Wildland Firefighter - Capstone Fire
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Wildland Firefighter - Insurance Division

IMMEDIATELY HIRING! FULL-TIME Opportunity

WILDLAND FIREFIGHTER - INSURANCE DIVISION

$17 per hour

We are hiring Wildland Firefighters in our insurance division. A Wildland Firefighter in the Insurance Division participates in activities including fire prevention and mitigation, pre fire assessment, and fire suppression. A Wildland Firefighter in the insurance division reports to, and provides assistance to their assigned Wildland Fire Captain. In the absence of a Wildland Fire Captain, the Firefighter shall report directly to the Battalion Chief.

Responsibilities/Duties:

  • A Wildland Firefighter - Insurance Division, works in the day-to-day operation and maintenance of a fire station, or other site, and the apparatus and personnel assigned.
  • Firefighters may act in the capacity of Driver/Operator or Wildland Fire Captain as needed.
  • Conduct wildfire safety checks and pre-fire planning inspections.
  • Participate in drills and training programs
    Provide information to the public and participate in public relations events.
  • Able to work any shift assigned, including nights, holidays and weekends. Insurance division members may be assigned to an incident for 14 -21 days and be dispatched to fires in the western United States. Work hours are typically 8-hour days, however hours may vary based on the job and/or customer needs.
  • Operate company vehicles in a safe manner.
  • Operate tools and equipment in a safe manner.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High School diploma or GED
  • Current CPR/AED certification
  • Advanced first aid and/or EMT desired
    Valid driver license with good driving record
  • Able to work any shift assigned, including nights, holidays, and weekends. Insurance division members may be assigned to an incident for 14 -21 days.
  • Ability to pass a work capacity test conducted during the initial onboarding process.
  • Proficient in the use of a computer, iPad, etc., including systems such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other platforms for routine business use.
  • Knowledgeable in current wildland firefighting practices and procedures, particularly in the wildland urban interface (WUI) environment.
  • Prior wildland firefighting experience (USFS, BLM, Cal Fire, etc.) desired

Minimum required NWCG/FEMA courses:

L - 180 Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service

S - 130 Wildland Firefighting

S - 131 Firefighter Type 1

S - 190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior

IS - 100 Introduction to the Incident Command System

IS - 700 Introduction to the National Incident Management System

IS - 800 Introduction to the National Response Framework

Minimum Capstone Certification (within 60 days of hire):

Capstone - Insurance Firefighter Position Task Book (PTB)

Why Choose Rural Metro/Capstone Fire? As a national leader in private fire protection services, is one of 's (GMR) family of solutions. Our GMR teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services. View the stories on how our employees provide care to the world at . Learn how our values are at the core of our services and vital to how we approach care and check out our comprehensive benefit options at .

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Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
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