Wildland Firefighter

BE A HERO while making up to a year's salary in one summer!!! Overtime usually begins on day three while on a typical 14-day assignment. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! Be an Entry Level Wildland Firefighter for the BEST professional company out there!

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Seasonal, On-Call Entry Level Position - During Wildland Fire Season (approximately June through November)

Looking for: Entry Level FFT2 (Firefighter 2) FFT1 (Firefighter 1) CRWB (Crew Boss) ENGB (Engine Boss)

No Experience Necessary!

See Job Descriptions for full details:

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The work is performed in a forest and rangeland environment in steep terrain where surfaces may be extremely uneven, rocky, covered with thick tangled vegetation. Temperatures are frequently extreme, either from the weather or from the fire. Smoke and dust conditions are frequently severe. Hazardous nature of the work requires there to be Personal Protective Equipment and Clothing provided by company.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum Age: 18

Turn in completed application.

Have valid government issued photo identification in your possession at all times.

Read and understood job description.

Complete training per NWCG PMS 310-1: https://www.nwcg.gov/publications/pms310-1

Initial Entry Level Wildland Firefighter Training Class
OR Annual Wildland Firefighter Refresher Class and supply the certifications.
Pack Test/Work Capacity Fit Test Arduous Level,
IS-100.C: Introduction to the Incident Command System and supply the certifications.
IS-700.B: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System and supply the certifications.
1st Aid/CPR training every two years keep in your possession at all times.
Performance Task Books (PTB). *For FFT1, and ENGB/CRWB’s need.
Furnish own personal gear (i.e. tent, sleeping bag, pillow, clothing, boots, etc. and personal supplies).
Be available on-call during fire season to travel in & out of state for extended periods of time.
We do not house employees; you are responsible for your own relocation and housing.

Supply Clean/Negative Drug Test results.
Pass a Background Check.

Consistent Phone Communication- Need current working number for contact as on -call basis.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:
Complete training per NWCG PMS 310-1: https://www.nwcg.gov/publications/pms310-1

If you are experience, please send us your history and past experience documentation file after you have submitted an application.

APPLY TODAY!!! We will train you to be a certified Wildland Firefighter!!

PHYSICAL FITNESS LEVEL TEST CERTIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:
NWCG PMS 310-1 Work Capacity Fit Test completed/passed at “Arduous” Level: The pack test is a job-related test of the capacity for arduous work. It consists of a 3-mile walk with a 45-pound pack over level terrain. A time in under 45 minutes, the passing score for the test. Approximates an aerobic fitness score of 45, the established standard for wildland firefighters. The energy cost of the test is similar to the energy cost demanded on the job. The test is correlated to measures of performance in field tasks such as working with hand tools or carrying loads over rough terrain and with measures of aerobic and muscular fitness. The test’s length ensures that successful participants will have the capacity to perform prolonged arduous work under adverse conditions, with a reserve to meet emergencies.

FEE/CHARGES/COSTS:
Initial wildland firefighter training and annual fire fighter refreshers are at no cost to FSE students!

FEMA IS-700.B, and FEMA IS-100.C = no cost –must be completed online.

Returning FSE employees - 2nd year no cost RT130 without lapse of seasonal work.

DMV INFORMATION
Required Driver License: No, preferred.

HOURS:
Typically -Shifts for day average - up to 12-16 hours per day and up to 14- 21 day assignments per government orders;
Upon Government orders: possible for more.

SALARY/WAGES/PAY:

- 2025 pay to be determined depending on experience [DOE]
- Health and Welfare is for the first 40 hours in the workweek on Federal Jobs, only.
- After the first 40 hours of workweek, pay is time & ½ of the base pay.
- Paid Bi-weekly

While on paid assignment:
Lodging, meals, and showers provided in/by fire camp camping area

WORK SITE
Areas to be dispatched overnight will be throughout the United States. Majority of dispatches will be in the Western U.S. First Strike is based out of Roseburg, Oregon. You must be able to respond to base within one hour of call out.

APPLY:
On really, or at www.FSEco.com, or in person at First Strike Environmental, 256 Quarry Road, Roseburg, OR 97470-9453. You can also call between the hours of 10 am - 3pm, (800) 447-3558 with questions or to receive an application emailed to you! Apply TODAY to be a seasonal Entry Level Wildland Firefighter. Details will be discussed FOLLOWING an application submittal.

See Job Description: https://cdn.hibuwebsites.com/300fbe4f08874d37a62e8d5178d14287/files/uploaded/WebsitePost 2021-03-03 no wages_Wildland Firefighter FFT2 FFT1 SRB JobDescription Introduction employment office style.pdf

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary

Pay: From $33.68 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 120 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift

Application Question(s):

• Have you read and understand the Job Description?
• Do you have current government issued ID?
• Do you have a current drivers license?
• Can you travel outside of Oregon for assignments?
• Are you at least 18 years old and legal to work in the United States?

Ability to Relocate:

• Roseburg, OR 97470: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $34