Forest Fire Response Lead

The DNR is currently seeking to hire one (1) Wildfire Response Lead within the Division of Forestry. The position is located in Eveleth, 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.