Faller

Become a Faller at Hotshot Arbor Care and do things right, the first time. In this position you will be working in conjunction with Cal Fire on specialized tree falling operations and/or burning trees greater than 24” in diameter. This position may require some travel.

Qualifications

The Essentials

• Must be a minimum of 18 years old


• Must have a valid California Driver’s License


• High School Diploma


• Completion of ICS-100 Introduction to ICS


• Completion of L-180 Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service


• Completion of S-130 Firefighter Training


• Completion of S-190 Introduction to Fire behavior


• Completion of IS-700/IS700a NIMS: An introduction


• Completion of RT-130 Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher including fire shelter (WFSTAR) Training


• Completion of S-212 Wildland Fire Chain Saws Training


• The ability to pass the Arduous Work Capacity Fitness Test


• 3 years’ experience in the commercial logging industry as a timber faller or 3 years’ experience as a faller on wildfire incidents

The Preferred

• Satisfactory performance as a Firefighter


• Completion and Certification of NWCG Basic Faller Position Task book

If you are interested in working outdoors and have the qualifications we are looking for, we would love to hear from you!