Corpsmember - Wildland Firefighter Trainee

The California Conservation Corps Redding Center has immediate openings for Corpsmembers to train in wildland firefighting.

CCC wildland firefighting Corpsmembers train and work with CCC and CAL FIRE staff and respond as initial attack hand crews on wildfires in Shasta County and across California. A year in the CCC can lead to careers in fire service.

You must be 18-25 years old or military veteran 29 or younger to enroll in the program. Benefits include:

• Emergency excess pay
• Finish your high school diploma
• No experience required
• Work outdoors
• Get paid while you train
• Paid Time Off
• Up to $8K in scholarships your first year
• Healthcare coverage

Work with CAL FIRE on wildland firefighting hand crews and gain the experience needed to launch a career in fire service. Corpsmembers regularly go on to careers with USFS, CAL FIRE, Bureau of Land Management, city and county fire departments, as well as State Parks, Caltrans, and other local community agencies.

Shift times and length may vary by assignment, but the program is a 40-hour per week commitment.

Apply today at ccc.ca.gov/apply or call 530-241-3030 to speak with a local recruiter about how to serve your local community and jumpstart your career! You can also visit ccc.ca.gov/redding

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $2,700.00 per month

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Weekend availability
• Overtime
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Redding, CA 96003: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person