Current Employment Opportunities
For more information on job positions please read below
Why work with Firestorm
Firestorm is a S.A.F.E. Certified employer in the Province of British Columbia supporting the BC Wildfire Service since 2004. Firestorm is an equal opportunity employer that is continually seeking to add to our team of positive-minded and professional individuals. We are always looking to enhance our capabilities with quality individuals with proven experience or a simple willingness to learn and grow.
Being a Wildland Firefighter requires good physical condition, communication skills, a strong work ethic, and a teamwork mentality. In-house training is offered to returning and new crew members throughout the year so that we can continue to provide a highly skilled and professional level of support to the BC Wildfire Service and the community.
Our services are full time, seasonal and on-call. Our busy months are typically May to September – Province-wide. You can expect to work 12-hour shifts during the season with our work weeks lasting a maximum of 16 days with three days of rest. Accommodations could be tenting in a BC Wildfire Service camp or staying in a hotel. All call-outs are different, you must always be prepared and ready to go on short notice.
New To Wildfire?
Click here to learn about our upcoming training. Look out for our Fire Ready course, get the certifications you need to work on a Wildfire Crew in British Columbia.
Type 2 Wildland Fire Crew - Experienced wildland firefighters and danger tree fallers
The Type 2 crew is for experienced Wildland Firefighters.
Physically fit, with enhanced knowledge of fire behavior and the working environment.
Requirements - All crew members
Proof of Experience
Min. 35 days
Qualifications
S100 and S185 certified
First Aid level 1 with Transport Endorsement or Level 3 OFA
WHMIS 2015 & TDG
Further mandatory qualifications that can be certified in house
Firefighter: ICS-100, S-211, S 212, S-213
Favorable extra qualifications
Power Saw Operator
Class 5 driver's license
Fit Test
Every crew member must pass the WFX-FIT Test put on by the BCWIldfire Service in 17:45 minutes.
Crew Positions and Requirements
Crew Leader
Min. 72 days Fireline Experience - min. 20 days as a crew leader
ICS 200, S 230, S 235, S-241 (Training can be done in house)
Danger Tree Faller
BCWS, BCFSC, Enform/CAGC (Level 3) Certified
Minimum of 20 days’ specifically actively falling on wildfires
Danger Tree Assessor
Certified Danger Tree Assessor - Wildfire Module
First Aid Attendant
OFA Level 3
Firefighter
Type 3 Wildland Fire Crew
A Type 3 fire crew is a five-pack consisting of one crew leader and four firefighters, on-call and ready to go at short notice. Due to the uncertain nature of wildifres, this is not guaranteed work.
No experience is needed to apply.
Requirements - All crew members
Qualifications
S100 and S185 certified
WHMIS 2015
Favorable extra qualifications
Power Saw Operator
Class 5 driver's license
Fit Test
You must walk 3.2 km with a 25-pound backpack in 30 minutes or less.
Crew positions and requirements
Crew Leader
Minimum 240 Fireline Hours
ICS-100, S-212, S-230, S-235, TDG, WHMIS
Danger Tree Assessor
Certified Danger Tree Assessor - Wildfire Module
First Aid Attendant
OFA Level 1 or 3 (or equivilant)
Firefighter
Structural Protection Crew
SPC crews are specialists in dealing with Wildland Interface fires. A 5 pack, consisting of 1 crew leader and 4 firefighters, everyone is trained to use specialist equipment to protect structures and our communities from wildland fires.
No experience is needed to apply.
We welcome any members of local fire departments to get in contact, the SPP-wildland 1 is the equivalent to an S100 & S185.
Requirements - All crew members
Qualifications
S100 and S185 certified
WSPP-115 Structural Protection
WHMIS 2015
Favorable extra qualifications
Power Saw Operator
Class 5 driver's license
Fit Test
You must walk 3.2 km with a 25-pound backpack in 30 minutes or less.
Crew positions and requirements
Crew Leader
Experience
Danger Tree Assessor
Certified Danger Tree Assessor - Wildfire Module
First Aid Attendant
OFA Level 1 or 3 (or equivilant)