Firefighter Type Crewmember

Description

POSITION TITLE: Firefighter Type 2/1 Crew member CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

DEPARTMENT: Preparedness Resources Department

SUPERVISOR: Captain/Engine Boss

GRADE: NE10 $ 19.36 ($40,269) - $29.04 ($60,403)

GRADE: NE11 $ 21.06 ($43,805) - $31.99 ($65,707)

Under direct supervision the Firefighter Type 2 Crew member serves as an entry level member of a fire suppression / hazardous fuels management crew and performs related duties as assigned. Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information.

• Establishes and maintain the physical fitness level necessary to effectively perform hard physical labor for extended periods under adverse climate, fuel and terrain conditions.
• Obtains briefing from supervisor.
• Performs wildland fire and prescribed fire duties including suppression, preparation, ignition, monitoring, holding, and mop-up.
• Performs hand crew duties including packing in equipment, and tools to an incident / work site.
• Performs engine operations duties including running the pump, deploying hose-lays, completing preventative engine maintenance checks, and effectively using water and water additives.
• Performs portable pump operator duties such as pump site set-up, and operations.
• Support chainsaw operators.
• Applies knowledge of fuels, terrain, weather, and fire behavior to decisions and actions.
• Uses and properly maintain personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Uses standard firefighting tools such as Pulaski, shovels, McLeod, chainsaws, drip torches, etc.
• Follows crew Standard Operating Procedures.
• Ensures proper refurbished tools, equipment, and supplies are placed on the engine.
• Models leadership values and principles, provide positive influence, emphasize teamwork.
• Acquires, analyze, and use relevant situational information to make more informed decisions and take appropriate actions.
• Adjusts actions based on changing information and evolving situation awareness.
• Communicates changing conditions to supervisor.
• Looks, listens, and learns; ask questions, and ensure you understand instructions when they are given.
• Be a student of fire; observe interactions and operations to expand experience level.
• Works independently or as a skilled member of a fire suppression and/or a fuels management crew. Which may include hand piling, pile burning, broadcast burning, and other brush removal techniques.
• Uses a variety of hand tools and power tools, including chainsaws, firing devices, and /or portable pumps.
• Gathers data and records information on fuel types, weather conditions, fire behavior, and status of work accomplished.
• Responsible for observing the rules of fire safety and fire behavior while on the fire line.
• Serves as a member of a fire crew assigned to suppress the full range of wildland fires, independently performing recurring fire suppression duties.
• Performs assignments as a wildland firefighter in developing a working knowledge of fire suppression and fuels management techniques, practices and terminology.
• May work in and around aircraft such as helicopters and must be able to observe all safety regulations.
• Searches out and extinguishes burning materials by moving dirt, applying water by hose or back pack pump, etc. Chops brush, fell small trees, and move vegetation and dirt to construct fire line using various hand tools, and power equipment, which may including chippers, portable pumps, and other equipment to control the spread of wildfire.
• Patrols fire line to locate and extinguish hotspots that may be threatening the established fire line.
• Cleans, reconditions, and properly stores fire tools and equipment.
• May assist trained personnel in more specialized assignments.
• Participates in fire and safety training, as well as training on techniques, practices, and methods of fire suppression tactics and in the safe and efficient use of tools, equipment and vehicles used in fire line activities.
• Participates in crew proficiency checks and drills. Participates in safety sessions and after action reviews.
• Ensures own and others welfare and safety in all aspects of the assignments.
• Represents the agency with dignity, integrity, and spirit of cooperation in all…