Hand Crew Firefighter

Orange County Fire Authority • Irvine, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision, to perform a full range of strenuous physical tasks relative to fire suppression, fire line construction, improvement, and rehabilitation to fire lines and burn areas; mop up fire hotspots using hand tools to stop the fire spread; and related support functions. The Hand Crew Firefighter is distinguished from a Firefighter, which has a full range of firefighting responsibilities. In addition to the performance of hand crew firefighting duties, incumbents may serve on as needed basis in technical assignments performing one of the following: fire suppression and prevention, training, and communications.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
• Experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of this job.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License at time of appointment.
• Subject to enrollment in the California DMV Pull Notice Program.
• Must pass an arduous pack test (3-mile hike with a 45-pound pack in 45:00 minutes or less) or provide IQCS Master Record showing current fitness level status as Arduous.
• Must pass a written examination with a minimum score of 80%.
• Must pass a panel interview with a minimum score of 80%.
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment background check.
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment medical examination including a drug screen.
• Must take an oath of allegiance to the United States of America and the State of California.

Nice To Haves

• Possession of an S-130 Firefighter Training Certificate
• Possession of an S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior Certificate
• Possession of an L-180 Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service Certificate
• Possession of a CA/S-212 Wildland Fire Chainsaws Certificate or NWCG S-112: Introduction to Chainsaw Operations
• Possession of an NWCG Firefighter Type 1
• Possession of a valid California Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) License or Paramedic License
• Completion of a State Certified Basic Firefighter 1 Academy
• Possession of a valid Incident Qualification Card / Firefighter Red Card or Incident Qualifications and Certifications System (IQCS) Master Record

Responsibilities

• Perform a full range of strenuous physical tasks relative to fire suppression.
• Construct, improve, and rehabilitate fire lines and burn areas.
• Mop up fire hotspots using hand tools to stop fire spread.
• Perform related support functions.
• Serve on an as-needed basis in technical assignments performing fire suppression and prevention, training, and communications.

Benefits

• Base wage increases: 4.5% effective March 19, 2027; 4.5% effective March 17, 2028; 4.5% effective March 16, 2029; 4.5% effective March 15, 2030; 4.5% effective March 14, 2031.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED