Utility Fire Liaison — Emergency Response Leader

Slalom; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Slalom seeks a Utility Fire Liaison to support LADWP’s Climate Resilience team, protecting responders and crews around energized infrastructure during wildfires. The role links utility, responders, and field teams for safe, coordinated emergency response and post-incident recovery.

Based in LA, you’ll lead training, preparedness, and ICS integration; a subsequent path to a permanent role is possible. On-site work required three days weekly.

Qualifications

• Certifications or training such as ICS 200/300/400 are strongly preferred.
• Experience in fire service, emergency management, or utility operations.
• Ability to train and engage diverse audiences, such as first responders and line crews.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for clear guidance.
• Understanding of electric and water utility infrastructure risks during fires.
• Experience coordinating with fire departments and emergency management partners.
• Ability to operate during high-stress, rapidly evolving incidents.

Responsibilities

• Train and support first responders on safely operating around utility infrastructure.
• Train utility field crews on working within the Incident Command System.
• Serve as a liaison providing SME on utility infrastructure to incident commanders.
• Support wildfire response and recovery efforts including planning and safety briefings.
• Ignition investigation and compliance with reporting and prevention recommendations.
• Support Emergency Operations Center activations with on-call shifts.
• This position's work mode is in-person.

Skills

First responders training

ICS familiarity

Emergency management

Safety trainings

Clear communication

Stakeholder coordination

Incident response

Utility safety

Education

ICS 200/300/400 training

Job description

Slalom seeks a Utility Fire Liaison to support LADWP’s Climate Resilience team, protecting responders and crews around energized infrastructure during wildfires. The role links utility, responders, and field teams for safe, coordinated emergency response and post-incident recovery.

Based in LA, you’ll lead training, preparedness, and ICS integration; a subsequent path to a permanent role is possible. On-site work required three days weekly.