Wildland Firefighter

Rural Metro Fire • Riverside, CA

21h • Onsite

About The Position

A Wildland Firefighter participates in activities including fire suppression. A Wildland Firefighter reports to, and provides assistance to, a Wildland Fire Captain. In the absence of a Wildland Fire Captain, the Firefighter shall report directly to the Battalion Chief.

Responsibilities/Duties:
A Wildland Firefighter – Are Contracted Fire Resources. Essential duties are to provide Public Utility Companies with a safe environment in which to work. This is accomplished by delivering Fire watch and extinguishment, EMS, fire weather updates, safety briefings along with other duties as needed.
Travel is required for this position.
A typical shift is from 6:00am to 4:00pm but 12+ hour shifts are common. Red Flag Warning periods may require you to work up to a 72-hour shift.
Participate in drills and training programs.
Provide information to the customer and participate in customer relations events.
Able to work any shift assigned, including nights, holidays, and weekends during fire season
Operate company vehicles in a safe manner.
Operate tools and equipment in a safe manner.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Current CPR/AED certification
• Valid driver license with good driving record
• Able to work any shift assigned, including nights, holidays, and weekends. Insurance division members may be assigned to an incident for 14 -21 days.
• 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.
• FFT2 OR the following certifications: ICS 100, IS 700, S-130- hands on portion offered during Capstone Academy if needed to obtain, S-190, L-180, RT-130

Nice To Haves

• Prior wildland firefighting experience (USFS, BLM, Cal Fire, etc.)
• Advanced first aid and/or EMT
• FFT1
• ICS 200
• IS800
• S-131
• S-230/231
• Q0426
• Hazmat
• Confine space tech
• EMT
• Driver Operator 1A /1B – 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

• Provide Public Utility Companies with a safe environment in which to work by delivering Fire watch and extinguishment, EMS, fire weather updates, safety briefings along with other duties as needed.
• Travel is required for this position.
• Work shifts from 6:00am to 4:00pm, with 12+ hour shifts being common. Red Flag Warning periods may require up to a 72-hour shift.
• Participate in drills and training programs.
• Provide information to the customer and participate in customer relations events.
• Able to work any shift assigned, including nights, holidays, and weekends during fire season.
• Operate company vehicles in a safe manner.
• Operate tools and equipment in a safe manner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED