Wildland Fire Module Crewmember

Elk Creek Fire Protection District • Pine, CO

2d

About The Position

The Wildland Fire Module Crewmember is a seasonal primary wildland fire position responsible for implementing all aspects of Wildland Fire Module operations. The crewmember performs day-to-day duties under the direction of the Module Lead and reports directly to the Module Senior Firefighter, Module Squad Boss, and Module Assistant for daily operations. The position requires professional conduct and adherence to the District’s Core Values and Wildland Fire Division standard operating procedures. It involves participation in fireline and wildfire suppression operations, training, and arduous physical training, as well as maintaining readiness for assignments that may last up to 21 days plus travel.

Requirements

• Experience of less than one season; experience is flexible.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must pass a background check.
• Training in S130, S190, L180, and S212, plus various on-the-job trainings.
• Ability to perform arduous physical activity, including standing, walking, stooping, bending, lifting, crawling, jumping, sliding, climbing, and repetitive motion.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions, including extreme temperatures below 0°F and above 100°F, and under hazardous or adverse conditions.
• Ability to use District-supplied personal protective equipment as needed.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to travel for wildland fire assignments around the United States for up to 21 days plus travel.

Nice To Haves

• FFT2 qualification.
• FAL3 or FAL2 qualification.
• EMT qualification.
• HELR qualification.
• Professional flexibility, teamwork, desire to learn, and desire to help build competent, high-functioning teams and programs.

Responsibilities

• Implement day-to-day operations as directed by the Module Lead.
• Perform operations to a high standard and ensure safe conduct in the workplace and on assignments.
• Participate in daily briefings and wildfire suppression operations, including fireline operations.
• Comply with Wildland Fire Division SOPs and maintain conduct consistent with the Core Values.
• Implement assigned Module Management Programs and collateral duties as issued by the Module Squad Boss and Assistant.
• Participate in classroom and on-the-job training.
• Participate in arduous physical training and maintain a constant state of readiness.
• Reinforce the chain of command.
• Conduct oneself professionally under the direction of the Module Senior Firefighter, Squad Boss, Assistant, and Lead.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed