Overview
Wildland Firefighter Jobs in Neopit, Wisconsin, USA at Menominee Tribal Enterprise
Location: Neopit
NOTE:
Selection process is in accordance with Chapter 170, as amended.
POST CLOSES:
Monday February 17, 2025
JOB TITLE:
Wildland Firefighter
STATUS: RFTRATE: TBDSCOPE OF WORK:
This is a permanent full time position for MTE Prescribed Fire and Fuels Crew. Primary responsibilities of this position will be to assist in the preparation and implementation of fuels management activities, such as: prescribed burn preparation, implementation, project monitoring, and mechanical hazard fuels reduction projects. Also when needed serve as a member of a fire engine crew and fuels crew member assigned to a full range of wildland fire management activities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Must have the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the following:
Assist in theleadershipof the Menominee Fuels Management program
Standard fire program requirements, suppression tactics, methods and procedures, understanding of ICS, and human factors related to wildland fire fighting, as evidenced by completion of the NWCG skill courses.
Basic fire behavior, hazards and accepted fire safety practices and procedures to prevent injury and loss of life, as evidenced by completion of the NWCG skill course.
Utilize a variety of specialized tools, equipment and techniques while actively suppressing wildfires and implementing fuels projects (prescribed fire and hazard fuels reduction)
Able to search out and extinguish 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, power tools, chainsaws and portable pumps
Controls spreading of wildland fire and/or prepares control lines prior to burning operations. Patrols control lines to locate and extinguish sparks, flare-ups, and hotspot fires that may threaten developed firelines
Clears, reconditions, and stores firetools and equipment
Performs project work such as fuel inventory, preparing associated reports, and hazard fuels reduction projects
Maintenance of miscellaneous equipment and facilities
Positions engine, starts & primes pump engine, adjusts engine speed, pump valves, and applies appropriate nozzles, makes nozzle adjustments in the effective use of water and additives in fire activities
Assists other trained personnel in more specialized assignments such as: backfire and burnout, mobile and stationary engine attack etc.
Fire andsafety trainingtechniques, practices and methods of fire suppression and in the safe, efficient operation and use of tools, equipment and vehicles used in wildland fire activities
Participates in crew proficiency checks, drills, safety sessions, and fire critiques
Ensures self and others’ welfare and safety in all aspects of mission assignments
Involves in teaching and mentoring new fire fighters
Performs assignments at the FFT2 level in developing a working knowledge of fire suppression and fuels’ management techniques and practices in support of the fire management program
Performs miscellaneous forestry tasks (i.e.; timber marking, stand exam, inventory)
Performs duties under stressful and adverse operating conditions, such as; long work hours, heavy workloads, emergency situations and work weekends/holidays
Works in ateam environment
Performs building and grounds maintenance in non-fire activity
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Title: Wildland Firefighter
Company: Menominee Tribal Enterprise
Location: Neopit, Wisconsin, USA
Category: Trades / Skilled Labor, Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
