SEASONAL FIREFIGHTER 3 - ELKO/ELY/CARLIN

Essential Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent education, completion of certifications as required by the agency, and one year of firefighting experience.
• One year of experience as a Seasonal Firefighter 2 in Nevada State service.

Job Duties

• Assist in wildland and structural fire suppression operations; lay hose and direct hose streams; construct and patrol fire control lines; protect property and natural resources.
• Aid in structural and vehicle fire suppression operations; raise and climb ladders; use fire extinguishers; ventilate structures; perform overhaul and salvage work.
• Participate in pre-suppression activities; conduct inspections of division and volunteer fire department equipment; perform daily clean-up and maintenance of equipment, buildings, and vehicles; check inventory and supplies in order to maintain equipment and prepare for fire suppression response.
• Engage in hazardous fuels management projects; operate woodchippers, chainsaws and other forestry tools and equipment to mitigate fire hazard and improve forest health.
• Engage in wildland fire aviation; manifest cargo and passengers; load and unload helicopters; coordinate helicopter bucket drops and sling loads.
• Instruct students, campground users, and public groups in fire prevention; post, paint, install and maintain danger and prevention signs; conduct home defensible space inspections to identify hazards and recommend corrective measures; patrol areas to identify and reduce potential hazards in order to reduce the incidence of wildland fires.
• Aid in forestry and fire law enforcement; observe people or vehicles and their activities in order to detect and report violations; preserve evidence and protect and control fire scenes.
• Aid in medical emergencies, hazardous materials incidents and traffic accidents; provide first aid and cardiovascular pulmonary resuscitation (CPR); operate rescue and extrication tools; assist with other all-risk emergencies to protect life and property.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Working knowledge of: fire suppression tactics applicable to structural, wildland, vehicle and hazardous materials fires; characteristics and application of chemical fire retardants; facility and equipment maintenance; two-way radio operations and frequencies; use and limitations of personal safety equipment; first aid and CPR.
• Ability to: provide emergency medical treatment to injured persons; function under the Incident Command System (ICS) plan, organize and prioritize daily activities; read and follow written procedures and operations guidelines; communicate effectively orally about fire prevention programs to groups of adults and children; use wildland and structural fire tools; use rescue and extrication tools.