Fire Science Technician

About the Role

Under the supervision of the Fire Science Technology Assistant Dean of Instruction and the Faculty, the Fire Science Technician will work in concert with the faculty to provide quality learning experiences for fire science students. This position engages with students in both classroom and laboratory settings, including live fire training. The Fire Science Technician will identify individual learning needs of students and teach them to increase their performance on various tasks. This is a part-time position limited to 28 hours per week (Saturday through Friday).

Responsibilities

Fire Science Technicians are expected to guide students in the following NFPA 1001 tasks:

• General Requirements: Donning & Doffing PPE, Ropes, Knots, and Hoisting Tools, Documentation, Standard, or Code
• Fire Ground Communication: Initiate a Response, receive a Telephone Call, and Transmit on Radio
• Fire Ground Operations:
  • Don SCBA & Emergency Procedures
  • Respond on Apparatus, Scene Safety, Forcible Entry, Exit Hazardous Environments
  • Ground Ladders, Vehicle Fire, Class A Fire – Stacked or Piled
  • Search and Rescue, Horizontal Ventilation, Vertical Ventilation
  • Overhaul a Fire Scene, Salvage, Extinguishers, Scene Lighting, Control Utilities
  • Ground Fire, Ground, Above, or Below Level Fire
• Prevention, Preparedness, and Maintenance: Clean and Check Equipment and Clean and Inspect Hose

Requirements

• Education and experience sufficient to meet the rigors of the position. Examples may include:
  • Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control Certifications in: Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Hazardous Material Operations & Technician, Fire and Emergency Services Instructor I, or Fire Instructor I
  • Current certifications: Emergency Medical Technician – Basic, BLS for Healthcare Provider
• 400 hours serving as a Firefighter I with a Fire District or as a volunteer (experience in lieu of a degree is acceptable)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to work with faculty and other teaching assistants in a live-fire training scenario
• Ability to conduct physical training with students
• Commitment to working effectively with students, employees, and community members of all backgrounds
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) or conversational language abilities preferred
• Must perform assigned duties within the State of Colorado and accurately report work location
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a background check, including a motor vehicle records report
• Adherence to all safety and compliance policies of Colorado Mountain College
• Ability to transport students from campus to the live fire training ground in Dotsero, CO, using a CMC vehicle
• Willingness to work within the scheduling of Fire Science Technology courses, which may include a 48/96 schedule

Working Conditions

• Constant sitting, occasional walking, standing, and driving
• Occasional handling of objects, pushing/pulling
• Frequent reaching with hands/arms and use of finger movements
• Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects up to 50 lbs
• Constant written and oral communication; occasional reasoning, analyzing, and performing calculations
• Daily use of a computer and standard office equipment; occasional driving of a vehicle

Pay

The hiring pay rate is $33.91 per hour. Colorado Mountain College utilizes a wage progression compensation model that accounts for a candidate’s skills and experience, with the final rate set commensurate with qualifications.

Benefits

• Retirement contribution
• Annual and sick time
• Mental health resources
• Tuition benefit