2026 Fall Hazardous Fuels Reduction Crew Member – AmeriCorps

                                                                     

Position Title: 2026 Fall Hazardous Fuels Reduction Crew Member – AmeriCorps (Indian Youth Service Corps)

Conservation Legacy Program: Arizona Conservation Corps 

Site Location: AZCC Tucson Office 

1443 W Prince Rd 

Tucson, AZ 85705 

Terms of Service: 


* Start Date: 09/07/2026 



* End Date: April 2027 (exact date TBD) 



* AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 900 Hours 

  

Purpose: 

Arizona Conservation Corps (AZCC) is an AmeriCorps program that engages motivated young adults, ages 18 - 30, to complete challenging and impactful conservation and service projects throughout the western United States. The Hazardous Fuels Reduction Crew, which is funded by the Indian Youth Service Corps, will assist the US Forest Service to address wildfire risk on National Forest System lands through hazardous fuels reduction.

This crew will provide an opportunity for members to learn about wildfire mitigation while preparing for a career in wildland firefighting.  

 
Description of Duties: 

AZCC AmeriCorps members serve a term of National Service in the State of Arizona and across the Southwest on professionally supervised crews.

Members serve in all weather conditions, working on a variety of projects focused on environmental conservation and habitat restoration.  This is a field program; members camp multiple days near their project site. Members are expected to complete project work and practice appropriate safety procedures in all areas. This includes safe use and maintenance of hand and power tools as necessary.   

Most importantly, participants must be willing to be an active member of a team, or crew, of up to seven individuals from different areas and backgrounds who are all interested in conservation. 

The crew will assist the Forest Service to address wildfire risk on National Forest System lands.

Some projects may include fuels reduction, prescribed burning, silvicultural activities, facilities and infrastructure maintenance, and restoration/reforestation efforts.

All Hazardous Fuels Reduction crew participants (including members and leaders) will obtain their Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2) upon successful completion of required training courses.

Courses needing to be obtained by start date listed above includes: IS-700 National Incident Management System, ICS-100 Incident Command System, and L-180 Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service.

All participants selected for the crew (including waitlist) will need to complete eMedical-Health Screening process and Casual Hire (AD) paperwork with the Forest Service.

Once cleared, AZCC/Forest Service will provide Arduous-Work Capacity Test (WCT), S-130 Firefighter Training, S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior, Wilderness First Aid, and S-212 Chainsaw Training.    

 

Program Expectations:   



* Commitment – AZCC partic...