FIREFIGHTER 1 - ELKO/CARLIN

Nevada Division Of Forestry Grindstone Mountain Fire And Fuels Crew

***This recruitment may close without further notice depending on the number of applications received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible***

This position is for the Nevada Division of Forestry Grindstone Mountain Fire and Fuels Crew located near Carlin, Nevada, approximately 20 miles southwest of Elko. This position, under the supervision of the Fire Captain acts as a team member on a fire and fuels crew module. This position participates in all functional areas of wildland fire and resource management. This includes wildfire training, public education and prevention, fire suppression and rehabilitation, fuels reduction treatments, natural resource landscape restoration projects. Note: This position does not include fighting structural fires. Positions in this series manage, supervise, and participate in wildland fire suppression; fire prevention and education; presuppression; equipment and facility maintenance; and forestry and fire law enforcement. Assist the Forestry Program Manager – Fire to ensure that the components of the divisions Wildland Fire Protection Program are managed and operated in an efficient, accurate and safe manner consistent with federal, State, and division regulations, policies and procedures.

Essential Qualifications

Graduation from high school or equivalent education and one year of firefighting experience.

Job Duties

Manage, supervise and participate in functional areas of fire protection; compile information, develop plans and make recommendations concerning training, prevention, suppression, emergency operations, fuels management, support services and administration; develop plans, regulations, guidance documents and reports on regional wildfire activities; implement and coordinate regional wildfire activities with federal, State, and local partners. Exercise leadership through direct command or implementation of the Incident Command System (ICS). Respond to wildland fires, floods, and other emergencies. Control wildland fires; build hand lines, fall trees, lay hose lines and direct nozzles; lead dozers; set backfires; direct aerial drops; provide structural protection; and mop up and patrol fire areas to safeguard life, natural resources and structures. Supervise and/or participate in presuppression activities; develop preplans and preattack fire plans; check fire access roads, gates, and water supplies; and review and update dispatch response cards. Supervise and/or participate in hazardous fuels mitigation; determine fuel types and fuel loading; and plan, direct and implement fuels management activities including prescribed burning. Supervise and/or participate in fire prevention activities; inspect areas designated for prescribed burning; advise land owners of regulations; determine approval/denial of fire permit; check campfires; advise the public of fire danger, safety and fire restrictions; make safety presentations to homeowners, students and civic groups; conduct defensible space inspections; and post signs to educate the public and reduce fire occurrence. Train volunteer fire departments, cooperative fire agencies, and various firefighting personnel; schedule classes or demonstrations; review materials, techniques, and strategies; and provide on-the-job training to improve firefighting techniques and effectiveness. Enforce forestry and fire laws and prosecute offenders; investigate complaints of illegal burning, camp fires and plant materials harvesting; interview witnesses and suspects; collect evidence, preserve the crime scene, and determine the point of origin and cause of fire; advise the public of applicable laws, write citations and testify in court. Supervise or maintain fire apparatus and equipment to maintain constant readiness; make daily inspections and follow preventive maintenance schedules; check, clean, sharpen, adjust and make minor repairs to equipment; report mechanical problems and arrange for repairs; and replace used equipment and supplies. Perform related duties as assigned. Under direct supervision, incumbents at this level perform all or part of the duties outlined above. Perform fire suppression, basic fire inspections and related duties. Incumbents participate in hazardous fuels mitigation and fire prevention activities; train volunteer and various firefighting personnel; maintain fire apparatus and equipment for constant readiness.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

General knowledge of: fire behavior in various weather conditions; fire suppression tactics applicable to wildland incidents; characteristics and application of chemical fire retardants; facility and equipment maintenance. Working knowledge of: 2-way radio operations and frequencies; use and limitations of personal safety equipment; first aid and CPR. Ability to: function effectively in potentially dangerous and life threatening situations for extended periods of time; function under the ICS system; plan, organize and prioritize daily activities; read and follow written procedures and operations guidelines; communicate effectively orally about fire prevention programs to groups of adults and children; read topographical maps; use wildland fire tools; use rescue and extrication tools.