Job Information

EAST FORK FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
1694 COUNTY ROAD
MINDEN, NEVADA 89423
775-782-9996

Bookmark: http://nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/fullJobDetails.cfm?agencyjobid=2295&jobid=2&agentid=1274

Updated: January 13, 2023

Position Title: Squad/Engine Boss

Salary information: $61,630.6080 - $75,439.7280

The East Fork Fire Protection District is currently seeking a Squad/Engine Boss. For more information on this position and to complete an application start here

Benefit Information:
Employee + Family medical, dental, vision insurance paid 100% by employer.
NV PERS retirement contribution 100% paid by employer.

Contact Information
East Fork Fire District Office – 775-782-9040
HR@eastforkfire.org

City/County/Area Information

Minden, Nevada (Douglas County)

Job Requirements

Age:
18

Citizenship Required:
Yes

High School Grad / GED:
High School diploma or equivalent

Driver's License:
Valid Class A, B or C driver’s license

Ability to Read/Speak English:
Yes

Vision:
Vision to normal range and ability to read printed materials, computer screens, and other visual materials

Prior Experience:
four (4) seasons of wildland fire/fuels management experience required.

Necessary Certifications:

Valid Class C driver’s license
Basic first aid certification and CPR; EMT preferred
S-130 Basic Wildland Firefighter
S-190 Introduction to Fire Behavior
ICS100 Introduction to ICS
IS-700 An Intro to the Incident Management System
S-212 Power Saws
S-131 Firefighter 1 (Squad Boss)
L-180 Human Factors or equivalent

Additional Requirements:
Preferred at the time of application/Required within one year of employment:

Valid Class A, B or C driver’s license with an “F” endorsement.
Faller 3 or higher
ICS 200
IS 800
S-230 Crew Boss and/or S231 Engine Boss
S-290 Intermediate Fire Behavior
S-260 Business Management
EFFPD Type 3-7 Engineer Task Book

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Performs and leads fuels management and wildland firefighting module engaged in fuels management, including broadcast burning, hand piling, pile burning, chipping, and other brush disposal techniques.
Serve as a member and leader of a fire module assigned to suppress the full range of wildland fires independently performing recurring fire suppression duties.
Gathers data and records information on fuel types, weather conditions, fire behaviors, and status of work accomplished.
Responsible for observing the rules of fire safety and fire behavior while on the fire line.
Perform assignments as a wildland firefighter in developing a working knowledge of fire suppression and fuels management techniques, practices and terminology.
May work in and around heavy equipment and aircraft, such as helicopters, and must be able to observe all safety regulations.
Searches out and extinguishes burning materials by moving dirt, applying water by hose or backpack pump, etc. Chops brush, fells small trees, and moves dirt to construct fire line using various hand tools such as axes, shovels, Pulaskis, McLeods, and may use power tools including chippers, chainsaws and portable pumps to control spreading of wildland fire and/or to prepare control lines prior to burning.
Patrols fire line to locate and extinguish embers, flareups, and hotspot fires that may threaten developed fire lines.
Cleans, reconditions, and stores fire tools and equipment.
Assist and lead trained personnel in more specialized assignments, such as backfire/burnout, mobile/stationary engine attack, construction of helispots, helitack operations, and performing hover hookups.
Participate in fire and safety training in the techniques, practices, and methods of fire suppression and in the safe, efficient operation and use of tools, equipment and vehicles used in fire line activities.
Participate in crew proficiency checks and drills. Participate in safety sessions and fire critiques. Ensures own and others' welfare and safety in all aspects of the assignments.
Represents the Districts with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with town, community and professional organizations, other fire agencies, districts, departments, county, city and state agencies and offices, federal agencies, and other service organizations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Work hours will normally involve 40-hour work weeks, but are variable and may include overnight shifts, weekends, evenings, and/or holidays.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods. Ability to hike, lift, bend, and carry heavy loads in mountainous uneven terrain on steep slopes varying between 30 to 90%. Ability to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, and climb. Corrected hearing and vision to normal range. Verbal communication and reading ability. Ability to work at considerable heights. Ability to perform sustained and vigorous activities in a variety of environmental conditions. Ability to tolerate exposure to extreme weather conditions, heat, fumes, smoke, pressurized water, and chemicals. Incumbents may work irregular hours, weekends, holidays or evenings. This position requires frequent lifting up to 65 lbs. unassisted, and occasional lifting up to 175 lbs.
Work is subject to performance under adverse environmental conditions.

Apply Now >