Grand Canyon Firefighter: First-Responder at the Rim

Xanterra Travel Collection; Grand Canyon Village (AZ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Short and Long-Term Disability

401k with match

Life and AD&D Insurance

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Programs

Learning and Development Programs

On-site meals

Free on-site laundry facility

Free Wi-Fi

Referral Bonus $350

Grand Canyon Railway Train Rides

Discounts at Xanterra properties

Job summary

Xanterra Travel Collection is hiring Firefighters for Grand Canyon National Park Lodges on the South Rim. You will respond to fire and EMS calls, operate under NPS and Incident Command, and wear a badge of hospitality while protecting guests and park resources.

This full-time, year-round role includes competitive hourly pay, housing in a shared apartment, meals on-site, and access to benefits. Qualifications include EMT (NREMT), HazMat Awareness, Structural Firefighter I & II, and a valid U.S.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid National Registry EMT Certification.
• HazMat Awareness and Operations certifications with either IFSAC or ProBoard accreditation.
• Structural Firefighter I & II certifications with either IFSAC or ProBoard accreditation.
• Must possess a valid U.S. Driver’s License and comply with the Xanterra South Rim Company Vehicle Policy.
• Wildland (S-130/S-190) preferred, or complete within one year of hire.
• Obtain Incident Safety Officer (ISO) Certification within two years of hire.
• ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800 must be completed within six months of hire.
• BAT and Urinalysis training must be successfully completed.
• Must be at least twenty-one years of age at time of hire.
• Ability to meet all medical and physical agility requirements for firefighters in accordance with the NFPA 1001.
• Excellent written, verbal, and problem solving skills; plus ability to interact effectively with guests, employees and other designated officials.
• Ability to calmly deal with medical, fire, or safety situations.
• Working knowledge of radio communications.

Responsibilities

• Respond to fire calls in Grand Canyon Village, as well as for any fires throughout the South Rim area. Investigate and/or report the incident working within NPS protocols.
• Respond to EMS calls for all Xanterra properties and throughout the South Rim territory as assigned by NPS Fire Chief.
• Participate in training sessions as designated by Xanterra Fire Captain, NPS Fire Chief, or Risk Manager.
• Assist NPS Visitor and Resource Protection staff and/or Wildland Fire Battalion Chief, following their assignments and orders. Xanterra staff will operate under the Incident Command System for all South Rim incidents.
• Maintain a professional working relationship with all NPS Law Enforcement, Fire Department and Technical Rescue employees.
• Resolve situations within your control and within guidelines as established by Risk Manager and NPS Fire Chief.
• Compile daily logs, report to appropriate entity, write reports in a timely and accurate manner.
• Enroll, attend, and successfully complete ongoing training classes as determined by Fire Captain and/or NPS Fire Chief.
• Perform BAT and Urinalysis testing to current standards on employees per company policy as needed.
• Adhere to all Risk Management, safety, environmental, and NPS Fire Department policies.
• May be called upon to assist with hazardous materials incidents performing to the certified level of training of each employee.
• Must maintain current EMS certifications, Fire certifications and attend minimum annual Live Fire Refresher as hosted by NPS.
• Complete an annual Wildland Pack Test to maintain Structural/Wildland eligibility which encompasses 45 pounds over three miles in less than 46 minutes.
• Assist F&S Security Officers as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by the Fire Captain or NPS Fire Chief which may include daily, weekly, or monthly vehicle checks on fire apparatus or ambulances, cleaning of respective fire stations, snow removal, and/or cleaning of F&S vehicles and fire apparatus.

Skills

EMT Certification (NREMT)

HazMat Awareness

Structural Firefighter I & II

Driver's License

Wildland training S-130/S-190

Job description

Xanterra Travel Collection is hiring Firefighters for Grand Canyon National Park Lodges on the South Rim. You will respond to fire and EMS calls, operate under NPS and Incident Command, and wear a badge of hospitality while protecting guests and park resources.

This full-time, year-round role includes competitive hourly pay, housing in a shared apartment, meals on-site, and access to benefits. Qualifications include EMT (NREMT), HazMat Awareness, Structural Firefighter I & II, and a valid U.S.