Wildland Fire Module Crewmember

Elk Creek Fire Protection District; Colorado; Vor Ort; USD 25.000 - 33.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Elk Creek Fire Protection District seeks a Seasonal Wildland Fire Module Crewmember to perform module operations under the supervision of the Squad Boss and Senior Firefighter. This role involves field operations, training participation, and adherence to safety and SOPs while supporting wildfire response across the United States.

Primary duties include executing daily tasks, maintaining readiness, and contributing to high-performance teams. Candidates should have <1 season experience, a valid driver’s license, and be prepared for arduous physical work in varied conditions.

Qualifikationen

• Experience: <1 Season (Flexible)

Aufgaben

• Implement day-to-day operations as directed by Module Lead.
• Provide high level of performance during implementation of operations.
• Ensure safe operations in the workplace and on assignment.
• Participate in daily briefings and in wildfire suppression operations.
• Maintain compliance of all Wildland Fire Division SOPs.

Kenntnisse

Professional

Flexibility

Teamwork

Desire to learn

Team building

Jobbeschreibung

Position Title

Wildland Fire Module Crewmember - Seasonal

Division

Wildland

Supervisor

WFM Squad Boss & Senior FF

Mission Statement

To encourage and promote wildfire safety and prevention to make our mountain community a safe place to live, work, and play.

Job Summary

The Wildland Fire Module Crewmember is a seasonal position responsible for the implementation all aspects of operations for the WFM. The Module Crewmember reports directly to the Module Senior Firefighter, Module Squad Boss and Module Assistant on day-to-day operations and is ultimately supervised by the Module Lead.

Under the direction of the Squad Boss, the Module Crewmember will:

• Implement day-to-day operations as directed by Module Lead.
• Provide high level of performance during implementation of operations.
• Ensure safe operations in the workplace and on assignment.
• Participate in daily briefings and in wildfire suppression operations.
• Maintain compliance of all Wildland Fire Division SOPs.
• Ensure assigned Module Management Programs and collateral duties are being implemented as issued by the Module Squad Boss and Assistant.
• Participate in fireline operations.
• Maintain high level of conduct and compliance with Core Values at all time.
• Participate in training both classroom and OJT.
• Participate in arduous physical training and maintain constant state of readiness.
• Reinforce the Chain of Command at all times.

The Wildland Fire Module Crewmember is a primary Wildland Fire Position, and will be expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times under the direction of the Module Senior Firefighter, Squad Boss, Assistant and Lead.

Required Experience, Education, and Training

Experience

• <1 Season (Flexible)

Certifications

• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must pass background check

Training

• S130, S190, L180, S212
• Various on the job trainings.

Desired/ Target Qualifications

• FFT2
• FAL3/2
• EMT
• HELR
• EMT

Competencies

• Professional
• Flexibility
• Teamwork
• Desire to learn
• Desire to participate in building competent and high functioning teams and programs.

Working Environment and Physical Requirements

• Arduous physical activity is required in the performance of normal duties, occasionally under extreme adverse conditions.
• This position requires standing, walking, stooping, bending, lifting, crawling, jumping, sliding, climbing and repetitive motion.
• Work is performed in all weather conditions, wind, snow, rain and in extreme temperatures below 0 degrees Fahrenheit and excess of 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Work is performed under hazardous and adverse conditions, including but not limited to slippery/uneven surfaces, proximity to moving mechanical equipment, burning materials, broken glass or other materials, electrical currents, high places and confined spaces.
• Work may result in exposure to smoke, gases, chemicals, fumes, odors, mists and dusts, which can affect the respiratory system or skin.
• Employees are required to maintain training and utilize personal protective equipment as supplied from the District as needed to perform their duties.
• This position demands frequent use of sensory activities such as talking, seeing, hearing, smelling, feeling (identifying objects by touch), depth perception and color vision.
• This position requires the ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• This position will involve periods of high physical, mental and/or emotional stress.
• This position will involve travel for wildland fire assignments around the United States for up to 21 days plus travel.