RX Fire Effects

03/07/2026

This is an active recruitment notice for RX Fire Effects LLC, a private land management company specializing in prescribed burning and wildland fire services in Virginia.

Open Positions:

* Wildland Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1)
* Wildland Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2)
* Faller 3 and Faller 2 (Sawyers)
Job Details

* Duration: March through September (Spring/Summer burn season).
* Work: 4-person burn modules conducting prescribed fire and land management on public and private lands.
* Opportunities: Options for wildfire suppression assignments.
* Compensation: Competitive pay (starting at approximately $20.00/hr depending on role/experience).
* Benefits: Housing available for crew members.
Application Information
Interested candidates should contact RX Fire Effects directly:

* Contact Person: Justin Showalter
* Email: [email protected]
* Phone/Text: (540) 435-6410
* Locations: Offices are based in Mount Crawford and Galax, VA

01/05/2026

RX Fire Effects LLC Announces New Year Recruitment: Zone Assistant (Field Leader) and Technicians wanted. Starting pay is $20.00 per hour, increasing with experience. Contact (540) 435-6410 for detailed information and inquiries. Location: Field Offices based out of Harrisonburg and Galax, VA.

06/12/2025

RX Fire Effects is now recruiting chipper operators for the upcoming 2025 wildland fire season. Our offer includes competitive pay and comprehensive travel and logistics arrangements. Interested applicants should forward their resume to [email protected] or phone (540) 435-6410.

05/30/2025

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A few of RX Fire Effects staff have been featured in this video produced by The Nature Conservancy.

04/11/2025

Before and After

This is the after photo! What a difference!

Check out the before video of the large infestation of invasive autumn olive at Biscuit Run Park in Albemarle County: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Vcq4VXvCx5zk1Im4nsAOD9ctqA6O2EP2/view?usp=sharing

We are proud of this collaboration with the Virginia Department of Forestry, County of Albemarle, and Blue Ridge PRISM. Kudos to our contractor, RX Fire Effects.

03/26/2025

AVAILABLE FOR LEASE: 2400 sq feet space with 1 small office and 1 bathroom. Lease negotiable. Zoned as business, no retail sales, services only. View by appointment. Call Butch (276) 233-3890
108 Kenbrook Galax, VA

03/17/2025

We are hiring! Do you enjoy working outdoors?
We are a land management company that focuses on habitat restoration, wildland fire suppression, controlled burning and much more.
We have a variety of positions open:

Wildland Firefighters (FFT2, FFT1, Engine Bosses, Fireline EMTs and Sawyers)
Lead Herbicide Applicator
Equipment Operators

Local, regional and national travel opportunities.
Excellent Pay!
Offices based in Mt Crawford and Galax VA

Call, text or email for more information.

(540) 435-6410
[email protected]
Rxfireeffects.com

12/09/2024

Our team is working in conjunction with US Forest Service crews to contain the Big Levels wildfire in Augusta County.

10/21/2024

Southwest Virginia, rely on RX Fire Effects for professional services: Driveway Repair, Land Clearing, Tree Removal, Debris Removal, Storm Damage Clean-up. (276) 233-3890

10/19/2024