Wildland Firefighter (Fire Suppression)

Summary

Firefighter

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Duties listed are at full performance grade GW-05 level.

Serves as an experienced firefighter on a hand crew or other related fire suppression crews performing fire suppression and/or fuels management duties under the most adverse conditions of climate, fuels, and terrain.

Performs the duties of a fully qualified chain saw operator and chainsaw repair technician.

Is certified in the use of helicopter long lines. Performs all aspects of wildland and prescribed fire operations including preparation, ignition, monitoring, holding, and mop up.

Collects fire weather data, fuel and/or soil moisture samples, maps projects, and maintains records. May on occasion serve as driver of a crew carrier.

Gathers and considers information on weather data, topography, fuel types, and fire behavior in responding to wildland fire incidents.

Job Description

Firefighter

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Duties listed are at full performance grade GW-05 level.

Serves as an experienced firefighter on a hand crew or other related fire suppression crews performing fire suppression and/or fuels management duties under the most adverse conditions of climate, fuels, and terrain.

Performs the duties of a fully qualified chain saw operator and chainsaw repair technician.

Is certified in the use of helicopter long lines. Performs all aspects of wildland and prescribed fire operations including preparation, ignition, monitoring, holding, and mop up.

Collects fire weather data, fuel and/or soil moisture samples, maps projects, and maintains records. May on occasion serve as driver of a crew carrier.

Gathers and considers information on weather data, topography, fuel types, and fire behavior in responding to wildland fire incidents.