Experience Inc. Jobs

Wildland Squad Boss/Engine Operator

Salary

$29.74 - $32.97 Hourly

Location

Carson City, NV

Job Type

FULL-TIME

Job Number

959_6.14.24

Department

Fire

Opening Date

06/14/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

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Description

This is an exciting opportunity for a year-round,full-timewildland firefighting position with the Carson City Fire Department, located in beautifulCarson City, NV{tabindex="0" target="_blank"}!Employees receive a generous benefits package, including City-paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, and Nevada PERS retirement. Enjoy the excitement of wildland firefighting with the stability and benefits that come with City employment!

Under direction, participates in fuels management, fire prevention and education, conducts pre-suppression activities to include fuels mitigation, equipment and facility maintenance, and leads a small group (usually not more than seven members) and is responsible for their safety on fuels management and wildland and prescribed fire incidents and routine fuels project work.

Employees with the Carson City Fire Department are afforded a generous benefits package, including items such as NV PERS retirement, medical, dental and life insurance, and paid time off as per theCollective Bargaining Agreement with the Carson City Wildland Firefighters', Local #2251{tabindex="0" target="_blank"}.

*This is an at-will grant funded position and as such employees are responsible for knowing andabiding by the rules of the grant. This position will continue to be funded as long as the grant is renewed. *

*Please Note:Human Resources determines whether or not you meet the minimum qualifications for the job based on your experience as you describe it on your application. Do not substitute a resume for your application, or write "See Attached Resume" on your application. We do not review resumes, unless specifically stated on the job announcement. Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education and Work Experience" section of the application. Applicants not meeting these requirements will not be considered for employment.*

Examples of Duties

The class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills. Fuels Management/ Hazardous Fuels Reduction

• Conducts and documents reviews of homes and neighborhoods for safety and operations during fire emergencies, assists in open space and trail maintenance, performs daily clean-up and maintenance of equipment, buildings, and vehicles, checks inventory and supplies, meets with cooperators, and discuss situational hazards and fire danger while conducting fuels mitigation work, and patrols areas andidentifies potential hazards.
• Instructs community, public land users, property owners and public groups in fire prevention, installs and maintains danger and prevention signs, identifies, and recommends corrective measures, and conducts safety inspections of facilities to reduce the incidence of fires.
• Operates, maintains, and performs minor fie d repairs and daily preventative maintenance on fire suppression equipment such as, but not limited to, masticators, skid steers, trailers and fire engines and ensures the equipment is operational.
• Conducts wildland threat analysis utilizing electronic tools (CAT Program, etc.) to determine threat level.
• Maintain driver/operator qualifications and ensure adherence to vehicle safety procedures when transporting personnel and equipment.
• Use firing devices under supervision on a firing operation according to the ignition/firing plan.
• Maintain and inspect tools, equipment, and supplies required to complete assigned tasks for amount, serviceability, and safety and notify supervisor if corrective action is needed.
• Performs pre suppression activities, including participation in hazardous fuels reduction on public and private property.

Squad Boss Duties

• Mentor and train assigned personnel in safe fuel mitigation and firefighting practices (e.g., tool maintenance, fire line construction techniques, etc.)
• Adhere to the chain of command as it applies to crew configuration and internal and external communication.
• Conducts WUI operations according to guidelines stated in IRPG, incident-specific objectives and guidelines, and agency or City specific guidelines.

Squad Boss, Fireline Duties

• Uses Incident Response Pocket Guide (IRPG), PMS 461, to guide actions.
• Follow the Incident Command System for incident operations and communications.
• Request, direct, and provide feedback to aerial resources through established chain of command.
• Provide status updates on conditions affecting operations, hazardous conditions, unresolved conflicts, air operations, etc., to supervisor.
• Through established chain of command, assist the responsible land management agency and/or assigned Resource Advisor (READ), with the protection of natural, cultural, and other resources and communicate when such resources are discovered and document suppression impacts.
• Use maps, compass, Global Positioning System (GPS) and other tools and
• applications to gather information and navigate an incident.
• Collect, document, and report weather observations utilizing the Belt Weather Kit or electronic weather meter.
• Contribute to the planning process by providing accurate information and recommendations through established chain of command.
• Looks, listens, and learns; asks questions when appropriate and ensures that instructions are understood when they are given.
• Gives clear and understood instructions.
• Observes interactions and operations to expand experience level.
• Apply the Standard Firefighting Orders and Watch Out Situations to the assignment, as stated in the IRPG.

Engine Operator Duties

Ensure engine readiness:

• Perform daily preventative maintenance checks.
• Conduct daily pump checks.
• Complete engine maintenance
• Adhere to Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) requirements.
• Ensure the engine is inspected prior to being used and released using the Vehicle/Heavy Equipment Inspection Checklist (OF-296) or another applicable document.
• Document and process mechanical issues immediately, notify supervisor of the condition of the resource.

Effectively lead and perform engine operations techniques, including:

Tandem operations

Mobile attack

Pump and roll.

Firing and holding operations.

Stationary attack

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