Advanced Fire Management

Potential Earnings Range:

  • $32,864-$84,926*

Per year after graduation

Offered at

X

Job Corps Centers

Do you enjoy teamwork and physical tasks? Helping others in a time of need? Enjoy being outside and active? Then you may be a good fit for Job Corps’ Advanced Fire Management training program.

On the job, you will:

  • Control and put out fires
  • Respond to emergencies involving life, property or the environment, including disaster aid, search-and-rescue operations, and traffic accidents
  • Provide medical attention in a variety of situations

The credentials you'll earn:

In the Advanced Fire Management training program, you will earn industry-recognized credentials from such organizations as the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), the Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) and the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP). Students should also earn a state-issued learner’s permit and driver’s license upon completion of the program.

Some of the career options you'll have:

  • Program graduates can go on to work in a variety of occupations in the wildland fire services industry, such as forest fire and prevention supervisor, fire inspector, forestry aide, forest technician, fire dispatch, fire engine operator, forest firefighter, conservation worker, arborist, and range manager.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or the equivalent (can be earned at all Job Corps centers)
  • Complete a Job Corps basic training program
  • Passing scores on all written and performance tests
  • Meet academic (math and reading) requirements
  • At least 17 years old
  • Meet strenuous physical requirements

  • Positive attendance and progress record
  • Written recommendation from Job Corps center personnel
  • Health clearance at current center
  • Strong work ethic and determination to succeed
  • Pass an entrance exam
  • Complete a successful phone, in-person or videoconference interview

* Salary information comes from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics Program and is provided for planning purposes only. Actual salary will depend on student skill level, credentials earned, experience level and location.

Need help meeting one or more of these requirements?
Don’t worry! Speak with your current career training instructor at your campus. They will help you along your journey to make sure you have all the tools and resources you need to check those boxes and start your training.

Program Details

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Job Corps Training Locations

Collbran Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center

Program Details

Website: https://collbran.jobcorps.gov/
Location:

Collbran, CO

Availability:

10 slots

Application Information

Contact:

Douglas Satterfield

Email: douglas.satterfield@usda.gov
Phone number: 970-487-2035
Application link: https://jcadvancedtraining.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Advanced-Fire-Application-FY23.pdf

Schenck Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center

Program Details

Website: https://schenck.jobcorps.gov/
Location:

Pisgah Forest, NC

Availability:

20 slots

Application Information

Contact:

John Kleciak

Email: john.kleciak@usda.gov
Phone number: 828-862-6123
Application link: https://jcmarketplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Advanced-Fire-Application-FY23.pdf

Trapper Creek Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center

Program Details

Website: https://trappercreek.jobcorps.gov/
Location:

Darby, MT

Availability:

10 slots

Application Information

Contact:

Dan Gager

Email: daniel.gager@usda.gov
Phone number: 406-821-2110
Application link: https://jcmarketplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Advanced-Fire-Application-FY23.pdf

Columbia Basin Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center

Program Details

Website: https://columbiabasin.jobcorps.gov/
Location:

Moses Lake, WA

Availability:

10 slots

Email:
Phone number:
Application link: https://jcmarketplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Advanced-Fire-Application-FY25_Final.pdf

Great Onyx Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center

Program Details

Website: https://greatonyx.jobcorps.gov/
Location:

Mammoth Cave, KY

Availability:

10 slots

Email:
Phone number:

Real Stories

Don’t just take our word for it. Check out these stories from real Job Corps students who have trained in this advanced training program.

Chellbie

Trapper Creek Job Corps Center

Chellbie participated in the perfect work-based learning program as a lover of the outdoors. She did a forest conservation job where she worked in timber market, trail building, bridge building, timber harvest and vegetation. The Advanced Training program allowed her to take full advantage of the intensive learning experiences and resources Job Corps offers. After graduating, Chellbie accepted a job as a visitor information specialist at the Northern Great Lake Visitor Center in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. “My supervisor helped make sure I maintained all my qualifications. I plan to be working in firefighter support, camp crew administration support or as a Firefighter Type 2. I am looking forward to the future thanks to Job Corps.”