POSITION TITLE:   WILDLAND FIREFIGHTER - (ON-CALL)

               POSITION NUMBER:   SHR.1413                                  ASK FOR SPECIAL APPLICATION

                         DEPARTMENT:   SHERIFF                                    IN HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE

                STARTING SALARY:   $13.64 PER HOUR

    APPLICATION DEADLINE:   05/20/2008  (Or when maximum capacity of 100 students is reached.)

 

 

 

RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION AND NON-REFUNDABLE FEE TO THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE, 2501 MIDPOINT DRIVE, OR THE EMERGENCY SERVICES CENTER, 1303 NORTH SHIELDS STREET.

 

THIS POSITION IS WITH THE LARIMER COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, EMERGENCY SERVICES UNIT.  APPLICANTS WILL BE SUBJECT TO A BACKGROUND CHECK, INCLUDING REVIEW OF THEIR DRIVING RECORD AND CRIMINAL HISTORY.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

·         Respond as requested to wildland fire incidents under the supervision of Emergency Services.

·         Use, operate, and maintain basic wildland fire equipment and vehicles including a variety of hand tools for fire line construction, portable pumps, chain saws, firing equipment, and portable radios.

·         Ensure personal protective equipment (PPE) is worn at all times and safety procedures are followed during all operations.

·         Maintain inventory and required equipment on assigned apparatus.

·         Take direction from assigned fire line supervisors and communicate fire status, safety, and equipment information as necessary or assigned.

OTHER DUTIES:

·         Perform related duties as appropriate or necessary for performance of the job.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:

·         General physical and training demands required of a basic wildland firefighter.

Ability To:

·         Meet physical fitness standard as set by the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) for wildland firefighter.

·         Hike at a reasonable pace carrying a minimum of 25-pound pack plus hand tools unassisted over long distances and rough terrain common to Larimer County.

·         Hear a normal spoken voice at a distance of 20 feet and a whispering voice at 15 feet.

·         Near and far vision of 20/40 with or without corrective lens.

Experience and Training:

·         The position of Basic Wildland Firefighter is considered an entry level position and there are no experience or training requirements.  It is, however, beneficial for applicants to have some experience or exposure to working outdoors in the back country environment for long periods of time.

Licenses/Certifications:

·         Applicants must hold a valid and current Colorado Driver’s License.

 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

·         Must be at least 18 years of age.

·         Must have fine and gross motor skills and full use of fingers, hands, and arms required in the use and operation of wildland fire hand tools and power tools, portable pumps, and chainsaws.

·         Must pay $35.00 class tuition fee to the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office and submit receipt at beginning of class.

 

FIREFIGHTER CLASSES – MUST ATTEND ALL 7 DAYS:  (Unless already “Red Card” certified)
May 26 through May 30, 2008 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm CSU Clark Building, A102 Fort Collins, Colorado	May 31 through June 1, 2008 7:30 am to 5:00 pm Emergency Services Center – 1303 North Shields Fort Collins, Colorado

 

 

 

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