Captain - AK Hand Crew Representative-Capstone Fire/ Rural Metro Fire

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

IMMEDIATELY HIRING! WILDLAND HAND CREW FIREFIGHTERSPART-TIME/SEASONAL Opportunity in Alaska

$17.00per hour

TheWildland Hand Crew Firefighterposition 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:
TheWildland Hand Crew Firefighter underdirectsupervision, 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 theemergency 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 theemergency 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

MinimumRequired Qualifications:

• 18 years old.

• Physical Agility Test

• Successful background and drug screening

MinimumExperience/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

About Rural Metro Fire and Brindlee Fire Services

Rural Metro Fire (RMF), a trusted provider of private fire management and protection services, has recently been acquired by Brindlee Fire Services (BFS) from Global Medical Response (GMR). RMF has been protecting communities since 1948.

As part of this acquisition and transition, all RMF employees will join the Brindlee Fire Services family of companies. RMF remains committed to serving its local communities and specialty fire service divisions with the same dedication and professionalism that have defined its legacy. At Rural Metro Fire and Brindlee Fire Services, we take great pride in our strong team-oriented culture, built on respect, camaraderie, and a shared commitment to public safety. Our mission is focused on improving public safety by providing fire departments with high-quality professional firefighters, fire apparatus, equipment repair services, fire stations, and more.

You can learn more about the transaction here.

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