Wildland Type 2 Firefighter

This is an exciting opportunity for a year-round, full-time wildland firefighting position with the Carson City Fire Department, located in beautiful Carson City, NV! Employees receive a generous benefits package, including City-paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, and Nevada PERS retirement. Enjoy the excitement of wildland firefighting with the stability and benefits that come with City employment!

Under immediate supervision, participates in fuels management, fire prevention and education, conducts pre-suppression activities to include fuels mitigation, equipment and facility maintenance, serves as a crewmember performing fuels management and fire suppression duties in adverse climate, fuel and terrain conditions.

Employees with the Carson City Fire Department are afforded a generous benefits package, including items such as NV PERS retirement, medical, dental and life insurance, and paid time off as per the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Carson City Wildland Firefighters', Local #2251.

**This is an at-will grant funded position and as such employees are responsible for knowing and abiding by the rules of the grant.  This position will continue to be funded as long as the grant is renewed. **

Please Note: Human Resources determines whether or not you meet the minimum qualifications for the job based on your experience as you describe it on your application. Do not substitute a resume for your application, or write "See Attached Resume" on your application. We do not review resumes, unless specifically stated on the job announcement. Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education and Work Experience" section of the application. Applicants not meeting these requirements will not be considered for employment. 

** This recruitment will remain open until recruitment needs are satisfied. Individuals are encouraged to apply immediately, as hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made. **

This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive.  Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.

Fuels Management/Hazardous Fuels Reduction

• Conducts and documents reviews of watersheds, homes and subdivisions for safety and operations during fire emergencies, assists in open space and trail maintenance, conducts inspections of        City Fire Department equipment, performs daily clean-up and maintenance of equipment, buildings and vehicles, checks inventory and supplies, meets with cooperators and discuss fire danger situations, and patrols areas and identifies potential hazards; and   maintains equipment and prepares for fire suppression response
• Instructs community, public land users, and public groups in fire prevention, installs and maintains danger and prevention signs, identifies, and recommends corrective measures
• Provides first aid and cardiovascular pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for co-workers and public if confronted with an emergency and if properly certified.  
• Performs wildland hand crew duties including packing heavy loads of fuel, food, water, and tools for miles over rough terrain in hot and arduous condition
• Conducts fuel mitigation assignments in non-emergency conditions to create and harden fuel breaks, enhance trails, reduce fuel loading  
• Performs pre suppression activities, including participation in hazardous fuels reduction on public and private property

Fireline Duties

• Performs wildland hand crew duties including packing heavy loads of fuel, food, water, and tools for miles over rough terrain in hot and arduous conditions
• Performs wildland operation duties including, deploying hose lays, completing preventative engine maintenance checks, and effectively using water and foam
• Performs portable pump operator duties such as pump site selection, set up and operation; and supports chainsaw operations
• Applies knowledge of fuels, terrain, weather and fire behavior to decisions and actions
• Uses Incident Command System (ICS) terminology, organization and command structure and follows standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Uses and maintains personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensures proper refurbishing and resupply of tools, vehicles, food, water, and supplies
• Uses Incident Response Pocket Guide (IRPG), PMS 461, to guide actions
• Looks, listens, and learns; asks questions when appropriate and ensures that instructions are understood when they are given
• Observes interactions and operations to expand experience level
• Apply the Standard Firefighting Orders and Watch Out Situations to the assignment, as stated in the IRPG
• Performs wildland fire and prescribed fire duties including suppression, preparation, ignition, monitoring, holding, and mop-up; uses standard firefighting hand tools

 To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience:
High school diploma
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION:

All required licenses and certificates must be maintained in active status without suspension or revocation throughout employment.  

• A valid driver’s license 
• FEMA ICS 100, Introduction to ICS
• NWCG L-180, Human Factors in Wildland Fire Service
• NWCG S-130, Firefighter Training
• NWCG S-190, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior
• FEMA IS-700, NIMS: An Introduction
• NWCG RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR), this is not required for first year FFT2
• First aid and CPR certificates

The following certificates are preferred at time of hire:

• NWCG S-290 course work – Intermediate Wildland Behavior certificate
• EMT-B (State of Nevada or National Registry) certificate

Required Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of:

