Type Iii Wildfire Fire Fighter
3 weeks ago
Spectrum Resource Group
JOB SUMMARY: The Type 3 Wildfire Firefighter helps ensure that wildfires are kept contained and suppressed in a containment area.
S100 and S185 courses will be provided in the late spring, a fitness test will also be scheduled.
Responsibilities:
- Extinguish residual fire, including but not limited to breaking apart smoldering debris, extinguishing embers, or small flames, and moving burned debris so it.
- Moving burned debris so it cannot reignite.
- Operate trucks and ATVs.
- Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright and Wright Canada Holdings culture of safety and employee ownership.
- Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintains knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures.
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings.
OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
**REQUIREMENTS**:
- S100 Basic Fire Suppression and Safety (or equivalent) preferred
- S185 Fire Entrapment Avoidance preferred
- Five (5) certifiable days (12 hours per day) actively involved in firefighting preferred
- Able to complete the Annual Physical Fitness Test—Moderate Standard.
- Organization of equipment before, during and after shifts will be require.
- Valid British Columbia Class 5 Driver’s License and a current Driver’s Abstract.
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing conditions and work.
- Work well alone and with others.
- Possesses the ability to lift, move, and maneuver up to 50 pounds on an infrequent basis and up to 30 pounds on a frequent basis.
- Organization of equipment before, during and after shifts will be requires.
- Must be able to wear necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
- Must be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work tasks such as rain, heat, sun, cold, snow.
- Must be able to write, read, and comprehend written and verbal job instructions/information.
- Must be able to communicate with others and represent Spectrum Resource Group in a professional manner.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS: Employees will be exposed to the elements and will be working in various weather conditions. Temperatures can range from extreme heat to cool and rainy conditions, air quality can be greatly affected by wildfires (smoke, ash, dust etc.). Employees can be exposed to a wide variety of shift types; from 10 day long shifts on with 4 days off; 14-day long shifts; or even on an as-needed, on-call basis. The terrain can be quite challenging at times as well as very remote, and air quality surrounding wildfires is often very poor.
LIVING CONDITIONS
Work time will be spent at the location of a wildfire, which will result in employees travelling to different areas in B.C and Alberta. Accommodations can consist of hotels & motels, campsites, trailers, or logging camps. Because this is a field position, you will be spending most of your time in the field and often, away from home. Office time will be mínimal. When staying in a remote camp, everybody is expected to pitch in and make camp life better for the whole crew.
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