Wildland Fire Captain

Rural Metro Fire•Riverside, CA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Wildland Fire Captain Driver Operator (CDO) is responsible for overseeing all operations on a Type 6 or Type 7 engine, ensuring a safe working environment for customers. This role involves documenting daily activities, accurately completing timecards, and communicating operational objectives to Battalion Chiefs. The CDO provides essential services to Public Utility Companies, including fire watch and extinguishment, EMS, fire weather updates, and safety briefings. Travel is required for this position, and the role includes developing and directing drills and training programs, as well as participating in customer relations events. Understanding the chain of command is crucial. While a typical shift is from 6:00 am to 4:00 pm, 12+ hour shifts are common, and Red Flag Warning periods may require up to 72-hour shifts. The CDO is the driver operator, typically for a Type 6 engine, and may act as a Battalion Chief when needed. The position requires the ability to work any assigned shift, including nights, holidays, and weekends, and involves supervising the safe operation of company vehicles and equipment, conducting performance evaluations, and using iPads with associated applications.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
Current CPR/AED certification
Valid driver license with good driving record
Able to work any assigned shift, including nights, holidays and weekends.
Ability to pass a work capacity test conducted during the initial onboarding process
Proficient in the use of a computer, Ipad, etc., including systems such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other platforms for routine business use.
Knowledgeable in current wildland firefighting practices and procedures, particularly in the wildland urban interface (WUI) environment.
Prior wildland firefighting experience (USFS, BLM, Cal Fire, etc.)
Valid Drivers License
Current CPR
Travel for this position is required
FFT2, FFT1 MUST Be Wildland – Structure is not sufficient. Or the following: ICS 100, ICS 200, IS 700, IS 800, S-130 – hands on portion offered during Capstone Academy, S-190, L-180, S-131 – can be acquired during capstone Academy. Class offered., S-230/231, Q0426, RT-130

Nice To Haves

Desired - Advanced first aid and/or EMT
Hazmat
Confined Space Tech
EMT
Driver Operator 1A /1B – also accepted are: DOD, IFSAC, ENOP
Weap
Any Wildland Fire or Rescue Certifications and/or your red card.
Current year RT-130 if complete - will complete in academy if needed.

Responsibilities

Overseeing all operations on a Type 6 or Type 7 engine while providing a safe working environment for our customers.
Documenting the day's activities and ensuring timecards are accurately completed at the end of the day.
Daily communicating operational objectives to the Battalion Chiefs.
Delivering Fire watch and extinguishment, EMS, fire weather updates, safety briefings along with other duties as needed.
Develop, direct and participate in drills and training programs.
Provide information to the customer and participate in customer relations events.
Understand the Chain of Command.
Supervise the safe operation of company vehicles and company equipment.
Conduct performance evaluations of assigned crew members as required.
Using iPads with associated applications.