Job Title: On-Call Wildfire Mitigation Specialist
Location: Field-Based / Regional and Nationwide Deployments
Type: On-Call, As-Needed, Flexible Availability
Compensation: $45.00 per hour, plus additional compensation opportunities including scheduled on-call standby stipends and incident overtime.
About Us
RedZone is a leader in wildfire monitoring and emergency response, utilizing advanced technology to safeguard lives, property, and the environment. As a mission-driven team, we focus on innovation, continuous improvement, and effective disaster response. Our employees are passionate about using their skills to make a meaningful impact.
Role Overview
For more than two decades, RedZone has been transforming the way the insurance industry understands wildfire. Our company helps some of the world’s leading insurance and reinsurance companies build strategies, model portfolio impact, assess risk, and protect their assets from active wildfires.
RedZone is seeking qualified, dependable, and adaptable individuals to join our network of On-Call Wildfire Mitigation Specialists supporting wildfire mitigation, structure protection, and emergency response operations.
This field-based role combines wildfire knowledge, hands-on mitigation work, property protection, emergency response, and detailed reporting. Specialists support operations on behalf of insurance carriers, property owners, and RedZone clients before, during, and after wildfire incidents.
This is an on-call, as-needed position and does not guarantee full-time employment or a minimum number of hours. Deployment opportunities are based on wildfire activity, operational needs, and individual availability.
Applicants must demonstrate a strong commitment to RedZone’s Core Values:
- Integrity First
- Calm Under Fire
- Absolutely Reliable
- Be of Service
- Always Innovating
Requirements
All On-Call Wildfire Mitigation Specialists must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
- Be capable of safely performing physically demanding outdoor work in challenging conditions.
- Be able to lift, carry, and operate equipment required for wildfire mitigation and structure protection activities.
- Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Maintain a professional appearance and communicate effectively with homeowners, insurance representatives, emergency personnel, and RedZone clients.
- Be willing and able to travel for regional or out-of-state deployments when available.
- Follow established safety procedures, operational protocols, and field supervisor instructions.
- Possess appropriate personal protective equipment, including a helmet, protective boots, gloves, and basic PPE. Additional specialized equipment and operational supplies will be provided by RedZone.
Desirable Skills
Previous experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred:
- Wildland firefighting, structural fire service, or emergency response.
- Forestry, vegetation management, defensible space, or wildfire mitigation.
- Construction, landscaping, property maintenance, or restoration.
- Property inspections, hazard assessments, or structure protection.
- Operation of pumps, water delivery systems, hand tools, chainsaws, and other field equipment.
- Experience working in remote environments or under incident command structures.
- Familiarity with GIS, GPS equipment, mobile reporting applications, and digital field documentation.
Preferred Training and Certifications:
- ICS-100 and ICS-200 (Incident Command System)
- S-110 (Basic Wildland Fire Suppression Orientation)
- S-130 (Firefighter Training)
- S-190 (Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior)
- S-212 (Wildland Fire Chainsaws)
- S-215 (Fire Operations in the Wildland Urban Interface)
- NWCG annual fire safety training
- NFPA Certified Wildfire Mitigation Specialist or related certifications
Prior wildfire experience and certifications are highly desirable but are not required for all assignments. Applicants with relevant hands-on experience are encouraged to apply.
Ability To:
- Safely perform wildfire mitigation, structure protection, property assessments, and related field operations in accordance with established protocols.
- Apply fire-resistant gels, foams, and other approved protective products to structures and surrounding assets.
- Remove combustible vegetation, debris, and potential ignition sources from designated structure protection zones.
- Secure vents, gates, doors, windows, and other openings when appropriate and authorized.
- Identify and extinguish embers, hot spots, and minor ignition sources when safe and authorized.
- Monitor properties during active wildfire incidents and conduct post-fire assessments.
- Operate and maintain company vehicles, pumps, water delivery systems, hand tools, and mitigation equipment.
- Accurately document property conditions, mitigation activities, and incident observations using mobile reporting applications.
- Communicate effectively with homeowners, insurance representatives, emergency responders, and local authorities.
- Follow instructions from Field Supervisors and Incident Liaisons while contributing to a coordinated field response.
- Work extended operational periods, including evenings, weekends, and holidays when deployed.
- Perform physically demanding tasks in conditions involving heat, smoke, uneven terrain, and remote locations.
Key Skills
- Safety-Focused: Demonstrates sound judgment, situational awareness, and a commitment to established safety practices.
- Reliable and Adaptable: Responds professionally to changing operational needs and unpredictable wildfire conditions.
- Technologically Adept: Comfortable using smartphones, GPS equipment, mapping tools, and mobile applications for reporting.
- Strong Communicator: Able to document field activities clearly and interact professionally with homeowners, clients, and emergency personnel.
- Team Player: Works effectively with field personnel, supervisors, and external agencies.
- Self-Motivated: Capable of working independently, managing assigned responsibilities, and maintaining accountability in the field.
Compensation & Deployment Expectations
- Hourly Rate: $45.00 per hour for all hours worked.
- Scheduled Standby Compensation: Additional daily standby stipends may be provided for preplanned and scheduled on-call coverage, separate from active deployment compensation.
- Overtime: Eligible overtime hours will be compensated at 1.5 times the regular hourly rate, or as otherwise required by applicable labor laws.
- Travel Expenses: Travel, lodging, per diem, and deployment-related expenses may be provided or reimbursed according to RedZone policies and assignment requirements.
- Deployment Availability: Deployment requests may occur with limited advance notice and are subject to operational needs and individual availability.
- Deployment Duration: Assignments may range from a single operational period to multiple consecutive days.
- Flexible Scheduling: This position does not guarantee a minimum number of assignments or hours. Individual deployment opportunities will depend on wildfire conditions, operational requirements, and specialist availability.
Special Requirements
- Must successfully complete applicable pre-employment screening, which may include a background check, drug screen, and driving record review.
- Must maintain a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
- Must be able to safely operate in outdoor environments involving smoke, elevated temperatures, uneven terrain, and changing weather conditions.
- Must comply with RedZone safety policies, incident command protocols, and operational procedures.
- Must maintain required PPE and be prepared to deploy with appropriate personal gear when accepting an assignment.
Why RedZone?
At RedZone, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute directly to wildfire preparedness, mitigation, and property protection efforts across the country.
Our On-Call Wildfire Mitigation Specialists play an important role in helping protect homes, communities, and valuable assets during wildfire events.
This position offers:
- Competitive hourly compensation with additional standby and overtime opportunities.
- Flexible, as-needed deployment opportunities that may complement seasonal or existing employment.
- Opportunities to apply wildfire, emergency response, and field operations experience in meaningful assignments.
- Experience working alongside professionals in wildfire intelligence, mitigation, and emergency response.
- Access to specialized tools, equipment, and operational support.
- The opportunity to make a direct impact when properties and communities face wildfire threats.
How to Apply
RedZone is accepting applications from qualified individuals interested in joining our On-Call Wildfire Mitigation Specialist network.
Please submit your resume, relevant certifications, and a brief description of your wildfire, emergency response, or related field experience to resumes@redzone.co.
Applicants are encouraged to include their general location, availability for deployment, and willingness to travel.
We welcome applicants who are dependable, safety-conscious, adaptable, and ready to support wildfire mitigation and property protection operations when needed.