The Siskiyou Rappel Crew is looking for motivated, physically fit candidates who can work well both independently and in a team environment. We are a group of highly trained wildland firefighters that are aerially inserted into remote areas to conduct initial attack and extended attack operations that threaten life and property. We provide qualified personnel and skilled leaders to other U.S. Forest Service rappel bases and overhead management teams throughout the fire season. Rappelling requires a high level of personal motivation, individual responsibility and initiative. Being physically and mentally fit is not just a recommendation; it is paramount to our success as a professional firefighting organization.

Current Vacancies:

Temporary Seasonal 1039:
The 2017 announcements should be posted on USAJobs November 15-30, 2016.


Permanent GS-4/5 Senior Firefighters:
No current vacancies, but with perm Fire Hire being implemented, we encourage you to apply for any position you are interested in for back fill opportunities.

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/455046300/

Permanent GS-6/7 Squad Leaders:
There are currently 2 vacancies on the crew, the selections have been made and approved by our Forest Supervisor and are in the hands of ASC for finalization.

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/455046100/


Perm Fire Hire Timelines:
October 1st-October 31st Regional outreach for all fire positions in R-6
November 1st-November 15th vacancies open in USA JOBS
January 21st-January 30th Subject Matter Expert (SME) application review
January 30th- February 9th Recommendation / Selection weeks


The Selection Process:


Each season, the Siskiyou Rappel Crew seeks quality employees to fill crew member positions for duty as aerial delivered wildland firefighters. Before being considered for a position, applicants must meet these basic minimum requirements: be 18 years of age at time of hire, provide proof of U.S. Citizenship, have at least one season (3 months or more) of experience where their primary duty was as a wildland firefighter, and complete the Work Capacity Test (WCT) within the specified time for arduous duty. Qualifications beyond basic wildland firefighter, such as FFT1, ICT5, CFAL, EMT, etc., are not required but are desirable. Previous recreational rappel experience is not required nor is it advantageous.
Occasionally, one or more of the permanent positions on the crew becomes available. These positions are targeted for experienced helicopter crewmembers with a background in fire management and aviation.

Pay Scale:


Most crew members qualify as a GS-462-4 with an hourly wage of approximately $13.68. Overtime is paid for duty over 8 hours in a day at a rate of 1.5 times the base wage. For hazardous duty (which includes fire suppression activities, low level recon, and a variety of other helicopter related operations) employees are compensated an additional 25% of their base wage for all hours worked during that day. The Siskiyou Rappel Crew averages approximately 600 hours of overtime each fire season.

How To Apply:


All hiring is processed through the Federal Government's Official Job Website: Job offers for temporary, detail and apprentice positions are typically made in January or February. Offers for permanent positions could occur at any time - check the 'Current Vacancies' section below.

If you have any questions regarding the job description, application process or web site, please feel free to contact us.
Due to the volume of applications you are also highly encouraged to stop by the base (map).