Candidates who fill these positions may be furloughed from 1 payperiod up to 6 months, per year, depending on availability of work and budget. Serves as a senior firefighter on a handcrew or prescribed fire crew. Performs the duties of a fully qualified faller and chainsaw repair techician, or is certified in the use of helicopter long lines. Performs all aspects of wildland and prescribed fire operations including preparation, ignition, monitoring, holding and mop-up. Serves on a fire engine crew.
Drives engine to fire locations, frequently over undeveloped roads.
Positions engine in appropriate locations in consideration of safety of crew and equipment, and how the equipment can best be used in control and mop-up operations. Personally performs and may direct others in starting pump engine, priming pump, adjusting engine speed and pump valves, laying hose and using appropriate nozzles and nozzle adjustments in effective use of water and additives. May on occasion serve as driver of a crew carrier. Responsible for maintenance of specialized equipment used to respond to wildland and prescribed fire situations. Accomplishes emergency repairs as necessary to permit continued use of equipment.