Slalom Flex - Fire Coordinator

Slalom; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 50,971 - 78,523; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Adoption and fertility assistance

Discounted insurance options

Job summary

Slalom is seeking a Fire Coordinator in Los Angeles to strengthen their Climate Resilience team. This crucial role involves training first responders, supporting wildfire response, and serving as a liaison between utilities and emergency services. The position requires experience in fire service and emergency management. Slalom values employee well-being, offering competitive compensation and benefits, including health insurance and retirement plans.

The targeted pay range is $37 to $57 per hour, based on individual qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in fire service, emergency management, or utility operations.
• Certifications such as ICS 200/300/400 preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to train and engage diverse audiences.
• Strong communication skills for conveying safety concepts.
• Knowledge of electric and water utility infrastructure risks.
• Experience in coordinating with fire departments and agencies.

Responsibilities

• Train first responders on operating safely around utility infrastructure.
• Serve as a liaison during wildfire response and recovery.
• Support wildfire response efforts through planning and reviews.
• Investigate fire incidents and collaborate on compliance reporting.
• Assist during Department Emergency Operations Center activations.

Skills

Fire service experience

Emergency management knowledge

Ability to train diverse audiences

Strong communication skills

Understanding of utility infrastructure

Coordination with external agencies

Education

Certifications in emergency management

Utility operations training

Job description

We are seeking a Fire Coordinator to support a local utility’s Climate Resilience team. The Fire Coordinator plays a critical role in strengthening the utility’s Emergency Management capability amid increasing wildfire risk. This position serves as a key liaison between the utility, first responders, and internal field crews, ensuring safe, coordinated operations around power and water infrastructure during emergencies and post‑incident recovery periods.

Reporting within the Emergency Management function, the Fire Coordinator leads training and preparedness efforts focused on fire response, responder safety near energized and pressurized infrastructure, and effective integration with the Incident Command System. The role supports both wildfire suppression and all‑hazards response while contributing to a culture of safety, resilience, and operational readiness. This is a contract position with an opportunity to apply for the permanent role.

What You’ll Do

• Train and support first responders (fire, law enforcement, emergency medical services) on safely operating around utility infrastructure, including energized electrical systems, substations, transmission and distribution assets, dams, reservoirs, pipelines, and other critical facilities.
• Train utility field crews and supervisors on working within the Incident Command System, including responder roles, unified command and communications protocols.
• Serve as a liaison, providing subject‑matter expertise on utility infrastructure to incident commanders, emergency operations centers (EOCs), and cooperating agencies during wildfire response and recovery operations.
• Support wildfire response and recovery efforts, including pre‑incident planning, situational awareness, safety briefings, post‑incident reviews, and lessons‑learned integration into procedures and training.
• Ignition investigation and compliance, working with the power system and fire agencies to investigate and report on all fire incidents, including causes and recommendations for prevention. Collaborate with Compliance Division to ensure all reporting requirements relating to fire are meeting all regulations.
• Support Department Emergency Operations Center activations with shift‑based overtime or on‑call work, including nights, weekends, holidays and extended hours.
• This position's work mode is in‑person.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in fire service, emergency management, or utility operations, with direct involvement in wildfire response, incident management, or hazardous infrastructure environments.
• Certifications or training such as IC­S 200/300/400, fire service training, emergency management credentials, or utility safety programs are strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to train and engage diverse audiences, such as first responders, line crews, supervisors, and cross‑functional utility teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex infrastructure and safety concepts into clear, actionable guidance.
• Understanding of electric and/or water utility infrastructure and the risks these assets present during fires, emergencies, and extreme heat conditions.
• Experience coordinating with external agencies, including fire departments, emergency management organizations, and mutual aid partners.
• Ability to operate effectively during high‑stress, rapidly evolving incidents, balancing safety, operational priorities, and clear communication.

Compensation and Benefits

Slalom prides itself on helping team members thrive in their work and life. As a result, Slalom is proud to invest in benefits that include meaningful time off and paid holidays, parental leave, 401(k) with a match, a range of choices for highly subsidized health, dental, & vision coverage, adoption and fertility assistance, and short/long‑term disability. We also offer yearly $350 reimbursement account for any well‑being‑related expenses, as well as discounted home, auto, & pet insurance.

Slalom is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The targeted hourly pay range is $37/hr to $57/hr. Actual compensation will depend upon an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, location, and other relevant factors. The hourly pay range is subject to change and may be modified at any time.

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EEO and Accommodations

Slalom is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting, developing and retaining highly qualified talent who empower our innovative teams through unique perspectives and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Slalom will also consider qualified applications with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Slalom welcomes and encourages applications from individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates during all aspects of this selection process. Please advise the talent acquisition team or contact [e-mail] if you require accommodations during the interview process.