zephyr fire crew history

The Zephyr Fire Crew was established in 2008 and is partially funded by the Fire Safe Community Fund. The Zephyr crew is a Type 2 Initial Attack hand crew that is trained to respond to a variety of emergency incidents but primarily responds to wildland fires.

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zephyr crew's mission

The Zephyr Crew’s primary mission is hazardous fuel reduction in the Tahoe Douglas Fire District. The work may involve thinning of timber, woodlands, or shrubs with chainsaws, utilizing prescribed fire to reduce fuels, piling and chipping of slash, monitoring pre-and post-fire effects, and fire suppression. The Zephyr Crew is skilled in the use of a variety of hand tools and chainsaws.

 

 

the application period for this season has now closed - if you would like to submit an application for the 2022 season please see the required qualifications & application packet requirements below.

 
Candidates must pass pre-employment background checks, drug tests, and physicals; must be physically fit to hike into remote areas with equipment and provisions; and must perform hard labor in hot fire line locations.  

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Required Qualifications for Employment Training/Education:

• I-100, S-130, S-190, L-180 Class completion 
• Pass Work Capacity Test at the Arduous Level
• Maintain red card currency
• S-212 Class completion within one year of employment
• High school diploma or GED and valid driver’s license

Salary Schedule for Crew Member: $13.00-$15.00 DOE

Application packets MUST contain the following: 

1. TDFPD Employment Application

2. Applicant Affirmative Action form (signed) 

3. Copies of Certifications   

Packets missing any of this information will not be accepted.

Submit completed packets to Mikayla Warner at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. OR Packets may also be delivered between 8 am-4 pm Monday - Friday at 193 Elks Point Road, Zephyr Cove, NV 89448.