Firefighter Type 2
Company: GFP Enterprises, LLC
Location: Redding
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description:
Final Class for 2022 Season:August 22nd-August 25th We currently
have positions open for the 2022 season in the following Regional
Coordination Centers:Salem, OR; Sisters, OR; Redding, CAPay
Ranges$16 - $26 per hour based on experience and location.
Opportunity for per diem and overtime.Entry Level firefighters will
earn $20.25/hr for Fire fighting ($15.65 Regular Pay + 4.60 Hazard
Pay). Drivers earn $25/HR while driving.Example of a Average Entry
Level from 2021:Average Days 80 (May-September)Regular Hours
Worked: 700OT Hours Worked: 675Double Time Hours Worked: 40Regular
Hours Pay: 700 x $15.65 = $10,995Hazard Pay: 700 x $4.60 =
$3,220Overtime Pay: 700 x $23.47 = $16,432Double Time pay (Work
done in CA) 40 x $31.30 = $1,252Total: $31,899 Job
detailsDUTIESMost of the duties performed by a Wildland firefighter
are outdoors. The normal duration of work is generally between the
months of June through September. The position is most commonly
seasonal. Most duties are related to prescribed burning, thinning,
wildfire 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,
chain saws, and hand tools; serving as a crew member during fire
break preparation which involves rock removal, mowing, trimming,
tree and brush removal. You must be fit and have the ability to
hike and work in extreme environmental conditions such as heat and
smoke. You may have the potential to assist in incident/disaster
response activities throughout the nation which may include
driving, erecting tenting, and loading/unloading trucks to camp
management, quality control and inventory.--- Most positions
require working on a 2-3-person engine or 20-person hand crew. It
is imperative that you work well with others. Communication with
others is a vital part of the success of the job. Primary contacts
are generally other crew members, crew supervisors, and others in
the wildland fire management organization.--- Work hours will vary
depending on the assignment. Seasonal firefighters are on call when
needed and hours are not guaranteed. The maximum number of hours to
be worked in a day is 16, unless authorized by the agency during
initial attack. An average work week during fire season is
typically between 84 -112.--- Much of your success will be based on
how flexible and adaptable you are to your surroundings and the
unique environment. You must be able to follow instructions and the
chain of command structure as well as utilizing your best judgment,
situational awareness and safety practices.PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTSEach position is classed as an arduous fire position
under the Interagency Wildfire Qualifications Standards adopted by
the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. As a condition of employment,
you will be required to achieve an arduous rating on the "Pack Test
(WCFT)," which requires you to walk 3 miles with a 45-pound
backpack in 45 minutes or less. The WCFT is correlated to measures
of aerobic and muscular fitness as well as performance in field
tasks such as working with hand tools or carrying loads over rough
terrain. The WCFT will be administered when you initially train or
at your annual refresher. You must PASS the annual WCFT to be
eligible for dispatch. If you are not able to maintain the fitness
requirements you may be terminated in accordance with applicable
personnel regulations.Physical Demands: The work requires strenuous
physical exertion for extended periods including, walking,
climbing, chopping, throwing, lifting, pulling and frequently
carrying objects weighing fifty (50) pounds or more.EQUIPMENT
REQUIREDIf selected for a fire position you will be expected to
wear protective and safety equipment. The Company will provide the
following items - hard hat & headlamp, leather gloves, goggles,
fire resistant clothing [Nomex], Fire Pack and hand tools. However,
you will need to purchase a GOOD pair of firefighting boots with
VIBRAM soles. You will be reimbursed up to a certain amount for the
boots after you have been dispatched to your first assignment. It
is a very good idea to break the boots in BEFORE the first day of
work. Other than boots, you will only need to furnish your personal
belongings.Seeking immediate interest: Firefighters / Driver
Operator for a possible immediate position. Ongoing acceptance:We
are accepting resumes for multiple emergency management and
emergency response positions at multiple locations to support
rapidly evolving domestic federal contingency
operations.Compensation is based off current Wildland fire industry
standards.Ability to commute/relocate:Must be available for
dispatch within 2 hours of one of our site locations: Phoenix, AZ -
Salem, OR - Sisters, OR - Redding, CARequired Qualifications
Completed during training as homeworkIntroduction to ICS
(ICS-100)Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service
(L-180)Firefighter Training (S-130 - Field Day
Required)Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior (S-190)NIMS: An
Introduction (IS-700)Employees must be 18 years of age or older.
WHAT GFP PROVIDES TO FIELD EMPLOYEESFull NWCG compliant Engines and
TendersAbility to Maintain and Advance NWCG qualificationsTask
Books Can Transfer to Future Career PositionsCareer Advancement
from FF2-FF1-ICT5-CRWB/ENGBCompetitive Wages Exceeding Federal
StandardsOvertime Opportunities WHAT BENEFITS ARE PROVIDED TO
ELIGIBLE FIREFIGHTERS:10-Paid Company HolidaysEmployee Assistance
and Wellness ProgramsEmployee discounts through Life Mart and
Expert Voice GFP Enterprises LLC provides equal employment
opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and
prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard
to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability
status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic
protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to
all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting,
hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall,
transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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