication skills as they will be working with the multiple refuges from Rhode Island north to Maine. This is a wonderful opportunity for individual development as we are currently building the program which will allow the FMO to hire the team and create an environment to succeed. If you feel up to the challenge and can create a vision for the New England Fire Zone that will lead our program into the future, please apply here.
- Engine Captain
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The Engine Captain is responsible for coordinating and providing oversight in the operation and maintenance of specialized equipment used to respond to wildland and prescribed fire situations. Accomplishes emergency repairs as necessary to permit continued use of equipment. In those instances when the apparatus cannot be used effectively in suppressing the fire, the incumbent takes appropriate control action in attacking the fire. This is a wonderful opportunity for individual development as we are currently building the program. Please apply here.