To download a PDF file of the form for mailing, click on Download PDF file. Veterans who are preference eligibles or who have been separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after 3 or more years of continuous active service may apply. Serves as a senior firefighter on a handcrew or prescribed fire crew. 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 unimproved roads.
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 adjustment in effective use of water and additives. May also serve as a firefighter on hand crew or prescribed fire crew. Application materials will not be returned. A combination of education and experience may qualify you for this position. Applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade, which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.