Wildland Firefighter - Insurance Division at Rural Metro Fire

Post Falls, Idaho, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Fire Prevention, Mitigation, Pre Fire Assessment, Fire Suppression, Station Maintenance, Apparatus Operation, Driver/Operator, Wildland Fire Captain, Safety Checks, Pre-fire Planning, Public Relations, Computer Proficiency, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Wildland Firefighting Practices

Industry

Public Safety

Description

Wildland Firefighter – Insurance Division A Wildland Firefighter in the Insurance Division, participates in activities including fire prevention and mitigation, pre fire assessment, and fire suppression. A Wildland Firefighter in the insurance division reports to, and provides assistance to, a Wildland Fire Captain. In the absence of a Wildland Fire Captain, the Firefighter shall report directly to the Battalion Chief. Responsibilities/Duties: * A Wildland Firefighter – Insurance Division, works in the day-to-day operation and maintenance of a fire station, or other site, and the apparatus and personnel assigned. * Firefighters may act in the capacity of Driver/Operator or Wildland Fire Captain as needed. * Conduct wildfire safety checks and pre-fire planning inspections. * Participate in drills and training programs. * Provide information to the public and participate in public relations events. * Able to work any shift assigned, including nights, holidays, and weekends. Insurance division members may be assigned to an incident for 14 -21 days and be dispatched to fires in the western United States. Work hours are typically 8-hour days; however, hours may vary based on the job and/or customer needs. * Operate company vehicles in a safe manner. * Operate tools and equipment in a safe manner. Minimum Qualifications: * High School diploma or GED * Current CPR/AED certification * Valid driver license with good driving record * Able to work any shift assigned, including nights, holidays, and weekends. Insurance division members may be assigned to an incident for 14 -21 days. * Ability to pass a work capacity test conducted during the initial onboarding process. * Proficient in the use of a computer, Ipad, etc., including systems such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other platforms for routine business use. * Knowledgeable in current wildland firefighting practices and procedures, particularly in the wildland urban interface (WUI) environment. * Prior wildland firefighting experience (USFS, BLM, Cal Fire, etc.) desired. * Advanced first aid and/or EMT desired. Minimum required NWCG/FEMA courses: L - 180 Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service S - 130 Wildland Firefighting S – 131 Firefighter Type 1 S - 190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior IS - 100 Introduction to the Incident Command System IS - 700 Introduction to the National Incident Management System IS - 800 Introduction to the National Response Framework Minimum Capstone Certification (within 60 days of hire): * Capstone – Insurance Firefighter Position Task Book (PTB)

Responsibilities

This role involves participating in fire prevention, mitigation, pre-fire assessment, and fire suppression activities, while also handling the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the fire station and assigned apparatus. Firefighters may also act as a Driver/Operator or Wildland Fire Captain as needed and may be assigned to incidents for 14-21 days across the western United States.