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Wildland Fire Boot Standard
Personnel assigned to wildland fires must wear a minimum of 8-inch high, lace type exterior leather work boots with lug melt-resistant soles. The 8-inch height requirement is measured from the bottom of the boot’s heel to the top of the boot. Alaska is exempt from the lug sole requirement. All boots that meet the wildland fire boot standard as described above are required for firefighting and fireline visits, considered non-specialized PPE, and will be purchased by the employee (including AD/EFF) prior to employment. The agencies have authorized payment of a boot stipend. See agency specific guidance for implementation.
If your position qualifies for a boot stipend, the government will reimburse ADs $167 after the completion of the first fire assignment. Please check your Leave and Earning Statement from the Casual Payment Center after your first fire assignment.
Boot Suggestion Links:
If you are a first year Wildland Firefighter, you can apply through the Will Hawkins Rookie Boots Fund Website to aide in the assistance of purchasing boots or to help offset the cost of boots through reimbursement.
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Criteria and Ranking
Must be a wildland firefighter within the first year.
Ranking Criteria for funding
Bureau of Land Management Nevada employees that are in a temporary seasonal position
Bureau of Land Management Nevada employees that are hired as AD (On Call) through Eastern and Western Nevada programs.
Other wildland firefighters hired in a temporary season position in Nevada.
Other wildland firefighters hired across the Western United States.