fire engine operator

United States Forest Service

Wildland Firefighter (Assistant Fire Engine Operator)

Smartsville Fire Protection District

Smartsville Fire Protection District Firefighter/Operator Employment AnnouncementThe Smartsville Fire Protection District is seeking applications for Firefighter/Operator.Firefighter/Operator duties include but are not limited to:Act as engine Company Officer in the absence of a senior officer Operate Type 1, Type 3, Type 6 engines and water tenders on emergencies Conduct tailgate briefings prior to emergency deployments Respond to all types of emergency incidents Perform routine maintenance of apparatus, buildings, grounds and fire equipment Assist with company inspections Conduct and participate in company trainings Maintain records and reports as directed Other duties as assignedMinimum Requirements:21 years of age IS-700 AND ICS 100, ICS 200 and ICS 300, S-190 and S-29012 months of Firefighter Exp Current California Class B License or Class C Drivers License w/Fire Fighter Endorsement Driver Operator 1A and 1B Basic Wildland Firefighter Certificate Current CPR and EMT-B certification California State Card Current Hazmat FRO Certification Confined Space Awareness Firefighter 1 Certificate required/Firefighter 2 preferredWork Schedule and Pay Rate:Pay is a daily stipend for dayshift coverage and additional $25 stipend for those choosing to sleep at the station. The shift will include weekends. Must be available for extended assignments up to 21 days. There are no benefits with this position. All applicants will be required to provide at least two references, preferably from recent supervisors.Starting wage is $150 day with the potential of $39/hr for wildland fire assignments.Applications are available by request via phone message at (530) 639-0405 or can be picked up from Smartsville Fire Station, 8459 Blue Gravel Rd, Smartsville, CA 95977Applications will be considered on an as needed basis.Job Types: Full-time, TemporaryPay: $150.00 - $175.00 per dayPeople with a criminal record are encouraged to applyExperience:<ul><li>Firefighting: 1 year (Required)</li></ul>License/Certification:<ul><li>CDL B or CDL C with Firefighter Endorsement (Required)</li><li>EMT License (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Firefighter/Operator

