Wildland Engine Boss

Kalispel Tribe Careers•Usk, WA

About The Position

Assist in the plan and coordinates activities of a combination fire department, including fire prevention and suppression, emergency medical services, disaster planning, and hazardous material mitigation by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of the Kalispel Tribe of Indians and the reservation.
Knowledge of basic computer skills.
Valid driver’s license and be eligible for automobile insurance.
Qualified Engine Boss per NWCG
ICS 100
ICS 200
NIMS 700
NIMS 800
Wildland Firefighter Physical Requirements
Annual Pack test (3 miles, 45 pounds, 45 mins or less).
Pass the required BIA firefighter physical.

Nice To Haves

Certified First Aid/ CPR, EMT preferred.
Washington State Boaters Safety card.

Responsibilities

Responds to Wildland Fire calls on the Kalispel Indian Reservation, Auto Aid and Mutual Aid jurisdictions.
Move out on wildland fires with KTFD Wildland engine crews.
Performs as a member of a fire crew assigned to suppress the full range of difficulty and complexity of fires.
Moves dirt, chops brush, fells small trees, etc., to build fire line using hand tools such as axe, pulaski, shovel and McLeod, and power saws to control spreading wildland fire.
Patrols areas of controlled fire to “mop-up” by searching out and extinguishing any remaining burning material.
Operates specialized fire suppression equipment such as portable pumps or drip torches.
May be assigned to other resource management activities such as fuels, recreation, timber or reforestation when not performing fire suppression duties.
Overnight travel will be required for fire suppression or fire related assignments.
Must be available 24/7 for fire assignment during fire season.
Must be available for up to 21 days per fire assignment not counting travel days.
Additional duties as assigned.