• Wildland firefighting 
• Multichannel radio operation and ICS terminology
• The use, repair, and maintenance of handheld tools and power tools
• Facility maintenance
• Fire behavior and weather conditions
• Fire suppression tactics applicable to wildland firefighting
• The characteristics and application of chemical fire retardants
• Topography to assist with wildland fuels management
• Pre and post suppression activities for hazardous fuels reduction and vegetation management on public and private property
• The Incident Command System (ICS)
• The use, limitations, and maintenance of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds

Ability to:

• Travel far distances by motorized vehicles and foot
• Adjust actions based on changing information and evolving situation awareness
• Communicate changing conditions to coworkers and supervisor, follow established processes and chain of command for collecting, producing, and distributing information
• Understand instructions and obtain briefing from supervisor, and ensure individual readiness
• Report changes in fire behavior or hazardous conditions to supervisor
• Participate in After Action Reviews (AAR)
• Operate within skill level and limitations
• Apply the Risk Management Process as stated in the IRPG:
  • Identify hazards
  • Assess hazards
  • Develop controls and make risk decisions
  • Implement controls
• Report all incident and injuries
• Establish Lookouts, Communications, Escape Routes, and Safety Zones (LCES) before they are needed according to IRPG guidance
• Apply the Standard Firefighting Orders and Watch Out Situations to the assignment, as stated in the IRPG
• Use Look Up, Down and Around in the IRPG to help maintain situational awareness and adjust actions accordingly 
• Identify health and safety hazards from smoke and mitigate exposure as necessary (Smoke: Know the Risks module)
• Comply with all safety practices and procedures
• Provide for health, safety, and welfare for self and those around
• Document and submit, as required, SAFECOM, SAFENET, and City/agency specific forms and document and submit Crew Time Report (CTR), SF-261 
• Receive and follow demobilization instructions from supervisor
• Provide emergency medical treatment to injured persons, if properly certified
• Provide first aid and CPR to injured persons, if properly certified
• Read topographical maps and use hand tools
• Provide basic maintenance to vehicles and equipment
• Plan, organize and prioritize daily activities
• Function effectively in potentially dangerous and life-threatening situations for extended periods of time
• Function effectively under the Incident Command System 
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with NV Energy and other hired contractors
• Other duties as assigned

Under Immediate Supervision – Incumbents at this level are closely supervised in essentially all aspects of their assigned work except for routine and basic tasks.  Work methods are generally prescribed in specific terms.  They usually follow an established routine with general assignments, and their work is subject to frequent reviews.  A position may involve repetition of a limited number of tasks that after initial training and review warrant only occasional supervisory review.  
 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
 
Physical Fitness Level: Arduous
 
Duties involve fieldwork requiring physical performance calling for above-average endurance and superior conditioning.  These duties may include an occasional demand for extraordinary strenuous activities in emergencies under adverse environmental conditions and over extended periods of time.  Requirements include running, walking, climbing, jumping, twisting, bending, and lifting more than 50 pounds; the pace of work typically is set by the emergency.

The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, run, sit and drive; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is required to climb, balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and walk on uneven and steep terrain. Specific vision abilities required for this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
 
The employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions; frequent exposure to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high and precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.  The employee is exposed to dangerous conditions arising out of direct contact with out-of-control fires.
 
Employees are required to pass a physical ability test prior to appointment to the position.  The physical ability test will consist of the pack test at the arduous level. NWCG standard 
 

 CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

1. All new employees will serve a probationary period of twelve (12) months. Such employees are not subject to the administrative order and may be laid off or discharged during this period for any reason, or no reason.
2. This is a grant funded position and as such employees are responsible for knowing and abiding by the rules of the grant. This position will continue to be funded if the grant is renewed.
3. Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
4. This position works variable work hours and an intermittent schedule. This position may require working evenings and/or weekends, overtime work, and may also require working 12-hour shifts for up to two weeks at a time.
5. City employees are required to stay at or return to work during emergencies to perform duties specific to this position or to perform other duties as requested in an assigned response position. This may require working a non-traditional work schedule or working outside normal assigned duties during the incident and/or emergency.
6. New employees are required to submit to a fingerprint- based background investigation and a drug screen.  Employment is contingent upon passing the background and the drug screen.
7. Carson City participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.  All candidates who are offered employment with Carson City must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment.  Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made.  For additional information regarding acceptable documents for this purpose, please contact Human Resources at 775.887.2103 or go to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services web page at www.ucis.gov.

Salary : $51,545 - $57,149