Wildland Fire Module Squad Boss
About The Position
The Wildland Fire Module Squad Boss is a permanent, full-time position responsible for overseeing operations for a Type 2 Wildland Fire Module. The Squad Boss reports to the Module Assistant for day-to-day operations and is ultimately supervised by the Module Lead. Under their direction, the Squad Boss provides leadership, supports safe operations, participates in project planning and wildfire suppression, and ensures compliance with Wildland Fire Division SOPs and module management programs. The role includes supervising and training crewmembers, managing operational activities and resources, supporting employee matters and performance management, and reinforcing the chain of command and organizational core values. The position requires professional conduct and a unified leadership presence. Work involves arduous physical activity, hazardous and adverse conditions, exposure to smoke and other environmental irritants, and travel around the United States for wildland fire assignments lasting up to 21 days plus travel.
Requirements
- Three years of wildland fire experience.
- Experience working in a team environment.
- Leadership and training experience.
- FFT1 certification.
- FAL2/3 certification.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Must pass a background check.
- Required training: S130, L180, S131, S190, S290, S212, S219, ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Nice To Haves
- ICT5 certification.
- FAL2 certification.
- HELR/HECM.
- FEMO.
- FIRB.
- CRWB.
- EMT.
- Organizational skills.
- Public speaking.
- Training development and delivery.
- Professionalism.
- Flexibility.
- Teamwork.
- Desire to learn.
- Desire to build competent, high-functioning teams and programs.
Responsibilities
- Supervise the Module Senior Firefighter and crewmembers in day-to-day operations as directed by the Module Lead and Assistant.
- Provide consistent leadership during implementation of operations.
- Provide for safe operations in the workplace and on assignments.
- Participate in daily planning for projects and wildfire suppression operations.
- Ensure compliance with Wildland Fire Division SOPs.
- Ensure Module Management Programs are implemented as issued by the Module Lead.
- Manage and oversee morning briefings, radio programming and cloning, station supplies, vehicle and equipment operation, planning, and maintenance.
- Oversee spike camp and vehicle maintenance and personal conduct during fire assignments.
- Ensure conduct complies with Core Values.
- Serve as the first point of contact for employee issues, including conflicts, complaints, injuries, and Workers’ Compensation claims, and initiate documentation as required.
- Provide performance evaluations for responsible crewmembers and the Senior Firefighter.
- Provide classroom and on-the-job training.
- Provide first-line discipline for performance issues involving responsible crewmembers.
- Assist with interviews, hiring, and onboarding of crewmembers.
- Reinforce the chain of command at all times.
- Maintain professional conduct and a unified leadership presence for responsible crewmembers under the direction of the Module Lead and Assistant.
- Maintain training and use District-supplied personal protective equipment as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
