Fire Response Lead- NR Forest Fire Resp Lead

Responsibilities

• Preparation for wildfire suppression by organizing and maintaining equipment, maintaining an inventory of supplies and requesting new supplies as needed, winterizing fire suppression equipment before storage at the end of fire season, and maintaining buildings and grounds.
• Responding for initial attack on wildfires and working on prescribed burns as part of the area wildfire suppression team by leading emergency fire fighters, operating fire suppression equipment, protecting the fire scene and gathering information for investigators, and completing initial reports.
• Assisting Area Supervisor with fire prevention activities by directing emergency fire suppression personnel and assisting with their training.
• Performing strenuous physical work under unfavorable conditions, including the use of hand and power tools.

Requirements

• Two months wildfire response experience.
• An associate’s degree or higher in natural resource management with an emphasis in wildland firefighting.
• Successful completion of the following trainings prior to application: Fire Fighter Training S-130; Introduction to Wild Land Fire Behavior S-190, Introduction to Incident Command System I-100, Human Factors on the Fire Line L-180, and Incident Management System and Introduction IS-700.
• A Class A Driver's License (CDL).

Qualifications

• Knowledge of wildfire suppression including initial attack, fire behavior, fire control, mop up, and fire line safety.
• Knowledge of fire suppression equipment maintenance and operation.
• Knowledge of state and local fire laws and regulations.
• Communication skills sufficient to ensure accurate and effective transmission of information.
• Ability to understand and use information contained in the Forestry Administrative Area Fire Plan.
• Ability to perform tasks under extreme environmental conditions.
• Ability to recognize reportable events.
• Ability to maintain and organize fire line equipment.
• Ability to use maps and GPS equipment.
• Ability to operate fire equipment.
• Ability to coach and direct emergency firefighters.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• 12 paid holidays each year.
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children.
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years).
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury.
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care.
• Training, classes, and professional development.
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support.
• Daily Living/Convenience Services.
• Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.