Firefighter Type 2 - Yellow
Company: GFP Enterprises, LLC
Location: Redding
Posted on: March 13, 2023
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Job Description:
We currently have positions open for the 2023 season in the
following Regional Coordination Centers: Salem, OR; Sisters, OR;
Redding, CA
Pay Ranges
Entry Level firefighters will earn $21.00/hr for Fire fighting
($16.35 Regular Pay + 4.80 Hazard Pay). Drivers earn $25/HR while
driving.
Example of a Average Entry Level from 2022:
Average Days 80 (May-September)
Regular Hours Worked: 700
OT Hours Worked: 675
Double Time Hours Worked: 40
Regular Hours Pay: 700 x $15.65 = $10,995
Hazard Pay: 700 x $4.60 = $3,220
Overtime Pay: 700 x $23.47 = $16,432
Double Time pay (Work done in CA) 40 x $31.30 = $1,252
Total: $31,899
Job details
DUTIES
Most 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 REQUIREMENTS
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 REQUIRED
If 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: Salem, OR - Sisters, OR - Redding, CA
Required Training Completed in the Duration of your Course
Introduction to ICS (IS-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 EMPLOYEES
Career Advancement from FFT2-FFT1-ICT5-CRWB/ENGB
Competitive Wages Exceeding Federal Standards
Overtime Opportunities
WHAT BENEFITS ARE PROVIDED TO ELIGIBLE FIREFIGHTERS:
10-Paid Company Holidays
Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
Employee 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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