Global Fleet & Auto Repair LLC DBA Global Wildfire Equipment is looking to fill open positions for level FFT1
The Firefighter Type 1 leads a small team, typically no more than seven members, and ensures their safety during wildland and prescribed fire incidents. They oversee FFT2 level resources and report to a Single Resource Crew Boss or another designated supervisor, operating within the functional area of operations.
Our firefighters are the core of our company, and prioritizing your well-being and that of your family is essential to us. As an employer committed to excellence, we strive to create a stimulating, forward-thinking, and inclusive environment that promotes personal leadership and offers opportunities for career advancement and skill development to all our staff. By joining our team, we will work together to protect land, property, and lives.
Required Qualifications
- Introduction to ICS (ICS-100)
- Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service (L-180)
- Firefighter Training (S-130 – Field Day Required)
- Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior (S-190)
- NIMS: An Introduction (IS-700)
- Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR) (RT-130)
- Firefighter Type 1 (S-131)
- Completion and Certification of NWCG Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1) Position Task Book (PMS 311-14)
- Ability to pass a WCT (Work Capacity Test/Pack Test) at Arduous Level (Complete a 3-mile walk wearing a 45-pound pack in less than 45 minutes)
- Employees must be 21 years of age or older.
- DOT Medical Examiner’s Certification (will be authorized by employer for qualified individuals)
- Current driver’s license with acceptable driving record
What Global Wildfire Equipment Provides to our Firefighters:
- Full time, part time, and seasonal career opportunities
- Full NWCG compliant Engines and Tenders
- Ability to Maintain and Advance NWCG qualifications
- Work center-based locations when not deployed on fire assignments or on-call assignments
- Career advancement
- Competitive wages
- Overtime opportunities
What Benefits are Provided to Firefighters:
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 8-Paid Company Holidays
- Employee discounts through Life Mart
- Competitive pay
Job Types:
Full/Part Time, Seasonal
Physical Fitness Level: Arduous
The role entails fieldwork that demands physical performance, necessitating exceptional endurance and advanced conditioning. Duties may occasionally require participation in extremely demanding activities during emergencies, under challenging environmental conditions, and for prolonged durations. The job involves running, walking, climbing, jumping, twisting, bending, and lifting weights exceeding 50 pounds; emergencies often dictate the work's tempo.
