Wildland Firefighter - Seasonal

This recruitment is being conducted to fill future Seasonal Wildland Firefighter vacancies funded by grants and/or NV Energy contract.

Graduation from high school or successful certification of equivalency (GED).

• NWCG S-130 Basic Wildland Firefighter within ninety (90) days of appointment.
• NWCG S-190 Introduction to Fire Behavior within ninety (90) days of appointment.
• FEMA ICS100 Incident Command System within six (6) months of appointment.
• FEMA ICS200 Incident Command System within six (6) months of appointment.
• FEMA ICS700 Incident Command System within six (6) months of appointment..

• Work independently or as a skilled member of a fuels management crew engaged in fuels management, including broadcast burning, hand piling, pile burning, other brush disposal techniques, and herbicide application.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, including chainsaws, firing equipment, and/or portable pumps.
• Gather data and record information on fuel types, weather conditions, fire behaviors, and status of work accomplished.
• Responsible for observing the rules of fire safety and fire behavior while on the fireline.
• Serve as a member of the fire crew assigned to suppress the full range of wildland fires independently, performing recurring fire suppression duties.
• Perform assignments as a wildland firefighter, developing a working knowledge of fire suppression and fuels management techniques, practices, and terminology.
• May work in and around aircraft such as helicopters and must be able to observe all safety regulations.
• Searches out and extinguishes burning materials by moving dirt, applying water by hose or backpack pump, etc. Chops brush, fells small trees, and moves dirt to construct fireline using various hand tools such as axes, shovels, Pulaskis, and McLeods, and may use power tools including chainsaws and portable pumps to control the spreading of wildland fire and/or to prepare control lines prior to burning.
• Patrol fireline to locate and extinguish embers, flareups, and hotspot fires that may threaten developed firelines.
• Cleans, reconditions, and stores fire tools and equipment.
• May assist trained personnel in more specialized assignments, such as backfire/burnout, mobile/stationary engine attack, construction of helispots, helitack operations, and performing hover hookups.
• Participate in fire and safety training in the techniques, practices, and methods of fire suppression and in the safe, efficient operation and use of tools, equipment, and vehicles used in fireline activities.
• Participate in crew proficiency checks and drills. Participate in safety sessions and fire critiques.
• Ensures own and others' welfare and safety in all aspects of the assignments.
• Use specialized fuels management tools, such as a motorized chipper and chain saws; use power tools, specialized hand tools, and fire suppression equipment to construct fire lines; install and remove hose lays; perform fire suppression and mop-up operations after the fire is controlled; receive training in maintenance and routine fire line operation of heavy equipment as needed.

Full Performance (These may be acquired on the job and are needed to perform the work assigned.) 

Knowledge of:

• Policies and procedures of the district.
• Geography of the district, including major streets and landmarks.
• Fuels reduction and wildland firefighting methods, tools, and equipment.
• Fire line terminology required to communicate with other crew members.

• Perform a variety of fuels reduction and wildland firefighting assignments.

• Basic mathematics.
• Hand and power tools, and facilities maintenance.

• Learn a variety of fuel reduction and firefighting duties, methods, tools, and equipment. 
• Analyze situations quickly and reach logical conclusions in emergencies. 
• Plan, organize, and prioritize daily activities. 
• Read and comprehend laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Read and follow street maps. 
• Understand and follow oral and written directions. 
• Maintain records and prepare reports. 
• Understand basic arithmetic elements using whole numbers, decimals, percentages, and fractions. 
• Exercise good judgment and safe work practices.
• Exercise emotional control and work under stressful situations. 
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. 
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental personnel, other agencies, the public, and others contacted in the course of work.

Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District Does Not Discriminate on the Basis Of Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or Expression, Age, Disability or National Origin in the Activities and/or Services Which it Provides. EOE.