DFPC WFMS Firefighter II: Module Lead

Firefighter IIThe mission of the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC) is to serve and safeguard the people and protect the property, resources, environment, and quality of life in Colorado. DFPC's vision is to be the Nation's premier state fire organization by acting with foresight, providing bold leadership, enhancing our partnerships, and exemplifying the highest level of professionalism in fire prevention and protection, while building a safe and supportive work environment for our employees.The Division achieves this mission and vision through its four (4) Sections: Center of Excellence, Fire and Life Safety, Professional Qualifications and Training, and Wildland Fire Management. Each of the four sections serve Colorado's fire community in a different capacity- from training firefighters to technological advancements in public safety, responding to and managing wildfires to building code enforcement, DFPC is dedicated to serving and safeguarding the people of Colorado while protecting property, resources, environment and quality of life.One of the Wildland Fire Management Section's (WFMS) primary roles is to assist and support local agencies with a range of wildland fire management programs including administrative, technical, preparedness, planning, response, and prescribed fire and fuels functions. Wildland fire management in Colorado is a cooperative, interagency partnership between local, county, state, tribal, and federal entities. Wildland fire protection responsibilities on non-federal lands in Colorado follow a hierarchy of: local jurisdiction > county sheriff > and finally to the State of Colorado (DFPC). WFMS plays a crucial role in coordinating with external partners and representing Colorado at both regional (multi-state) and national levels.This position is an operational, field level position with work lead responsibilities whose primary purpose is to: provide wildland fire suppression response and incident response; assist in mitigation, fuels, and prescribed fire functions; assist in fire-preparedness support including training; and provide response and support in other all hazard incident response as qualified.Work Environment100% In-person positionShift work may be required when assigned to an incident.This position may require call-back, extended staffing, and days-off staffing based on fire conditions, incident activity and availability of firefighter resources.Key ResponsibilitiesFire Suppression and Incident ResponseConstructs fireline utilizing hand tools;Cuts and clears vegetation utilizing power saws;Performs structure protection;Conducts mop up and patrol operations;Carries out ignition operations;Operates pumps;Installs hose lays and water delivery systems;Performs and assists with rescue operations;Operates and travels in vehicles on and off-road;Hauls and packs fire related equipment and supplies;Uses various tools and equipment such as chainsaws, shovels, drip torches, fusees, pulaskis;Uses various communication methods including radios;Uses maps, compass, GPS, and other technology and tools to gather information and navigate an incident;Performs safety inspections, maintaining and repairing of tools and equipment;Performs and follows demobilizing duties, including required incident documentation.Based on location and business needs, the position will perform non-wildfire and all-hazard incident response and support functions as trained, qualified, and equipped including, but not limited to: structure fire, hazmat, search and rescue, medical, etc.Requires use of fire experience and knowledge, rudimentary skill in firefighting tasks, and the ability to recognize and communicate safety considerations and other factors (fire intensity, fuel conditions, weather observations, etc.). This knowledge, skill, and ability is shown by being qualified as an National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) Firefighter 1 (wildland).As qualified on an incident, the employee may temporarily work as a Firefighter IIIIncident response may require travel to active fires, severity assignments, and pre-position assignments throughout Colorado and across the nation.Incident response may require crews to be assigned to an incident for two weeks or longer in austere living and working conditions.Incident response may require working long hours (up to 16 hours per day) in outdoor settings and performing strenuous manual labor under extreme environmental conditions.Work schedules will be expected to be flexible and modified at times to fit the business need based on fire conditions.Work duties include participation in physical conditioning activities for up to one hour each day.Mitigation, Fuels Treatment and Resource Management ProjectsWhile providing for his/her individual safety, the employee works as a crewmember lead in planning and implementation of mitigation, fuels treatment and resource management projects, including but not limited to:Cuts, clears, piles, and disposes of treated vegetation;Uses tools and equipment such as chainsaws, firing equipment, portable pumps, chippers, air curtain burners and more;Constructs firelines and prescribed fire burning as assigned;Performs ignitions and holding operations;Conducts mop up and patrol operations;Uses various communication methods including radios; may pre-program radios for assignments;Uses and maintains on and off-road vehicles;Hauls and packs fire related equipment and supplies;Performs and mentors others in safety inspections, maintains and repairs tools and equipment; cleans, reconditions, and stores properly.Collects, documents and gathers data and records information on fuels sampling, fuel types, weather conditions, fire behaviors, and status of work accomplished.Assists in design, development, and writing of plans for various resource management projects, including but not limited to: hazardous fuels reduction projects, prescribed fire projects and natural resource management projects.Follows the appropriate processes and chain of command for collecting, producing, and distributing information.Work duties include participation in physical conditioning activities for up to one hour each day.Fire Preparedness and Support & Other Duties as AssignedEstablishes and maintains the physical fitness level necessary to effectively perform hard physical labor for extended periods under adverse climate, fuel, and terrain conditions; mentors and trains new firefighters and validates readiness of assigned personnel.Inspects & maintains crews response equipment, vehicles, tools, PPE and more; contributes to implementing processes to inventory tools, PPE, equipment; accounts for any safety issues; communicates repair/replacement needs to supervisor.Collects, compiles and calculates various wildland fuels and fire danger rating indices using appropriate tools and technology.Communicates effectively with multichannel radios, prepares and programs radios for assignments and repair and/or replacement.On-going training and professional development in the State of Colorado; CDPS, DFPC & WFMS standard operating policies, procedures & guidelines. This includes time-keeping systems, time & leave policies, incident documentation requirements, travel & purchasing policies and more.May assist or lead the logistics and instruction of various courses, training and events, such as wildfire suppression classes, incident management, structural firefighting, medical and first aid, job fairs and community outreach to DFPC employees and external agency personnel.Assists other DFPC programs (reports, data entry, filing, training and testing, inspections, research, fire billing, logistics etc.) as needed and available to support the mission of CDPS and DFPC.Other duties as assigned. GovernmentJobs.com