Entry Level Firefighter-Coos Bay Unit Job at Coos Forest Protective Association
Coos Forest Protective Association Reedsport, OR 97467
$16.30 - $23.39 an hour
Coos Forest Protective Association (CFPA) is now accepting applications for Seasonal Firefighters at their Coos Bay, Reedsport and Fourmile (Bandon) locations for the 2023 fire season.
Entry Level Firefighter/Hand Crew duties include but are not limited to:
Acting and performing effectively in a team environment to perform initial and extended attack wildland firefighting including fire line construction and mop-up using standard firefighting hand tools, deploying hoselays, operating pumps, and acting as nozzle person and hose person in fire suppression as well as the use of hand tools to clear roadside debris and vegetation in prevention activities. Performs cleaning and maintenance of various items of equipment including the washing of vehicles. Painting and maintenance of both District and Unit buildings, grounds and landscaping utilizing various pieces of equipment as assigned. Participates on minor construction and repair projects.
Working conditions require long hours of arduous physical activity in difficult terrain and in all types of weather with exposure to various hazards including, but not limited to poison oak, bees, smoke, snakes, steep terrain, noise, heat, dust, burning and/or falling materials and other hazards. Hand crew duties including packing heavy loads of fuel, food, water, and tools long distances to get to a work site may be required. Position will be required to work within established safety and policy guidelines as well as attend District Safety and Training school and follow-up trainings. Passing and maintaining the physical fitness level necessary (Arduous) to effectively perform hard physical labor for extended periods under adverse climate, fuel, and terrain conditions; the pace of work typically is set by the emergency situation. Various shifts including nights, weekends, holidays and long hours with short notice may be required. Assignments to emergency incidents may require being away from the assigned duty station for extended periods of time.
Position includes other tasks as assigned including, but not limited to, Co-Op projects including slash burning, brush clearing and parks maintenance. Filling out documents and reports as required.
Salary is dependent on experience and qualifications. Position will become FFT2 (Firefighter Type 2) qualified, Federal Wildland Firefighter Qualifications.
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Entry Level Firefighter/Hand Crew duties include but are not limited to:
Acting and performing effectively in a team environment to perform initial and extended attack wildland firefighting including fire line construction and mop-up using standard firefighting hand tools, deploying hoselays, operating pumps, and acting as nozzle person and hose person in fire suppression as well as the use of hand tools to clear roadside debris and vegetation in prevention activities. Performs cleaning and maintenance of various items of equipment including the washing of vehicles. Painting and maintenance of both District and Unit buildings, grounds and landscaping utilizing various pieces of equipment as assigned. Participates on minor construction and repair projects.
Working conditions require long hours of arduous physical activity in difficult terrain and in all types of weather with exposure to various hazards including, but not limited to poison oak, bees, smoke, snakes, steep terrain, noise, heat, dust, burning and/or falling materials and other hazards. Hand crew duties including packing heavy loads of fuel, food, water, and tools long distances to get to a work site may be required. Position will be required to work within established safety and policy guidelines as well as attend District Safety and Training school and follow-up trainings. Passing and maintaining the physical fitness level necessary (Arduous) to effectively perform hard physical labor for extended periods under adverse climate, fuel, and terrain conditions; the pace of work typically is set by the emergency situation. Various shifts including nights, weekends, holidays and long hours with short notice may be required. Assignments to emergency incidents may require being away from the assigned duty station for extended periods of time.
Position includes other tasks as assigned including, but not limited to, Co-Op projects including slash burning, brush clearing and parks maintenance. Filling out documents and reports as required.
Salary is dependent on experience and qualifications. Position will become FFT2 (Firefighter Type 2) qualified, Federal Wildland Firefighter Qualifications.
Please Note :
caminobluff.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, caminobluff.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.