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Company Name : Wildfire Defense Systems
Location : California
Position : Wildland Firefighter I
Job Description : Our firefighters are the heartbeat of our company and we make it a priority to take care of you and your family. As an employer of choice our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive, and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth, and development for every employee. Join our team and together we will make a difference that changes the world of wildfire.
By Joining Wildfire Defense Systems:
You will be a part of the largest expansion of wildfire services currently occurring.
You will play an active part in shaping your career journey through our unique Grade and Step system.
You will help provide wildfire services across 20 states.
You are guaranteed a 13/13 or 10/16 schedule.
We currently have positions open for the 2022 season in the following Regional Coordination Centers:
Sacramento, CA; Riverside, CA; Visalia, CA; Colorado Springs, CO; Salem, OR; Coeur d’ Alene, ID; and Remote
The Firefighter Type 1 may lead a small group (usually not more than five members) and is responsible for their safety on wildland and dedicated service. The FFT1 supervises resources at the FFT2 level and reports to a Single Resource Boss or other assigned supervisor. The FFT1 works in the Operations Section.
Required Qualifications
Introduction 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)
Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR) (RT-130)
Firefighter Type 1 (S-131)
Completion and Certification of NWCG Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1) Position Task Book (PMS 311-14)
Ability to pass a WCT (Work Capacity Test/Pack Test) at Arduous Level (Complete a 3 mile walk wearing a 45 pound pack in less than 45 minutes)
Employees must be 21 years of age or older.
DOT Medical Examiner’s Certification (will be authorized by employer for qualified individuals)
Current driver’s license with acceptable driving record
WHAT WDS PROVIDES TO FIELD EMPLOYEES
Career Full Time Seasonal Positions, Career Full Time Annual Positions
Full NWCG compliant Engines and Tenders
Ability to Maintain and Advance NWCG qualifications
Task Books Can Transfer to Future Career Positions
Daily Diversity of Tasks
Work Center Based Locations when not deployed on fire assignments or on-call assignments
Career Advancement from FF2-FF1-ENGB-TFLD-LOFR-RFO-DO
Competitive Wages Exceeding Federal Standards
Overtime Opportunities
WHAT BENEFITS ARE PROVIDED TO ELIGIBLE FIREFIGHTERS:
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account
Access to Teladoc
Paid Time Off plus 48-hours of Sick Leave per year
9-Paid Company Holidays
401(k)
WDS Contributes 3% to a Safe Harbor retirement plan with no employee match required
Company Paid Life Insurance ($300K for Field Operations Employees)
Company Paid AD&D ($300K for Field Operations Employees)
Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Voluntary Life & Accident
Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
Employee discounts through Life Mart and Expert Voice
Wildfire Defense Systems, Inc. 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.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: $19.00 – $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Vision insurance
Schedule:
10 hour shift
8 hour shift
On call
Overtime
Supplemental Pay:
Bonus pay
Application Question(s):
Are you at least 21 years of age?
Do you now or will you in the future require immigration sponsorship to work in the United States?
License/Certification:
Driver’s License (Required)
IQCS Master Record (Preferred)
Work Location: Multiple Locations
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