Term Wildland Firefighter - Boulder County

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The Wildland Firefighter is responsible for assisting the Senior Firefighter (SRFF), Fire Management Operations Specialist (FOS) and Fire Management Officer(s) (FMO/AFMO) with fire suppression operations, prescribed fire, and forest restoration activities.

Examples of Duties

1. Suppresses and extinguishes wildland fire.
2. Performs fire prevention activities.
3. Participates in fire crew physical training (PT) sessions & maintains self in good physical condition.
4. Manages, maintains, and repairs suppression equipment, and supplies related to wildland fire.
5. Participates in forest restoration and hazard fuel mitigation activities.
6. Assists with prescribed fire planning and implementation. 
7. Must be available for fire assignments locally, regionally, and nationally, requiring extended travel.
8. May respond to incidents 24/7, holidays, and weekends, which may require paid over-time.
9. Attends & completes all mandatory trainings.
10. Instructs, assists, and participates with fire-related trainings and courses as needed and as qualified.
11. Performs other related work duties as assigned.
    

Required Qualifications

Age:  Must be 18 years of age or older.

Physical:   Candidates must successfully complete a physical fitness assessment consisting of either a 1.5-mile run (men: 13:30 or less; women: 15:00 or less) or a 3-mile run (men: 28:00 or less; women: 32:00 or less). Additional minimum standards include push-ups (men: 25 or more; women: 15 or more), pull-ups (men: 5 or more; women: 2 or more), and a plank hold (men: 1 minute 30 seconds; women: 1 minute 15 seconds). These values represent minimum thresholds; however, due to a cumulative scoring system, candidates must exceed the minimum standard in at least one event. Meeting only the minimum in all events will not satisfy the overall requirement. Additionally, must be able to pass the Work Capacity Test (WCT):  3.0 mile walk on level ground while carrying a 45-pound pack in 45 minutes or less.

Education: High School Diploma and/or equivalent. 

Licenses: Must have a valid driver’s license. 

Qualifications:  Completed S-130, S-190, L-180, I-100 and possess a current NWCG recognized Red Card. 
Prefer candidate with at least one season of firefighting experience at the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2) qualification or greater.
Applicants with similar outdoor work experience and demonstrated skills and abilities may be considered (e.g., prescribed fire, trails, fuels crew, and other field-related work). 

Preferred Qualifications:

• NWCG qualified Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1) or higher, NWCG qualified Engine Operator (ENOP), NWCG S-212 certification of qualified Faller 3 (FAL3) or better, experience/training with portable pumps (S-211), and/or fire aviation knowledge and experience.
• Colorado state-certified or National Registry EMT-B.
• An A.S. or B.S. in Fire Science and/or Forestry, or related course study.

Special Requirements: Must be National Incident Management System (NIMS) compliant within one year of filling the position. Must be first aid and CPR certified within one year. Opportunities for these and other trainings will be provided. 

Employee must pass an agency criminal background check, mandatory polygraph test and driving record check.

Learn more and apply here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/boulder/jobs/5293153/term-wildland-firefighter