Temporary Seasonal Wildland Firefighter

Temporary Seasonal Wildland Firefighter

The position of Temporary Seasonal Wildland Firefighter requires responding to, combating, extinguishing, and preventing wildland fires as well as performing wildland risk reduction assessments on homes and properties.

General Responsibilities:

The Temporary Seasonal Wildland Firefighter will be required to learn and participate in performing tasks in emergency situations, which require strenuous exertion in difficult terrain and inclement weather. The job requires individuals to complete a wildland training program, complete wildland risk reduction training, learning streets, trails, fire roads, and water supply resources in the district, and operate fire/rescue apparatus under emergency situations in adverse weather and conditions. Respond to, control, and extinguish wildland fires under emergency conditions. Be available for deployment throughout the season, with the potential to deploy in a variety of suppression apparatus and crew configurations.

The Wildland Firefighter will also maintain equipment, supplies, and apparatus.  The Wildland Firefighter may deploy to out of District, State, and Federal fires, deployments may range from 14-21 days and multiple deployments can occur.

This position is temporary, seasonal, hourly, non-exempt, with full benefits. The anticipated seasonal position is May 28th -September 27th.  Regardless of fire conditions, employees will work a minimum of a 40-hour week and will be expected to work extensive overtime as needed.

Location:                             Roaring Fork Fire Rescue Authority, Carbondale CO

Work Schedule:                4-10 hr. shift with a set schedule, plus incidents, call-backs, and National deployments are possible.

Anticipated Assignment:     5/28/2024 – 09/27/2024 with a possible month extension

Housing                                     We intend to provide affordable housing

Minimum Qualifications:     

The candidate must have the following minimum qualifications*:

Be 18 years of age or older

Possess a Valid Colorado driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle driving record

Successfully pass arduous Work Capacity Test (Hike 3 miles in under 46 minutes with a 45-pound pack)

ICS 100 and NIMS 700 certification

Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2) S-130/S-190 and L-180 certification

Preferred but not Required: EMT or EMR

Additional Qualifications for Engine Boss:

ICS – 200

RT – 130

S-230, S-290

*Candidates who are currently enrolled in a program(s) to achieve these minimums or higher are encouraged to apply.