Seasonal Wildland Firefighter

Pleasant Grove City•Pleasant Grove, UT

About The Position

Seeking multiple firefighters and/or engine boss for the 2026 wildland fire season. Position is open until filled. For more information, see the recruitment video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=aXplVzGUOx0 GENERAL PURPOSE Protects life and property by performing firefighting, emergency aid, wildland interface, and fire prevention duties. Maintains fire equipment, apparatus, and facilities. FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES Fire suppression activities that include rescuing of persons, providing for exposure protection, hazard confinement, fire suppression and extinguishment. Firefighting activities including driving fire apparatus, operating pumps and related equipment, laying hose, and performing fire combat, containment and extinguishment tasks. Basic life support emergency medical services Operate radio and other communication equipment Utilize appropriate safety equipment under extremely hazardous conditions Perform general maintenance work in the upkeep of fire facilities and equipment Maintain a high level of professionalism through attendance of job improvement courses, seminars and conferences Follow departmental Rules and Regulations, Standard Operating Procedures, Medical Treatment Guidelines, and Field Operational Guidelines Maintain physical condition and skills Conduct duties with associated efficiency, including written correspondence, development of spreadsheets, operation of database programs and computer data entry Conduct inventories Carry out duties in conformance with Federal, State, County, Local Laws and Ordinances Protect the privacy of all patient information in accordance with Pleasant Grove Fire Rescue's privacy policies, procedures, and practices, as required by Federal Law, and in accordance with general principles of professionalism as a government / heath care provider employee Under direct, general supervision, performs wildland fire suppression, management, and control activities as part of an engine, module, or hand crew. Other wildland fire related duties involve fire prevention, patrol, detection, and/or prescribed burning. SUPERVISION RECEIVED Works under the guidance and direction of the Fire Chief, Deputy Chief, or supervisory personnel of emergency incident. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Develops a working knowledge of fire suppression and fuels management techniques, practices and terminology related to fire line construction, use of pumps and engines, hose lays using appropriate nozzles and nozzle adjustments for the effective use of water and additives, working in and around aircraft such as helicopters, working knowledge of use and maintenance of chainsaws, safety rules, basic fire behavior, and fire camp etiquette. Performs fire suppression and rescue operations which may involve quickly entering and exiting emergency vehicles; lifting, carrying and dragging heavy objects; climbing over and pulling oneself over obstacles; jumping down from elevated surfaces; jumping over obstacles; balancing on uneven or narrow surfaces. Conduct daily inspections of condition and readiness of apparatus and equipment; clean, wash and maintain apparatus and equipment; maintain inventory of equipment and supplies. Ensures the readiness of equipment and personnel. Accurately completes all required paperwork for the deployment or other project as outlined by Department policy. If qualified and licensed as a Utah EMT, AEMT or Paramedic: Provide efficient and immediate care to the ill and injured patient if needed. Determines the nature and extent of illness or injury and establishes priority for required emergency care. Based on assessment findings, renders emergency medical care to adult, infant and child, medical and trauma patients. Provides pre-hospital emergency medical care of simple trauma patients such as controlling hemorrhage, treatment of shock, bandaging wounds and immobilization of painful, swollen, deformed extremities. Operates a variety of equipment, tools, devices and vehicles as required to perform assigned duties. Performs related duties as required.

Requirements

Possess or be able to obtain a valid Utah driver's license
Must have refrained from ever using hallucinogenic drugs; marijuana in the past two (2) years; all other illegal drug use (including steroids) in the past five (5) years; must be a non-smoker and have refrained from use of any tobacco products(s) for the past 12 months
Must have a good driving record free from "at fault" accidents and convictions for violations of criminal traffic infractions to include adjudication withheld for the past 12 months. A good driving record will include no driver's license suspension within the past five years
Must not have been convicted or plead nolle contender to any 1st or 2nd degree misdemeanor within the last three years
Education: High School Diploma or GED
NWCG Incident Qualification card (Red Card)
Must be at least 18 years of age
Knowledge: Knowledge of standard wildland fire management program requirements, suppression tactics, methods and procedures; fire behavior hazards, and accepted fire safety practices and procedures to prevent injury and loss of life; agency and interagency qualifications, position task book requirements, and certification standards and procedures adopted by the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG).
Skill in using and maintaining wildland firefighting hand tools, pumps and hoses, chainsaws and applicable emergency medical equipment.
Ability to perform all tasks, duties and responsibilities associated with the certifications, licenses and essential tasks identified herein; respond quickly to changing situations; exercise good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs, communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; work under extreme mental tension and pressures; work a variety of shifts for long hours; effectively deal with demanding and traumatic situations; work in all weather conditions; develop effective working relationships with supervisors, medical professionals, co-workers, and the public.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Fire suppression activities that include rescuing of persons, providing for exposure protection, hazard confinement, fire suppression and extinguishment.
Firefighting activities including driving fire apparatus, operating pumps and related equipment, laying hose, and performing fire combat, containment and extinguishment tasks.
Basic life support emergency medical services
Operate radio and other communication equipment
Utilize appropriate safety equipment under extremely hazardous conditions
Perform general maintenance work in the upkeep of fire facilities and equipment
Maintain a high level of professionalism through attendance of job improvement courses, seminars and conferences
Follow departmental Rules and Regulations, Standard Operating Procedures, Medical Treatment Guidelines, and Field Operational Guidelines
Maintain physical condition and skills
Conduct duties with associated efficiency, including written correspondence, development of spreadsheets, operation of database programs and computer data entry
Conduct inventories
Carry out duties in conformance with Federal, State, County, Local Laws and Ordinances
Protect the privacy of all patient information in accordance with Pleasant Grove Fire Rescue's privacy policies, procedures, and practices, as required by Federal Law, and in accordance with general principles of professionalism as a government / heath care provider employee
Under direct, general supervision, performs wildland fire suppression, management, and control activities as part of an engine, module, or hand crew.
Other wildland fire related duties involve fire prevention, patrol, detection, and/or prescribed burning.
Develops a working knowledge of fire suppression and fuels management techniques, practices and terminology related to fire line construction, use of pumps and engines, hose lays using appropriate nozzles and nozzle adjustments for the effective use of water and additives, working in and around aircraft such as helicopters, working knowledge of use and maintenance of chainsaws, safety rules, basic fire behavior, and fire camp etiquette.
Performs fire suppression and rescue operations which may involve quickly entering and exiting emergency vehicles; lifting, carrying and dragging heavy objects; climbing over and pulling oneself over obstacles; jumping down from elevated surfaces; jumping over obstacles; balancing on uneven or narrow surfaces.
Conduct daily inspections of condition and readiness of apparatus and equipment; clean, wash and maintain apparatus and equipment; maintain inventory of equipment and supplies.
Ensures the readiness of equipment and personnel.
Accurately completes all required paperwork for the deployment or other project as outlined by Department policy.
If qualified and licensed as a Utah EMT, AEMT or Paramedic: Provide efficient and immediate care to the ill and injured patient if needed.
Determines the nature and extent of illness or injury and establishes priority for required emergency care.
Based on assessment findings, renders emergency medical care to adult, infant and child, medical and trauma patients.
Provides pre-hospital emergency medical care of simple trauma patients such as controlling hemorrhage, treatment of shock, bandaging wounds and immobilization of painful, swollen, deformed extremities.
Operates a variety of equipment, tools, devices and vehicles as required to perform assigned duties.
Performs related duties as required.