Wildland Fire Hand Crew T2-Firefighter (FFT1-FFT2)-Capstone Fire - Global Medical Response

Wildland Fire Hand Crew T2-Firefighter (FFT1-FFT2)-Alaska 

IMMEDIATELY HIRING! WILDLAND HAND CREW FIREFIGHTERS PART-TIME/SEASONAL Opportunity  

in Alaska 

$17.00 per hour  

The Wildland Hand Crew Firefighter position is perfect for team-oriented individuals with the ability to work independently while collaborating with multiple work groups and organizations.  If you’re looking for a new opportunity and want to join a professional organization, consider a career move to Capstone Fire! 

Job Summary:    
The Wildland Hand Crew Firefighter under direct supervision, duties involve fieldwork requiring physical performance calling for above-average endurance and superior conditioning. These duties may include an occasional demand for extraordinarily strenuous activities in emergencies under adverse environmental conditions and over extended periods of time. Requirements include running, walking, climbing, jumping, twisting, bending, and lifting more than 50 pounds; the pace of work typically is set by the emergency situation. 

Responsibilities:   

• Duties involve fieldwork requiring physical performance calling for above-average endurance and superior conditioning.  
• Requirements include running, walking, climbing, jumping, twisting, bending, and lifting more than 50 pounds; the pace of work typically is set by the emergency situation. 
• Duties may include an occasional demand for extraordinarily strenuous activities in emergencies under adverse environmental conditions and over extended periods of time.  
• Work effectively and safely during unavoidable exposure to an unpleasant environment with exposure to potentially heavy and somewhat unpredictable hazards. 
• Follow verbal and written instruction. 
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships. 
• Think and act quickly and competently in emergencies and under stress 

Minimum Required Qualifications:     

• 18 years old.   
• Physical Agility Test 
• Successful background and drug screening 

Minimum Experience/Training:  

Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1) 

• RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher 
• S-131, Firefighter Type 1 
• Completion and Certification of NWCG Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1) Position Task Book 

Advanced Faller (FAL1) 

• RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher 
• S-212, Wildland Fire Chain Saws 
• Completion and Certification of NWCG Advanced Faller (FAL1) Position Task Book 

Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2) 

• Basic Firefighter Training: 
• ICS-100, Introduction to ICS 
• L-180, Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service 
• S-130, Firefighter Training 
• S-190, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior 
• IS-700, NIMS: An Introduction 
• RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher* 

*Annual Fireline Safety Refresher (RT-130) is not required for the first year as a Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2); however, it is required for subsequent years. 

Intermediate Faller (FAL2) 

• RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher 
• S-212, Wildland Fire Chain Saws 
• Completion and Certification of NWCG Intermediate Faller (FAL2) Position Task Book 

Basic Faller (FAL3) 

• RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher 
• S-212, Wildland Fire Chain Saws 
• Completion and Certification of NWCG Basic Faller (FAL3) Position Task Book 

Why Choose Rural Metro/Capstone Fire? As a national leader in private fire protection services, Rural Metro Fire is one of Global Medical Response’s (GMR) family of solutions. Our GMR teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services. View the stories on how our employees provide care to the world at www.AtaMomentsNotice.com. Learn how our values are at the core of our services and vital to how we approach care and check out our comprehensive benefit options at GlobalMedicalResponse.com/Careers.    

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