Job Description
Job Description
Wildland Firefighter FFT2
Firefighters MUST have current RED Card & provide the required FFT2, S130, S190, I-100, L180, IS700, and RT130 Certificates. We offer training, sign up for training at: www.outbackfirefighting.com
DUTIES: The majority of the duties performed by a wildland firefighter are outdoors. Experiencing elements of all four seasons is not uncommon. Depending upon where you are stationed, you may experience all four seasons within a few days. Most duties are related to prescribed burning, wildland suppression, and fire preparedness. These duties include serving as a firefighter or engine operator during prescribed burning and wildfire suppression activities; conducting regular maintenance and repairs on various equipment such as fire engines, tractors, mowers, chain saws, and hand tools; serving as a crew member during fire break preparation which involves rock removal, mowing, trimming, tree and brush removal.
HOURS/DAYS: Varied and long. Positions are an ON-CALL BASIS. Once called you must be able to be gone for two weeks. Must get your own SAFETY GEAR, FIRE FIGHTING BOOTS, SLEEPING BAG, and TENT. Food & Lodging is provided.
Company DescriptionFirefighting company contracts with Government Agencies in the suppression of wildland fire incidents
Company Description
Firefighting company contracts with Government Agencies in the suppression of wildland fire incidents