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Cherokee Nation Firedancers
TERO
 
Since 1988 the Cherokee Nation Firedancers/OK NA Forest Firefighter organization has provided a valuable service in the suppression of wildfires nation-wide. In 15 years of firefighting, Cherokee Firedancers have earned an outstanding reputation and the respect of all wildland management agencies throughout the United States.
The Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO) of the Cherokee Nation will accept applications for the Cherokee Nation Firefighter Program. The application is also available in the TERO office from 8:00am-5:00pm, Monday through Friday. It is very important that you pick up and fill out the application early, so you can insure that the requried physical will be completed before the beginning of the year. This is not regular full-time employment but strictly an on-call basis throughout the fire season.
The requirements for becoming a firedancer
are:
1. An applicant must be at least eighteen years old.
2. Must have proof of membership from a federally recognized tribe.
3. Must fill out a firefighter application and include supporting documentation (i.e., photocopy of drivers license or state issued I.D., CDIB, and social security card).
4. Must be able to pass a physical administered by a certified physician.
5. Must be able to pass the pack test.
6. Must attend and pass the basic firefighting courses
The pack test is a three-mile hike, carrying 45lbs on your back within 45 minutes. For returning firedancers the refresher course is a one-day training period, and for new firedancers the basic training is for four days. All these requirements have to be completed before you are eligible to be sent on a fire.
If you have any questions, please contact careerservices@cherokee.org
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