Job Description

Wildland Firefighter

A Wildland Firefighter participates in activities including fire prevention and mitigation, pre fire assessment, and fire suppressionA Wildland Firefighter reports to, and provides assistance to, a Wildland Fire Captain. In the absence of a Wildland Fire Captain, the Firefighter shall report directly to the Battalion Chief.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• A Wildland Firefighter – works in the day-to-day operation and maintenance of a fire station, or other site, and the apparatus and personnel assigned.
• Travel is required for this position.
• Firefighters may act in the capacity of Driver/Operator or Wildland Fire Captain as needed.
• Conduct wildfire safety checks and pre-fire planning inspections.
• Participate in drills and training programs.
• Provide information to the public and participate in public relations events.
• Able to work any shift assigned, including nights, holidays, and weekends. Insurance division members may be assigned to an incident for 14 -21 days and be dispatched to fires in the western United States. Work hours are typically 8-hour days; however, hours may vary based on the job and/or customer needs.
• Operate company vehicles in a safe manner.
• Operate tools and equipment in a safe manner.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED
• Current CPR/AED certification

• Valid driver license with good driving record

• Able to work any shift assigned, including nights, holidays, and weekends. Insurance division members may be assigned to an incident for 14 -21 days.

• Ability to pass a work capacity test conducted during the initial onboarding process.

• Proficient in the use of a computer, Ipad, etc., including systems such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other platforms for routine business use.

• Knowledgeable in current wildland firefighting practices and procedures, particularly in the wildland urban interface (WUI) environment.

• Prior wildland firefighting experience (USFS, BLM, Cal Fire, etc.) desired.

• Advanced first aid and/or EMT desired.

Fire Fighter position required certifications

FFT2 OR the following certifications:

ICS 100

IS 700

S-130- hands on portion offered during Capstone Academy if needed to obtain

S-190

L-180

RT-130

Desired Certs

FFT1

ICS 200

IS800

S-131

S-230/231

Q0426

Hazmat

Confine space tech

EMT

Driver Operator 1A /1B – accepted are: DOD, IFSAC, ENOP

Weap

*Any Wildland Fire or Rescue Certifications and or your red card.

*Current year RT-130 if complete - will complete in academy if needed