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Description
Interested in wildfires? Curious about fire and natural resources management? Want to learn skills and earn valuable certifications?
The Wildfire Protection Team will engage in hazardous fuels reduction projects to help protect the rural mountain community of Trout Lake, WA from wildfire. The team is funded through a National Fire Plan Grant and will focus primarily on removing small diameter tress and woody material with power and hand tools.
Gain knowledge and exposure to:
- Forestry
- Pacific Northwest tree identification
- Wildfire Awareness
- Chainsaws and specialized tools
- Wildlife
The team will also educate the public about its project during community events, such as the Trout Lake Fair and Fish Education day. Throughout the season, the team will have the opportunity to network with agency professionals and community members.
The team will live and work 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 12,320' Mt. Adams in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. This mountain town offers a variety of recreation for ‘off' days, such as hiking, biking, caving, fishing and white water boating.
Service Dates: May 19, 2008 - October 24, 2008
Benefits:
- A modest 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).
- Education award of $2,362.
- Help with Student Loans - Loan forbearance.
- Food and lodging
- Basic medical insurance.
- CPR and First Aid Certifications.
- Learn leave no trace principles (LNT) and backcountry skills
-Become a certified Sawyer and learn proper usage and maintenance of specialized trail tools.
- Opportunity to network with professionals in the natural resources field.
How to apply:
Complete all of the application materials found on the "How To Apply" page at http://www.mtadamscenter.org/open-positions.cfm
Email application materials and resume or give us a call.
OR mail them to:
Stephanie Ludlow, NWSA
2453 HWY 141
Trout Lake WA 98650