The Firefighter Type 1 leads a small group (usually not more than seven members) and is responsible for their safety on wildland and prescribed fire incidents. The FFT1 supervises resources at the FFT2 level and reports to a Single Resource Crew Boss or other assigned supervisor. The FFT1 works in the Operations functional area.
Our firefighters are the heart of our company, and we make it a priority to take care of you and your family. As a competitive employer, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive, and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth, and development for every employee. Join our team, and together we will save land, property, and lives.
Required Qualifications
- Introduction to ICS (ICS-100)
- Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service (L-180)
- Firefighter Training (S-130 – Field Day Required)
- Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior (S-190)
- NIMS: An Introduction (IS-700)
- Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR) (RT-130)
- Firefighter Type 1 (S-131)
- Completion and Certification of NWCG Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1) Position Task Book (PMS 311-14)
- Ability to pass a WCT (Work Capacity Test/Pack Test) at Arduous Level (Complete a 3 mile walk wearing a 45 pound pack in less than 45 minutes)
- Employees must be 21 years of age or older.
- DOT Medical Examiner’s Certification (will be authorized by employer for qualified individuals)
- Current driver’s license with acceptable driving record
What Global Wildfire Equipment Provides to our Firefighters:
- Full time, part time, and seasonal career opportunities
- Full NWCG compliant Engines and Tenders
- Ability to Maintain and Advance NWCG qualifications
- Work center based locations when not deployed on fire assignments or on-call assignments
- Career advancement
- Competitive wages
- Overtime opportunities
What Benefits are Provided to Firefighters:
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 8-Paid Company Holidays
- Employee discounts through Life Mart
- Competitive pay
Job Types:
Full/Part Time, Seasonal
Application Question(s):
- Do you now or will you in the future require immigration sponsorship to work in the United States?
- Are you at least 21 years of age?
- Do you possess the following credentials for qualifications of a Wildland Firefighter according to NWCG: L-180, S-130, S-190, S-131, IS-100, IS-700, IS-200, S-230, S-290, Type 1 (FFT1) Position Task Book PMS 311-14, Single Resource (ENGB) Position Task Book PMS 311-13, and/or IQCS Master Record?
Physical Fitness Level: Arduous
Duties involve fieldwork requiring physical performance, calling for above-average endurance and superior conditioning. These duties may include an occasional demand for extraordinarily strenuous activities in emergencies under adverse environmental conditions and over extended periods of time. Requirements involve running, walking, climbing, jumping, twisting, bending, and lifting more than 50 pounds; the emergency typically sets the pace of work.
Global Wildfire Equipment LLC. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.