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Whether you’re new to firefighting entirely or just new to Miller Timber, this is the spot for you!
Join our professional team out on the fire line for the 2026 fire season. Miller Timber Services, Inc. prides itself in providing elite professional private wildland fire crews.
September 14th – 18th: Hybrid/Blended Class in Philomath, OR – Includes Pack Test and S-130 Field Day for complete FFT-2 Certification.
Class sizes are limited. Register today to reserve your spot and complete the pre-course work listed below.
- The five pre-course work certificates below need completed PRIOR to the hands-on training and qualifying fitness test (pack test) dates. Start today on the pre-course work!
Already trained with another company before? No sweat! Make sure to have copies of your completed certs and records, then register for a class.
Links for pre-course work:
1: IS-700.B: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
2: IS-100.C: Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS-100
3: L-180, Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service
4: S-190, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior
5: S-130, Firefighter Training (Wildland)
If the FEMA sites are still down, you can use the alternate links instead:
ICS‑100 Introduction to the Incident Command System
ICS‑700 National Incident Management System
Compensation:
Miller Timber Services, Inc. holds multiple wildland fire agreements and contracts. Wildland Firefighters/Forestry Technicians may perform multiple work types and classifications in their employment with the Company. This diversity of work ensures the highest number of work days!
Contract Type: USFS Wildland Firefighting – Service Contract Act (SCA)
current incorporated Federal Wage Determination in 2026 awarded contracts
(Wage Determination NO: 1995-0221 Rev No. 73).
Protective Service Occupations-Firefighter Western Region is $29.74 Base Fire Rate. Regular time is Base Fire Rate plus $5.09/hr. Health and Welfare for the first 40 hours of the work week ($29.74 + $5.09=$34.83/hr.). Overtime is calculated on the base fire rate ($29.74 x 1.5=$44.61/hr.)
Contract Type: Local and State Wildland Firefighting Agreements
Contract dependent, pay rates will be dependent on work type and classification. Contracts are in negotiation for award. Rates to be determined (All compensation will be discussed and disclosed prior to any work being performed under this job type and classification.)
Contract Type: Project work, fuels reduction, prescribed burning, hazard mitigation activities, standby and staging and Miller Timber travel.
Contracts are in negotiation for award. Rates to be determined (All compensation will be discussed and disclosed prior to any work being performed under this job type and classification.)
Requirements:
Must be 18 Years old
Willingness to Travel
Willingness to continuously learn new skills
Remain drug-free (includes marijuana) and submit to testing upon request
Team player with a positive attitude
Pass test-3 Mile hike with 45lb pack in less than 45 min
Job Duties:
Contain, control and suppress wildland fire
Rapid on-call deployment preparedness for wildfire and emergency incidents
Utilize hand tools and equipment, such as pulaski, shovel, hazel hoe, ax, and chainsaw
Perform basic fireline activities including line construction, moving dirt, hose layout, cut, scatter, and removal of fuels using hand tools
Coordinate as an organized crew during wildfires and prescribed burns holding the line, patrolling, monitoring fire behavior, and performing mop-up operations
Operate outdoors in remote and rugged conditions with extended travel and overnight camping.
Abide by all safety standards to mitigate risk while on assignment
Wildland Firefighting
Miller Timber Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
