Fuels Management Tech / Firefighter

OSAGE NATION•Pawhuska, OK

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fuels Management Technician/ Firefighter is a key fuels/fire management position within the Wildland Fire Management Department. This position is responsible for the operation and maintenance of specialized tools or equipment, primarily as a crewmember of a fuels management/ prescribed fire module. But may also serve on an engine, hand crew, or helitack module. The incumbent performs assignments that involve an experienced knowledge of fuels management and fire suppression techniques and practices in order to assist technical, skilled, and supervisory positions within the Fire Management Department. The Fuels Management Technician/ Firefighter primarily focus on safe use, proper operation, and maintenance of equipment used to accomplish fuels management work on hazardous fuels reduction projects and preparation and implementation of prescribed burns on treated units. The work consists of proper maintenance and operation of Heavy Equipment (Compact Track loaders, Excavators, Dozers, etc.) Hand tools and chainsaw use, containment line construction, management of operations and site preparation, use of pumps and other portable water apparatus. Hose lays using appropriate nozzles and nozzle adjustments in the effective use of water and additives. Working in and around aircraft such as helicopters, adhering to safety rules, utilizing intermediate knowledge of fire behavior, and the appropriate use of fuels/fire terminology.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Must possess an incident qualification card at the Arduous Fitness Level
Required Training: Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior (S-190), Firefighter Training (S-130), Human Factors on the Fireline (L-180), NIMS-ICS 100, 200, 700
Firefighter Type 2(FFT2)
Must be able to drive and operate a tractor/trailer transport
Maintain a commercial driver’s license (Class A CDL)
Must meet the Federal Interagency Wildland Firefighter Medical Standards for arduous duty
Must maintain the prerequisite physical stamina and strength needed to perform rigorous duties and pass the Work Capacity Test at the arduous level annually
Working knowledge of standard fuels/fire program requirements, tactics, methods, procedures, safety rules, regulations and skills in the use of hand tools, radios, pumps, hoes, and chainsaws sufficient to perform routinely assigned fire suppression and prescribed fire assignments
Working knowledge of fire behavior, hazards, and accepted fuels/fire safety and procedures to prevent injury and loss of life
Basic knowledge of heavy equipment and engine operation, fuels/fire terminology, reporting requirements, procedures, and first aid procedures
Must maintain a professional attitude and appearance that positively represents the Nation
Requires a high level of personal integrity and ethics
Requires a high level of problem solving skills
Must maintain confidentiality at all times
Requires ability to use Microsoft Office Suite programs
Requires good interpersonal communication and team work skills
Requires willingness and ability to learn new skills, including travel to conferences and training sessions
Must be able to pass a criminal background check; drug/alcohol test and have a clean driving record
Must have a valid driver’s license – may be required to drive GSA or Nation vehicles

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree preferred
Preferred Training: Wildland Fire Chainsaws (S-212), Fire Operations in the Wildland Urban Interface (S-215), Portable Pumps and Water Use (S-211), Firing Operations (S-219), Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior (S-290)
Preferred Qualifications: Basic Faller (FAL3), Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5), Wilderness First Responder Complete (WFSTAR)
Wildland Fire Safety training Annual Refresher (RT-130)

Responsibilities

Operation and maintenance of specialized tools or equipment
Serve as a crewmember of a fuels management/ prescribed fire module, engine, hand crew, or helitack module
Perform assignments involving experienced knowledge of fuels management and fire suppression techniques and practices
Assist technical, skilled, and supervisory positions within the Fire Management Department
Focus on safe use, proper operation, and maintenance of equipment for fuels management work
Conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects
Prepare and implement prescribed burns on treated units
Maintain and operate Heavy Equipment (Compact Track loaders, Excavators, Dozers, etc.)
Use hand tools and chainsaws
Construct containment lines
Manage operations and site preparation
Use pumps and other portable water apparatus
Perform hose lays using appropriate nozzles and nozzle adjustments
Work in and around aircraft such as helicopters
Adhere to safety rules
Utilize intermediate knowledge of fire behavior
Use appropriate fuels/fire terminology