Wildland Firefighter/Ranger (Bartow/Cherokee) 🔍 Georgia - Bartow (https://ga.referrals.selectminds.com/jobs/70827/other-jobs-matching/location-only) New Hot 📁 Natural Resources 💼 Forestry Commission, Georgia - GFC 📅    2 days ago Post Date Apply for Job Share this Job Sign Up for Job Alerts An exciting career in wildland firefighting awaits you! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFpaVd4bQQo + Do you love working outside? + Are you comfortable in high-adrenaline/emergency-response environments? + Do you thrive as a part of a team? Are you self-directed and able to make decisions on your own? + Are you adaptable, flexible and committed to public service? If so, you may have a career ahead of you in wildland firefighting! Georgia Forestry Commission's elite workforce is focused on conserving and protecting Georgia's forest resources. Our highly trained wildland firefighters enjoy a dynamic work environment, become experts in the field of wildland fire suppression/prevention, and become part of a unique, all hazard response state agency. Apply today to see if you have what it takes! Must have a Class A CDL learner's permit (CLP) prior to hire date and the ability to obtain a CDL within 12 weeks. This position will work out of Georgia Forestry Commission's Bartow/Cherokee County unit located in Rydal, GA. For more information call 478-387-3750 . Click here to learn more about our GREAT benefits! https://gatrees.org/resources/gfc-benefits-summary/ Click here to learn more about forestry and wildland firefighting (Southern Group of State Foresters): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjo3SIjzmraevdt7ssk6EqXzncE1ylZna Ranger/Wildland Firefighter Job Duties: + Must live and/or relocate to within 45 minutes of assigned work location. + Under close supervision receives training and instruction in fire control duties using heavy equipment. + Assists with maintaining buildings, grounds and equipment. + Participates in forestry related services and programs such as reforestation, community and school activities. + Controls and extinguishes fires using manual and power equipment. + Ensures proper operation and maintenance of firefighting equipment. + Inspects property to ensure compliance with laws, codes and regulations. + Operates fire engines and hoselays. + Performs upkeep and maintenance of buildings, grounds, and equipment. + Prepares reports. + Carries out the implementation of fire prevention campaigns. + Operates commercial class transport and medium to heavy duty crawler tractor in wildland fire suppression and construction of pre-suppression fire breaks. + Responds to fire calls and other requests for assistance, such as accidents and other emergencies. + Participates in a rotating "on call" schedule to respond to requests for assistance after hours and on weekends/holidays. Connect with us! http://www.twitter.com/GaTrees http://www.facebook.com/GeorgiaForestryCommission http://www.linkedin.com/company/georgia-forestry-commission A minimum score of 80 on the Ranger 1 written examination AND the ability to obtain a Commercial Driver's License within 12 weeks of hire date. Additional Information + Agency Logo: + Requisition ID: NAT00X0 + Number of Openings: 1 + Advertised Salary: 42,640.00 + Shift: Day Job + Posting End Date: Aug 10, 2025