ABOUT US
Mountaineers Fire Crew, INC is an independent company which maintains a wildland firefighting hand crew and engine available on a nationwide basis for fire suppression and all hazard incidents as well as performing pre- and post- suppression work. We also provide defensible space and fuel reduction services to businesses and landowners. Owner Tom Wesley has over forty years of experience in wildland and urban interface firefighting, all hazard incidents, and prescribed burning. We ensure that the crew consistently operates in a safe and efficient manner, providing optimal service to all customers, whether government entities or private citizens.
A BIT OF MOUNTAINEERS FIRE CREW HISTORY
The Mountaineers were established in 1988 as a U.S. Forest Service Organized Crew based in Redding, California. During the next couple years, additional crews were organized and, in addition to providing call-when-needed services to the Forest Service, also became the first California-based private contract wildland fire hand crews. By 1994, four crews had been developed. Two of those crews were based in the Shasta Trinity National Forest while the other two focused on subcontracting their services. In 1998,working in conjunction with the Shasta Trinity, Mr. Wesley developed a plan creating a pilot program utilizing private contract hand crews on the Forest. Tom held contracts with the Shasta Trinity National Forest and Region 5 before being awarded a National Contract in 2007. The company has remained in Redding, providing local employment and support for the community.
DEFENSIBLE SPACE
Defensible space is the Law
California state law requires a minimum of 100 feet of defensible space (or to the property line) around inhabited structures. State law also allows local ordinances and insurance companies to require home/building owners to maintain defensible space greater than 100 feet.
Services Provided
- Wildland Fire Crews and Engine
- Prescribed Burning
- Defensible Space Planning and Implementation
- Hazardous Fuels Reduction
- Shaded Fuel Breaks
- Roadside Clearing
- Tree Pruning and Falling
- Brush Removal
- Erosion Control
Possible Consequences of Inadequate Defensible Space
- Loss of Life
- Loss of Home and Property
- Prosecution for Violation of the Law
- Denial of Insurance Coverage
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION
Drug Free Workforce and Workplace
The adverse effect of workplace substance abuse has been recognized by both federal and state governments. The abuse of alcohol and illegal drug use pose a serious threat to health and workplace safety. Mountaineers Fire Crew, INC is committed to maintaining a drug free workforce and workplace. All candidates for employment are required to undergo drug screening and all employees may be subject to random drug testing.