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Description
Service Dates: May 19, 2008 - October 24, 2008
Mt. Adams Center
Help Prevent Catastrophic Wildfires in Trout Lake, WA!
The Wildfire Fuels Reduction Team is composed of seven members and two Team Leaders. The team will be engaged in a massive fuels reduction project to help protect the community of Trout Lake from wildfire. The team will operate out of the Mt. Adams Center in Trout Lake and commute to the service sites on a daily basis.
Trout Lake is located at the base of Mt. Adams in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. This team is funded through a National Fires Plan Grant and will focus primarily on removing small diameter tress and woody material with chain saws, pruners, chippers and hand tools.
Benefits:
You will receive a living allowance of $5,876 (approx. $979 per month, a program fee of $455 will be deducted each month for training, food and travel expenses), an education award of $2,362, loan forbearance, basic medical insurance, CPR and First Aid Certifications. Food and lodging will be provided throughout your term of service.
You will learn leave no trace principles, backcountry skills and proper usage and maintenance of specialized tools. Additionally, this position holds the opportunity to network with professionals in the natural resources field.
To view the full position description:
http://www.nwserviceacademy.org/positions/NWSA_MAC_WFRTM2.pdf
For more information on our center: http://www.nwserviceacademy.org/Centers_MAC.cfm
How to apply:
1. Complete the application materials found on the "How To Apply" page at www.nwserviceacademy.org/apply.cfm
2. Email or mail application materials and resume.
Stephanie Ludlow
NWSA
2453 HWY 141
Trout Lake WA 98650