Wildland Fire Fighter

Wildland Fire Fighter The Utah County Sheriff's Department is the law enforcement agency in the county and is responsible for the preservation of the peace. The Sheriff and deputies make arrests, oversee the courts and the County Correctional Facility, and prepare legal documents for the Sheriff's sale. This part-time, seasonal role is typically hired once a year in January. However, we keep the job open in case we need to backfill a position. Applicants who meet the specified qualifications and additional screening criteria will be referred for a hiring interview. The Human Resources Office will continue to consider qualified candidates as needed until all positions are filled. Under the direction of a Lieutenant or Captain, the Fire Fighter-Wildland performs wildland fire suppression, management, and control activities as part of an engine, module, or hand crew. Other duties include fire prevention, patrol, detection, prescribed burning, and emergency response to all-risk incidents. This position falls under the Wildland Fire Division in the Sheriff's Office. Applicants must complete basic wildland courses to acquire the necessary skills.