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Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Handcrew)
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What they do
A Firefighter responds to fire alarms and other emergency calls. Puts out fires and rescues people from buildings. Responds to medical emergencies and assists with search and rescue efforts and industrial or hazardous waste accidents. Provides fire prevention programs or inspections in the community. May be specially trained to fight forest fires.
$69,189 / year median in Idaho
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Job Summary Duties Help Duties listed are at full performance grade GW-07 level. Supervises crews that performs duties in suppression and/or Prescribed Fire. Directs and performs prescribed fire operations including preparation, ignition, monitoring, holding, and mop up. Performs administrative and human resources management functions for the unit; provides advice, counsel or instruction on both administrative and work matters; and assures full compliance with safety regulations. Gathers and considers information on weather data, topography, fuel types, and fire behavior in responding to wildland fire incidents During initial attack fire suppression activities, locates fireline, directs and participates in fireline construction, backfiring and burnout operations, engine and pump operations, tree falling and holding/patrol/mop up operations. Responsible for operation and maintenance of specialized equipment used to respond to wildland and prescribed fire situations. Job Description Duties Help Duties listed are at full performance grade GW-07 level. Supervises crews that performs duties in suppression and/or Prescribed Fire. Directs and performs prescribed fire operations including preparation, ignition, monitoring, holding, and mop up. Performs administrative and human resources management functions for the unit; provides advice, counsel or instruction on both administrative and work matters; and assures full compliance with safety regulations. Gathers and considers information on weather data, topography, fuel types, and fire behavior in responding to wildland fire incidents During initial attack fire suppression activities, locates fireline, directs and participates in fireline construction, backfiring and burnout operations, engine and pump operations, tree falling and holding/patrol/mop up operations. Responsible for operation and maintenance of specialized equipment used to respond to wildland and prescribed fire situations.