Firefighter Emergency -On Call Incident Support

Job Description

SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE
EFF and AD Firefighters are temporary, on-call personnel deployed to support wildland and all-hazard emergency incidents, including wildfire suppression, prescribed fire, search and rescue, and other emergency response operations. These positions are hired under emergency hiring authority to meet critical staffing needs during high fire activity or resource shortages.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Respond rapidly to wildland and all-risk fire incidents under direction of assigned supervision.
• Operate safely and effectively as part of a crew or engine team during suppression or support operations.
• Participate in Fireline operations such as handline construction, firing, mop-up, and patrol.
• Perform basic maintenance on equipment and tools.
• Follow all safety protocols, operational guidelines, and supervisory instructions.
• May be assigned to staging, logistics, communications, or other incident support roles depending on qualifications.

Education and Experience

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Possess a valid driver's license.

• Must meet NWCG fitness and training standards for assigned position (e.g., FFT2, FFT1, ENGB, etc.).
• Successfully complete required physical fitness test or Fire District physical (Pack Test – Arduous or Moderate, as applicable).
• Completion of required NWCG courses (e.g., S-130, S-190, L-180, ICS-100, IS-700 for FFT2).

• Previous wildland fire or emergency response experience.
• Red Card / Incident Qualification Card.
• Ability to work extended shifts in remote and physically demanding environments

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

An employee in this position must have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities upon application:

Knowledge:

• Basic knowledge of wildland fire behavior, suppression tactics, and safety practices.
• Understanding of firefighting tools, equipment operation, and field maintenance.
• Familiarity with the Incident Command System (ICS) and wildland fire terminology.
• Awareness of environmental hazards such as heat stress, smoke, falling debris, and wildlife.
• Basic understanding of Fireline communications, maps, and incident documentation.

• Ability to use hand tools and power tools such as chainsaws, Pulaski, and shovels in rugged conditions.
• Proficient in safely operating vehicles and equipment assigned to firefighting tasks (e.g., Type 6 engine, water tender, UTV).
• Competent in navigation using maps, GPS, and compass in remote settings.
• Effective in team-based environments, following direction and working collaboratively under pressure.
• Skill in maintaining personal and team safety, situational awareness, and accountability on the Fireline.

• Ability to perform prolonged physical labor in austere environments, including hiking with heavy gear in high temperatures and smoke.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions in a high-stress, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to adapt quickly to dynamic incident conditions and shift priorities as directed.
• Ability to work extended shifts (up to 16 hours/day) and deploy for up to 21 consecutive days, often in remote or rugged terrain.
• Ability to remain calm, professional, and mission-focused in life-safety operations.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods. Ability to hike, lift, bend, and carry heavy loads in mountainous terrain on steep slopes varying between 30 to 90%. Ability to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, and climb. Primary functions require sufficient physical ability to work both indoors in an office-type setting and outdoors in extreme weather conditions.
• Exposure to extreme heat, cold, humidity, and temperature swings. Working in and around water and possibly in hazardous situations in shallow water and deep water. working indoors and outdoors.
• CONTINUOUS sitting and upward and downward flexion of the neck; the side-to-side turning of the neck; twisting and bending at the waist; reaching below the shoulders; lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 100 pounds.
• FREQUENT standing; walking and walking on uneven ground; reaching and above the shoulder; power grasping, pushing, and pulling of objects and equipment; fine finger dexterity, simple grasping, and repetitive use of hands to manipulate equipment controls, keyboard, and other office equipment.
• OCCASIONAL running, crawling, kneeling, climbing, balancing, and squatting; lifting and carrying objects more than 100 pounds with or without assistance.
• Outdoor work is required in firefighting situations, as well as the maintenance of equipment.
• Must be able to work in firefighter turnouts and SCBA for extended periods of time. While in this protective clothing must be able to crawl and walk while dragging a hose or carrying equipment up to 100 pounds.
• Must be able to work in Structural, HAZMAT, and wildland protective clothing in extreme heat while performing strenuous duties.
• Must have strength, dexterity, and senses to perform all types of fire-fighting duties.
• Excessive noise of emergency equipment; the noise level may be very loud when responding to emergency calls and when working at a fire or other emergency incident.
• Exposure to dust, gases, chemicals, smoke, and blood-borne pathogens; occasional exposure to explosives at fires or other hazardous materials calls.
• Works in and around heavy equipment with exposure to moving mechanical parts; exposure to vibration from equipment and vehicles; operations of foot controls or repetitive foot motion; may work at substantial heights; wears appropriate personal protective equipment including goggles, ear plugs, or other auditory protective equipment, face protector, turn-outs, safety shoes, gloves, and a self-contained breathing apparatus.
• Ability to work at considerable heights. Ability to perform sustained and vigorous activities in a variety of environmental conditions. Ability to tolerate exposure to extreme weather conditions, heat, fumes, smoke, pressurized water, and chemicals.
• While performing the duties of this position in the office, the employee may work in a generally clean office environment with limited exposure to conditions such as dust, fumes, odors, or noise.
• In the field, the employee will be frequently exposed to outside environmental conditions inherent with Northern Nevada such as altitudes in excess of 5000' above sea level, extreme cold and heat, wet and/or humid conditions, high winds, high and/or precarious places, smoke, fumes, airborne particulate matter, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.
• May be exposed to the bodily fluids of other humans. May be exposed to environments that are immediately dangerous to life and health while wearing proper personal protective equipment. The noise level may be loud and require hearing protection.
• The employee may have periodic contact with angry or upset individuals, frequent interruptions of planned work activities by telephone calls, office visitors, and response to emergencies or other unplanned events.
• Position requires occasional strenuous work and long hours, and the ability to attend and/or manage an emergency incident at any time.
• Participation in wildland fires and extended incidents may require the employee to remain on the incident for several days.
• Must see in order to perform essential job tasks; respond to incidents, provide care; operate emergency vehicles and apparatus; keep records, operate a computer, and perform office work; maintain station and equipment.
• Must be able to hear instructions, radio messages, emergency tones, alarms, and other warning devices; sufficient to perform essential job tasks.