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General FAQs
An AD or Administratively Determined employee, is an "on call" or "as needed" position. The Southern Nevada Handcrew does not have any full time positions available.
Absolutely. The Southern Nevada hand crew is an entry level crew. All your training is provided during rookie school.
Unfortunately, we are unable to accept applicants from individuals residing outside the Southern Nevada/Las Vegas area.
We utilize the roster for the hand crew to help staff the local engine program, the Las Vegas helitack program, the Vegas Valley veterans hand crew, as well as the other partnering agencies in the Las Vegas Valley.
Please refer to the NIFC Website below for the AD Pay Plans
(be advised the 2026 Pay Plan has yet to be posted)
AD Pay Plans | National Interagency Fire Center
ADs are classified by a general pay scale. Depending on the activities and qualifications will determine the rate of pay.
*Please note that the resource order MUST state what position you hold in order to be paid for that rate. Higher rates MUST be approved by the BLM Fire and Aviation Staff.
Also note that AD rates are a flat rate. What this means is that ADs are not eligible for Overtime pay, Hazard pay, Holiday Pay, & other premium pay. Regardless of the number of hours worked the AD rate at which you are hired at will be the only rate you will be paid.
This is just a suggestion. Please feel free to add or take away any of the listed items.
Rain gear (poncho, etc.)
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Bug repellant
Set of civilian Belt (to wear Nomex pants properly and safely)
Towel and shower essentials
8" high leather boots
Hygiene products
Sweatshirt/ coat
Extra T-shirts
Underwear/extra hiking socks
Baby powder/Gold Bond powder
Pillow
Any medications if needed
Cell phone charger
For information on Boot Standards, go to the Policy and Publications page and select the Interagency Standards for Fire and Fire Aviation Operations drop down. Boot Information can be found in Chapter 7. Visit the Boot Information page for additional resources.
Fire Assignment FAQS
The Southern Nevada Handcrew rosters itself available nationwide as a type 2IA crew. The work of the crew varies by assignment. Crewmembers can expect to do hard physical labor to include cutting trees, moving brush, digging handline, hiking over uneven terrain, and utilizing varied firefighting equipment to suppress wild fires.
Assignments are 14 days not including travel. Crewmembers should expect to be gone a minimum of 16 days.
Red Bag
Valid Red Card
Casual Hire Form
Any Open Taskbooks
Incident Evaluation Form
No, you do not need to buy your own fireline gear. The Southern Nevada District BLM will provide all firefighting and overnight gear. Crewmembers are required to supply their own clothes and toiletries.
This is subject to change and each agency may or may not provide different equipment:
Nomex fire pants & fire shirt
Fire line pack (IA pack, web gear)
Fire shelter
Handheld Radio
Hard hat with chin strap
Goggles
Ear plugs
Leather gloves
Headlamp with extra batteries
First aid kit
Canteens
14-day bag (Red bag)
COVID 19 Mask