Advanced Fire Management - Wildland Firefighting 1
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Advanced Fire Management

Potential earnings range:
$32,864-$84,926*
Per year after graduation

This is an Advanced Training Program

To be eligible for Job Corps' Advanced Training programs, you must have completed a Job Corps basic training program first or transfer from a technical training school.

If you're a prospective Job Corps student or currently in Job Corps and haven't graduated yet, you'll need to complete the basic training program in this career field before you can qualify for an Advanced Training program.

Do you enjoy teamwork and physical tasks? Helping others in a time of need? Enjoy being outside and active? 

Then you may be a good fit for Job Corps’ Advanced Fire Management training program. 

On the job, you will ...

  • Learn how to control and put out wildfires

  • Respond to emergencies involving life, property or the environment, including disaster aid, search-and-rescue operations, and traffic accidents

  • Provide medical attention in a variety of situations 

Some of the career options you will have ...

Program graduates can go on to work in a variety of occupations in the wildland fire services industry, such as wildland firefighter, prevention technician, forestry aide, timber/trails/recreation technician, fire dispatch, fire engine crewmember, conservation worker, and range specialist.

The credentials you will earn ...

In the Advanced Fire Management training program, you will earn industry-recognized credentials from such organizations as the National Wildfire Coordination Group (NWCG) and the Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA).


Students should also earn a chainsaw, pumps and water use certification

What you’ll need to start training ...

  • Have a high school diploma or equivalent (can be earned at all Job Corps centers) 

  • Completion of a Job Corps basic training program 

  • Strong work ethic and determination to succeed 

  • Meet strenuous physical requirements; 3-mile walk with a 45-lb. pack under 45
    minutes

  • Pass an entrance exam 

  • Complete a successful phone or video call

  • Meet academic (math and reading) requirements 

  • Positive attendance and progress record 

  • At least 18 years old 

  • Written recommendation from Job Corps center personnel 

  • Health clearance at current center 

  • Able to work in team environment

* Salary information comes from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics Program and is provided for planning purposes only. Actual salary will depend on student skill level, credentials earned, experience level and location.

Need help meeting one or more of these requirements?

Don’t worry! At Oconaluftee Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center, our staff will help you along your journey to make sure you have all the tools and resources you need to check those boxes and start your training.