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Wildland Firefighter (Airtanker Base Support)
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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.
$70,632 / year median in Oregon
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Job Summary Duties Help Operates complex airtanker equipment systems with numerous components that must be carefully synchronized or calibrated. Performs various aviation and ground support activities, such as servicing and operating batch mixers, tanks, and related components including pumps, valves and hoses. Mixes, stores, inspects, tests and delivers fire retardants to various specifications. Assists in airtanker "Hot Loading" operations. Computes, complies and summarizes data for preparation of recurring and special Forestry Service reports and records. Job Description Duties Help Operates complex airtanker equipment systems with numerous components that must be carefully synchronized or calibrated. Performs various aviation and ground support activities, such as servicing and operating batch mixers, tanks, and related components including pumps, valves and hoses. Mixes, stores, inspects, tests and delivers fire retardants to various specifications. Assists in airtanker "Hot Loading" operations. Computes, complies and summarizes data for preparation of recurring and special Forestry Service reports and records.