The U.S. Forest Service (USFS)/Student Conservation Association (SCA) Wildland Fire Academy is an intense fuels reduction training program designed to introduce Field Leaders and Members to the rigors of theFire & Fuel Programs across the USFS. During the program, Leaders and Members will train, live, and work as a cohesive and dynamic crew on fuels mitigation and fuels reduction projects.  Leaders and their crew will be assigned to districts identified as Healthy Forest Restoration Act Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Lands to learn how different National Forests handle the challenges of wildfire mitigation in their respective ecosystems.The season begins with a rigorous 7-week paid training period that includes a robust introduction into leading for the Student Conservation Association, Wilderness First Responder (WFR), several certification courses in route to obtain a federally recognized fire qualifications cardwith the USFS and your Intermediate (Level B) Chainsaw Card. Some online coursework will need to be completed before the 03/30/2026 start date.  Please join us for an informational session about the position where you can talk directly to the recruiter working on it!