Wildland Firefighter - Capstone Fire

Rural Metro Fire Department; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated firefighters to join their operations team. This full-time role involves responding to emergencies, performing firefighting duties, and ensuring community safety through fire prevention and education. Candidates should possess strong communication and analytical skills, alongside physical fitness to meet the demands of firefighting tasks. The position offers a dynamic work environment where teamwork and professionalism are paramount. If you're passionate about serving your community and are ready to take on the challenges of firefighting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License and Medical Examiner’s Card required.
• Must have CPR and EMT certifications.

Responsibilities

• Responds to fires and emergencies with skill and safety.
• Administers first aid and maintains fire equipment.

Skills

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Physical Fitness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPR with AED Certification

EMT Certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Position Title:

Firefighter

Department:

Operations

Reports to:

Captain

Employment Status:

☐ Temporary X Full-Time ☐ Part-Time ☐ Commission

FLSA Status:

X Non-Exempt ☐ Exempt

Salary:

$22.00

Position Summary:

The firefighter responsibility is for firefighting, fire prevention and other fire services.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responds to fires with their company in a timely, safe and skilled manner, and participates in control of fires through hose and nozzle work, use of hand tools or a combination of these methods. Quickly follows established Company procedures when responding to emergencies as well as instructions given at the emergency scene. Correctly and promptly uses all relevant apparatus, tools, and equipment. Remains calm and poised in all emergency situations and gains rapid control over the problem at hand.
• Administers first aid to injured parties at their appropriate level of training. Quickly analyzes situations where life safety is threatened and applies the correct treatment.
• Conducts fuels reduction projects as directed by the supervisor on the project. Maintains a positive attitude and strives to meet the client’s needs.
• Safely operates Company vehicles, and equipment as directed.
• Assists in the maintenance of fire and rescue apparatus, tools, and equipment keeping such apparatus, tools, and equipment in good operating and safe condition by competently and efficiently performing maintenance and testing tasks.
• Remains skilled in modern fire suppression tactics, methods through training drills.
• Keeps the company base and related grounds, facilities, and supplies in a clean, orderly and usable condition.
• Performs routine non-firefighting work tasks willingly and adequately such as working on Company records, time cards and other related paperwork.
• Functions satisfactorily as a team member of a fire company at any emergency or non-emergency scene, and willingly accepts their share of the work required.
• Able to meet the physical requirements required to perform firefighting tasks. Remains skilled in and properly applies modern fire suppression tactics, methods, and procedures.
• Projects a positive image to the client as a fire service professional.
• Supports the Capstone Way and works effectively in following policies and procedures.

Education and Experience:

Requirement A:

• Valid Driver’s License
• Valid Medical Examiner’s Card
• Clean Driver’s Record
• High School Diploma or GED

Requirement B:

• CPR with AED
• EMT

• Physical Fitness (Initial Hire and Annually)
• Work Capacity Test - Arduous Level (Pack Test)
• Pass full DOT physical: bending, pushing, pulling, crouching, and vision

Firefighter 1- Wildland Division:

• Minimum Qualifications:
• 18 years old

• Minimum Training Requirements:
• Certificate of completion for a Firefighter 1 Academy OR
• NWCG FFT2 (S-130, S-190, I-100, L-180) OR
• Meets Requirements for NFPA 1001 OR
• Military Fire Fighter Equivalent

Firefighter 2- Wildland Division:

• Minimum Qualifications:
• 19 years old
• 1 year part-time experience with a recognized all-risk Volunteer Fire Department/(Minimum of 25 shifts) OR
• Six Months full-time experience with a professional department

• Minimum Training Requirements:
• Certificate of completion for a Firefighter 1 Academy, OR
• State FF1 certification/ Volunteer FF Certification, OR
• NWCG FFT2 (S-130, S-190, I-100, L-180), OR
• Meets Requirements for NFPA 1001, OR
• Military Fire Fighter Equivalent

Core Competencies:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position:

• COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers. Ability to effectively present information.
• REASONING ABILITY: Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex documents. Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations. Requires advanced analytical and quantitative skills.
• COMPUTER SKILLS: Advanced computer software application (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) and Internet navigational skills. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell.
• The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• This is a full-time position.

Travel:

• This position requires routine visits to personnel at various locations and sites. Overnight travel is rare.

Work Environment:

• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Other Duties:

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement:

Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.

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