Summary:

Incumbent serves as a Firefighter Type 2 performing fire suppression and fuels management duties in the most adverse climate, fuel, and terrain conditions. The FFT2 has no supervisory responsibilities and is supervised by the Squad Boss, Superintedent/Module Leader or assigned supervisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Completes required training.
• Performs daily physical conditioning program
• Serves as a crewmember involved with a wide variety of wildfire suppression, fire preparedness, prescribed fire and project work duties.
• Uses and maintains related and specialized tools and equipment that may include hand tools, chainsaws, engines, pumps and firing devices.
• Maintains safe working procedures and environment.
• Contributes and maintains a positive and safe work attitude.
• Responsible for returning all gear assigned for the fire season to Chugachmiut.
• Conforms to safety policies and general housekeeping practices.
• Demonstrates sound work ethics, flexible, and shows dedication to the position.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude, is respectful, and possesses cultural awareness and sensitivity toward clients and co-workers.
• Keeps customer service and the mission of the organization in mind when interacting with all clients, co-workers, and others.
• Expected to be prepared to start shift on time, meet attendance standards, and work the hours necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Expected to embrace, support and promote the core values of respect, integrity, trust, compassion and quality which align with Chugachmiut’s Mission and Vision through their actions and interactions with all patients, staff, and others.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Kenai Fire Camp Resident Responsibilities:

• Responsible for always cleaning up after yourself.
• Responsible for maintaining clean rooms free of clutter.
• Responsible for cleaning your dishes and cookware in a timely manner.
• No excess belongings in cabin. You are assigned armour, that has plenty of room for temporary storage for belongings for the summer.
• Upon completion of work, or termination, you will ensure that your assigned area in your cabin is cleaned, and all your belongings are out.
• Chugachmiut is not responsible for any belongings left at the fire camp.
• All items left behind will be thrown away at the end of the season.
• Failure to abide by the camp rules and responsibilities may result in eviction from fire camp or termination of employment.

Qualifications:

• Minimum qualifications as a FFT2
• The incumbent must pass the arduous duty work capacity test (“Pack Test”) which consists of carrying a 45 pound pack for 3 miles in 45minutes.
• Must pass a Physical Training Test (PT Test) which consists of 1.5 mile run in 11:40 or better.
• 40 Sit ups in 60 seconds.
• 25 push-ups in 60 seconds.
• Pull/Chin ups based on body weight:
• 170lbs or more = 4
• 135lbs – 170lbs = 5
• 110lbs – 135lbs = 6
• 110lbs or less = 7

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:

• Knowledge of strategies, tactics, and suppression methods used in mopping up, cold trailing, and gridding. Will work toward and become trained and proficient in recognizing containment and control of wildfires and wildland fires in order to relay assignments to crew members, accurately evaluate rapidly changing fire circumstances, determine when/if additional forces may be needed, or determine when circumstances warrant withdrawal of crew to a safe location.
• Knowledge of federal and state fire regulations.
• Skill and ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Knowledge of crew organization and safety procedures.
• Knowledge of air operations and safety procedures.

Code of Conduct:

• Attendance is regular and on time without excessive absences.
• Presents self and Chugachmiut by displaying professional behavior and appearance.
• Practices and promotes effective collaboration to accomplish the goals of the team.
• Supports Mission & values of Chugachmiut; creates valuable solutions that add to Chugachmiut.
• Committed to Chugachmiut Drug & Alcohol policies.