GENERAL PURPOSE

Under general supervision from the Wildland Captain or Wildland Firefighter Lead when assigned, provides direct services, individually and as a member of a firefighting team, in the suppression and control of fires, wildfire mitigation, emergency response preparation, and provides other kinds of emergency assistance to the public as required.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

·         Responds to wildland fires within the District, which may include dispatches when off-duty.

·         Responds to wildfire deployments nationally which typically last up to 16 days with the possibility of extension.

·         Conduct fuel mitigation projects around the District, to include chainsaw, chipping and piling operations.

·         Cleans, inspects and maintains apparatus, equipment, and station.

·         Participates in drills and frequent training sessions to maintain basic wildland firefighting skills.

·         Performs under emergency conditions which may require strenuous exertion in the face of such challenges as to include smoke, high temperatures, steep terrain, and strenuous labor.

·         Performs daily physical training and participates in District physical testing.

·         Utilizes District computer system for record keeping, pre-incident planning and other job-related functions.

·         Operates a variety of firefighting equipment in a broad range of environments.  

·         May be assigned to drive and operate fire apparatus to and on the scene of emergencies.

·         Leads Squad/small crew on various assignments to include suppression, mop-up, mitigation, patrolling, physical fitness, training, etc.

·         Assists with paperwork, record keeping and other communications.

·         Trains and mentors FFT2s and other firefighters.

·         Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFICATES

·         Must be 18 years of age or older.

·         All employees of the District are expected to uphold and exhibit the District's Code of Conduct, District and employee values.

·         Pass a criminal history background check.

·         Pre-employment drug screen.

·         Graduation from High School or GED

·         You must possess a valid Utah Driver's License.

·         NWCG Firefighter I qualification

·         S-290, Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior

·         S-212, Wildland Fire Chain Saws

·         S-211, Portable Pumps and Water Use

·         Must complete an Arduous Work Capacity Test

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABIL ITIES

Working knowledge of

o   The goals and objectives of the District's fire control program.

o   Effective techniques and methods of fire suppression and control.

o   Effective operation of policies and procedures established for the District.

o   Emergency medical procedures.

Skills in

o   The operation of the apparatus to be driven.

o   Methods and techniques of basic wildland firefighting.

o   Basic maintenance of equipment, apparatus, and station.

Ability to

o   Follow written and verbal instructions.

o   Communicate in a written and verbal manner.

o   Ability to exercise appropriate safety tactics in firefighting and medical emergencies.

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT USED

·         Firefighting apparatus

·         Chainsaws and portable pumps

·         Hand tools

·         First aid equipment

·         Personal protective equipment

·         Computers, applications, radios

·         Other District equipment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

·         While performing the duties of this job, the employee is f equently required to sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, twist, or jump; and taste or smell.  

·         The employee must frequently lift and/or move more than 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

·         Job duties require moderate to heavy physical exertion; constant seeing and hearing; constant attendance; must be able to wear and work in breathing apparatus. 

·         Requires great muscular exertion, stooping, kneeling, climbing and balancing.

·         Requires the ability to pack wildland fire packs and equipment for great distances, strenuous terrain and through extreme conditions to include hot, cold, wet, dry, and windy weather.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

·         Great mental pressure and fatigue exist during an average day due to exposure to difficult situations, contact with the public and deadlines; exposure to emergency situations that involve dangerous and disagreeable conditions including smoke, heights, fire, stress, hazardous materials, communicable diseases, excessive noise, fumes, heat, cold, water, emergency driving, etc. 

·          A moderate amount of overtime hours may be required, around 700-1000 hours per season

·         Typically work periods are 10 hours in length while off assignment, but can exceed 16 hours while on assignment

·         I likely call back on days off, especially between April 1 and November 1.

·         Will be required to travel away from home for several days at a time, typically up to 16 days at a time and sometimes longer. Days away from home may exceed 80 nights per year*.  Seasonal employees are subject to a maximum of 1870 hours per year. *

·         While deployed, it may be required to sleep on the ground, go for extended periods without cell phone service and live in less-than-ideal conditions.

·         This position will remain (probationary) during the entirety of the job offer.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person(s) assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. The approved class specifications are not intended to and do not infer or create employment, compensation, or contract rights to any person or person. This updated job description supersedes prior descriptions for the same position. Management reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.