Wildland Fire Captain

Wildland Fire Captain

WILDLAND FIRE CAPTAIN DRIVER OPERATOR (CDO) - Duties include, but are not limited to, overseeing all operations on a Type 6 or Type 7 engine while providing a safe working environment for our customers. The CDO is responsible for documenting the day's activities and ensuring timecards are accurately completed at the end of the day. Daily communicating operational objectives to the Battalion Chiefs.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Wildland Fire Captain Driver Operator (CDO) – Are Contracted Fire Resources. Essential duties are to provide Public Utility Companies with a safe environment in which to work. This is accomplished by delivering Fire watch and extinguishment, EMS, fire weather updates, safety briefings along with other duties as needed
• Travel is required for this position.
• Develop, direct and participate in drills and training programs. Provide information to the customer and participate in customer relations events.
• Understand the Chain of Command.
• A typical shift is from 6:00am to 4:00pm but 12+ hour shifts are common. Red Flag Warning periods may require you to work up to a 72-hour shift.
• Wildland CDO is the driver operator. This is typically a Type 6 engine.
• A Wildland CDO may act in the capacity of Battalion Chief as needed.
• Able to work any shift assigned, including nights, holidays and weekends.
• Supervise the safe operation of company vehicles and company equipment.
• Conduct performance evaluations of assigned crew members as required.
• Using iPads with associated applications.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED
• Current CPR/AED certification
• Valid driver license with good driving record
• Able to work any assigned shift, including nights, holidays and weekends. Insurance division members may be assigned to locations in the western United States for 14 -21 days.
• Ability to pass a work capacity test conducted during the initial onboarding process
• Proficient in the use of a computer, Ipad, etc., including systems such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other platforms for routine business use.
• Knowledgeable in current wildland firefighting practices and procedures, particularly in the wildland urban interface (WUI) environment.
• Prior wildland firefighting experience (USFS, BLM, Cal Fire, etc.)
• Desired - Advanced first aid and/or EMT

Requirements all Capstone Employees:

Valid Drivers License

Current CPR - give me a call and we can discuss this if you do not have your CPR

Travel for this position is required

Captain position required certification:

FFT2, FFT1 MUST Be Wildland – Structure is not sufficient. Or the following

ICS 100

ICS 200

IS 700

IS 800

S-130 – hands on portion offered during Capstone Academy.

S-190

L-180

S-131 – can be acquired during capstone Academy. Class offered.

S-230/231

Q0426

RT-130

Desired Certs:

Hazmat

Confined Space Tech

EMT

Driver Operator 1A /1B – also accepted are: DOD, IFSAC, ENOP

Weap

*Any Wildland Fire or Rescue Certifications and/or your red card.

*Current year RT-130 if complete - will complete in academy if needed.