Join One of BC’s Top Wildland Firefighting Teams

Who WE Are

Iverson Forest Management has been a leader in wildfire suppression on Vancouver Island, across British Columbia, and beyond for over 25 years. Our professional and “Safe Certified” crews proudly protect the natural beauty of our province every time they step onto the fireline.

At Iverson, we work with local, provincial and national government agencies as well as individual property owners to prevent, contain and extinguish blazes of all sizes. Combined with current interface practices we can help create best fire abatement practices with socially and economically defensible treatments.

Iverson Forest Management wildfire crews aren’t afraid to get into the heart of the action & get dirty in defence of our province’s wildlands and communities.

Who YOU Are

IFMI is looking for individuals who are self-motivated, communicate effectively and can always demonstrate professionalism. We are looking for firefighters who are organized, accountable, dependable, and team players.

Experience working on a fire line is required for all fire crew positions – see below for position-specific certifications and experience.

We are also looking for team members who are committed and not afraid to give their all in defence of our forests. Fire deployments can be upwards of 18 days, including travel throughout the province. A typical workday usually consists of 12 hours (travel inclusive) with overtime paid after 8 hours. Accommodations can vary from BC Wildfire, fire camp (tenting) to hotels and local fires where you come home each evening. Sometimes you are travelling, camping, and working with the same fire crew for weeks.

You will also need to be in good physical health to pass the BC Wildfire mandatory physical test.

Are you ready to level up your skills and help protect the natural beauty of BC?

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Type 3 & Structural: Due to the uncertain nature of firefighting, it is not recommended to relocate for the “Type 3” or Structural Fire Fighting contract. It is preferred you live within 2 hours of Duncan B.C. Successful candidates may be offered other part-time and full time employment within our forestry and engineering divisions. 

Mandatory Certifications and Training

Get Certified
Experience Required:
  • Must have worked previously on a SPC and completed at least one deployment doing structure.
  • Protection (including sprinkler set-up), evidence by a resume, crew evaluation form and/or manifest.
All SPC Crew are required to have the following:
  • S-100 & S-185
  • ICS-100 Incident Command System
  • ICS-200 Basic ICS (Crew Leader only)
  • S-115 Structure and site preparation and ladder training, or equivalent
  • Be trained to use all equipment required for Structure protection unless specified otherwise.
  • Undergo an Annual Physical Fitness Test-Moderate Standard.

Additional Information

Get Certified
A 5 person SPC crew is comprised of the following:
  • 1 Power Saw Operator
  • 1 Accepted First aid OFA 1 + TE or OFA 3
  • 1 Crew Leader
  • 3 Class 5 driver’s licenses
Applicants must also:

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NOTE: This position is non-guaranteed work, to relocate for this position is not recommended.

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Notices & Disclaimers

Thank you for your interest in joining the Iverson Forest Management Team!

Due to the high volume of applications, only those candidates selected for further interview will be contacted.

All interested applicants must apply using the above form – No Phone Calls Please.

IFMI requires our firefighters to be available to work on short notice and be able to commit to going away to work for 3 to 18 days at a time.

Note: As of December 13, 2021, the BCWS now requires ALL fire line Contractors to supply FULLY Vaccinated personnel for all of their Contracts. For more information or if you have questions about this requirement, please contact the BCWS directly.