Seasonal Wildland Firefighter

Responsibilities

• Performs firefighting activities including driving fire apparatus, operating pumps and related equipment, laying hose, and performing fire combat, containment and extinguishment tasks.
• Works under the general supervision of the Wildland Chief, Fire Engine Boss, and/or the Shift Coordinator.
• Serves as a Wildland Firefighter on a Wildland Fire Engine.
• Works both independently and as a crew to perform engine operational duties in the suppression of wildland and prescribed fires.
• Drives engine to fire locations in consideration of safety of crew and equipment, and how the equipment can be best used for control and mop-up operations.
• Personally performs and may direct others in starting fire pump, priming pump, adjusting engine speed and pump valves, laying hose, and using appropriate nozzles and nozzle adjustment for effective use of water and additives.
• Has knowledge of maintaining specialized equipment used to respond to wildland urban interface situations.
• Qualified individuals may serve as Incident Commander on initial attack.
• Will serve in a hand crew capacity to construct fire line with hand and power tools.
• Maintain fire equipment, apparatus, and facilities.
• Performs minor repairs to department equipment and apparatus.
• Performs fuel reduction activities and/or other wildland fire mitigation projects as assigned.
• Performs fire hydrant maintenance, inspection and record keeping.
• Other duties as assigned by FFD supervisors and administration.
• Using excellent customer service skills, establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other employees, officials, and all members of the general public.
• Must maintain NWCG Wildland Red Card Certification.
• Attends classes in firefighting, emergency medical services, hazardous materials, wildland firefighting and related subjects.
• Receives and relays fire calls and alarms.
• Operates computer, radio and other communication equipment.
• Presents programs to the community on safety and fire prevention topics.
• Operates a motor vehicle to assist in carrying out the business of the Department and the City.
• Attendance at work is an essential function of this position to include extended deployments outside of the region.
• May assist to coordinate or instruct other department personnel, as assigned.

Qualifications

• Subject to the City of Farmington's Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy (pre‑employment, post‑accident, random, reasonable suspicion, return‑to‑duty, follow‑up testing).
• Must successfully pass firefighter entrance exam.
• Must successfully pass interview panel(s).
• Must successfully complete an arduous level pack test per NWCG guidelines.
• Must pass an extensive background check.
• Must pass a pre‑employment physical examination.
• Must pass a pre‑employment drug screen.
• Must be 18 years or older at time of employment.
• Must have a valid High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record for the past three years.
• Must be able to obtain a driver's license applicable to Fire Department apparatus.
• Must be able to read and write the English language.
• Must have a working knowledge of driver safety; CEVO class preferred.
• Must have ICS 100 and ICS 200.
• Must have S‑130, S‑190 and L‑180.
• Must pass the Arduous Work Capacity Test per NWCG standards.
• Must be available 24/7 during the hired work period for in‑city and out‑of‑area deployments.
• Must be able to meet the NWCG standard for Firefighter Type 2.
• Must have the ability to perform strenuous or peak physical effort during emergency, training or station maintenance for prolonged periods under extreme conditions (heights, heat, cold or smoke).
• Must have the ability to act effectively in emergent and stressful situations.
• Must have the ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Must have the ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the general public.
• Preference points: 0.5 point for an Associate’s Degree, 1 point for a Bachelor’s Degree, 1.5 points for a Master’s Degree or higher (based on a