Associate degree in biology, botany, forestry, or a related natural resources field and two (2) years of experience in land management and wildland fire operations, including prescribed fire and wildfire response; comparable training may substitute; OR four (4) years of relevant land management and wildland fire operations experience in lieu of education. This includes seat belts when operating vehicles; required PPE for machinery and tool operation; chainsaw PPE such as chaps, helmet with face shield and hearing protection, safety goggles, and protective boots; and full wildland fire PPE including fire-resistant clothing, helmet, gloves, boots, fire shelter, and respiratory protection.