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Type 2 fire crews

Layn Wildfire is currently hiring for the 2025 fire season with bases in Kelowna and Victoria.

What is a Type 2 Fire Crew?

Type 2 Fire Crews is an experienced fire crew that consists of 4 people. 1 Crew Lead and 3 Crew members. All individuals applying for a Type 2 Fire Crew must be minimum 19 years of age and have minimum 17 active fire line days in the past 3 years to qualify.

REQUIRMENTS AND F.A.Q.

  • 1 individual with Advanced First Aid
  • 3 individuals with Basic First Aid + Transportation Endorsement 
  • 1 individual who is a Basic Chainsaw Operator 
  • 1 individual who is a Certified Faller (CAGC, BCFSC, or BCWS)
  • 1 individual who is a Danger Tree Assessor
  • S-100 Basic Fire Suppression or S-100A Annual Refresher 
  • S-185 Fire Entrapment Avoidance 
  • ICS 100 & 200 (Incident Command System)
  • S-212 Communications
  • S-213 Heavy Equipment (Bulldozers)
  • S-230 Introduction to Supervision (Crew Lead)
  • S-235 Ignition Operations
  • S-241Fire Assessment
  • Basic First Aid+ Transportation Endorsement 
  • Valid Driver’s License 
  • WHMIS 2015
  • TDG – Transportation of Dangerous Goods
  • S-100 Basic Fire Suppression or S-100A Annual Refresher
  • S-185 Fire Entrapment Avoidance 
  • ICS 100 (Incident Command System)
  • S-211 Weather
  • S-212 Communications 
  • S-213 Heavy Equipment (Bulldozers)
  • Basic First Aid + Transportation Endorsement 
  • Valid Driver’s License 
  • WHMIS 2015
  • TDG – Transportation of Dangerous Goods

All Type 2 Crew members are required to complete a WFX Fitness test components can be found at CIFFC

Type 2 Crews have an hourly “Deployed rate” and an hourly “Standby rate”. Crew Members/Leaders will be paid “Ticket Top Ups” as per designated ticket (Advanced First Aid, DTA, BCO, QF). A pay schedule will be discussed during the hiring process or upon request.

MANDATORY:

Layn will provide: 

  • FR uniform, 2 shirts, 2 pants that meet BCWS Standards.

Employees are required to provide: 

  • Hard Hat (preferably orange) with:
  • Chin strap for Hard Hat 
  • Helmet Mounting Earmuffs (Peltors) CSA Standard Z94.2 for Hard Hat 
  • Face Shield/ Brush Screen for Hard Hat
  • Ear Plugs 
  • Fox 40 Whistle
  • Headlamp with batteries 
  • Leather Belt
  • Hi-Vis Vest 
  • Goggles or Safety Glasses
  • Leather Gloves (2 Pairs)
  • Pocket Knife 
  • Rain Gear 
  • Personal First Aid Kit with Pressure Bandage
  • 24 Hour Food (3000 Cals/Person) 
  • Tent 
  • Sleeping bag
  • Sleeping Pad / Thermarest
  • Wool sweater/ Stanfield 
  • Wristwatch 
  • Day Pack or Fire Line Pack 
  • Valid Driver License or Photo ID, Fire Tickets, OFA, DTA tickets. 
  • Hiking Boots (Vibram sole or equivalent, above the ankle coverage) 

Most Firefighters prefer a light hiker, composite hard toe is okay, steel toe is not recommended. Some good boot brands are Canada West, Scarpa, Asolo, Zamblerlan, Viberg. 

RECOMMENDED ITEMS: 

  • Shampoo, Body Wash, Toothpaste/Brush, Towel
  • Tylenol, Advil, Baby Powder, Personal Medication  
  • Underwear, Socks, Swimsuit, Sweater/Sweatpants for camp
  • Crocs or Camp/Shower shoes

*IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT WILDLAND FIREFIGHTING*

  • It is a seasonal on-call position. Wildfire is not guaranteed work. Do not quit your day job for this position. Make arrangements with your current employer prior to being deployed to a fire.
  • Deployment length is 14 days inclusive of travel (New 2024).
  • Deployments can be shorter than 14 fire-line days if the province no longer requires the resource. 
  • Workdays are typically 12 hours but often go into over-time.
  • Food and Accommodation is covered by Layn Wildfire while deployed. 
  • It is unknown if you will be in a camp or motel.
  • There is no guarantee of any standby for Type 2 Crews (New 2024).

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