Arrowbear Lake Fire Department

JOB
 The Engine Boss serves on an on-call and as-needed basis, at the discretion of the Fire Chief, to supplement or augment department staffing levels. This position may be activated for single resource deployments, task force or strike team assignments, or other operational needs as determined by the Fire Chief.Assignment and utilization are not guaranteed and are based solely on the operational needs of the department and the discretion of the Fire Chief. Hourly Rate: $44.17Under general supervision, the Engine Boss responds on an on-call and as-needed basis to local, regional, and state fire and emergency incidents as a single resource or part of a task force or strike team. The Engine Boss is responsible for the supervision and tactical deployment of engine company personnel and resources. This role ensures personnel accountability, crew safety, and coordination with overhead personnel. The Engine Boss operates under the direction of the Incident Commander or their designee and performs other related duties as assigned.This position is utilized to supplement or augment department staffing levels for out-of-area deployments or local incident response. Use of this classification is not guaranteed and is determined based on department needs, resource availability, and incident requests.Examples of Duties: Duties include, but are not limited to: • Responds to fire, rescue, and all-risk incidents as an Engine Boss, providing direct supervision of engine company personnel during incident operations. • Ensures proper implementation of the Incident Command System (ICS) within the assigned engine company. • Provides situational reports and resource status updates to strike team leaders or incident command as required. • Leads crew briefings, tailgate safety sessions, and debriefs during assignments. • Conducts initial and ongoing size-ups and makes tactical decisions consistent with safety priorities, agency policy, and current conditions. • Operates department apparatus and equipment as needed within scope of qualifications and policy. • Ensures the safety, accountability, and welfare of assigned personnel and equipment throughout deployments. • Completes required ICS documentation, crew time reports, and other incident forms as needed. • Coordinates logistical needs including fueling, maintenance, and lodging for the engine and personnel. • Participates in department training, equipment checks, and readiness drills.Typical Qualifications: Minimum Age: Must be a minimum of 21 years old at time of appointment.Education and/or Experience: • High school diploma or GED equivalent is required. • Minimum two (2) years of wildland or all-risk engine company experience with at least one (1) year in a supervisory or lead firefighter role.License or Certification Requirements: • Valid California Driver License, Class C with Firefighter Endorsement or Commercial Class B with appropriate endorsements (air brake & tank). • NWCG Engine Boss (ENGB) certification required. • Completion of NWCG courses: – S-130, S-190, L-180 – ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-700, ICS-800 – S-230, S-231 – S-290 • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate or equivalent. • Title 22 Public Safety First Aid certification (or equivalent).Desirable Certifications: • S-219 (Firing Operations) • CSFM Driver/Operator 1A & 1B • Fire Officer certification (CSFM or equivalent)Knowledge of: • Wildland and all-risk fire suppression tactics and strategies. • ICS/NIMS principles and strike team/task force operations. • Safety protocols and firefighter rehabilitation procedures. • Resource typing, Fireline operations, and operational period planning. • Equipment operation including Type 1 and Type 3 engines. • Operational readiness and crew accountability systems.Skills and Abilities to: • Effectively lead and supervise an engine crew in dynamic, hazardous environments. • Apply sound decision-making under pressure. • Operate fire apparatus and firefighting equipment. • Communicate effectively via radio and in writing. • Maintain clear and accurate records and reports. • Ensure personnel safety, manage fatigue, and enforce operational discipline. • Work cooperatively with allied agencies and within multi-agency incident structures.No Tobacco Use Policy: ABLFD maintains a strict No Tobacco Use Policy for all personnel—career, volunteer, or on-call. Use of tobacco products, including cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, snuff, e-cigarettes, and vaping devices, is prohibited at all times, on or off duty.Probationary Period: All new Engine Bosses shall serve a minimum one (1) year probationary period from the date of appointment. A formal performance appraisal will occur at the one-year mark to evaluate performance and continued suitability. Those who do not successfully complete probation may have their term extended or be released from the position.Annual Evaluation: Each Engine Boss will undergo an annual performance and skills evaluation, including readiness training and documentation review to ensure operational currency and competency.

Engine Boss- Fire Department On-call / As needed

Coos Forest Protective Association

Coos Forest Protective Association (CFPA) Gold Beach and Brookings Stations are now accepting applications for Wildland Fire Engine and Hand Crew Members for the 2026 fire season.
 
Suppression Specialist duties include but are not limited to: 
Acting and performing effectively in a team environment as a Wildland Firefighter, Hand Crew Member, Engine or Tender Operator to perform initial and extended attack wildland firefighting including fire line construction and mop-up using standard firefighting hand tools, deploying hose lays, operating pumps and acting as nozzle and/or hose person in fire suppression as well as the use of hand tools to clear roadside debris and vegetation in prevention activities. Cleans and maintains various items of equipment including the washing of vehicles. Position includes other tasks as assigned including, but not limited to, Co-Op projects including slash burning, brush clearing and parks maintenance.
 
Experience operating vehicles with manual transmissions, 4-wheel drive and/or airbrakes, wildland fire engines, trucks with water tanks of 2500 to 5000-gallon capacity or crew transports while obeying all traffic laws and/or driving on steep, narrow forest and/or logging roads are required for some positions. Engine and Tender Operators also perform or direct others in starting pump engines, priming pumps, adjusting engine speeds and pump valves, laying hose, appropriate nozzle use, effective use of water and additives, inspect, check, service and adjust various items of equipment including pumps, hose lays, tank and reels for equipment readiness.
 
WORKING CONDITIONS: This position requires long hours of arduous physical activity in all types of terrain and weather conditions with exposure to various hazards including, but not limited to poison oak, bees, smoke, snakes, steep terrain, noise, heat, dust, burning and/or falling materials and other hazards. Successfully passing and maintaining the physical fitness level necessary is required and will be tested on a yearly basis. Various shifts including nights, weekends, holidays, and long hours with short notice is required. Assignments to emergency incidents may require being away from the assigned duty station for extended periods of time with occasional travel throughout the state of Oregon and other states.
 
A current/valid Oregon Driver’s License with a Class “C” or higher, as the operation of 4-wheel drive pickups and larger vehicles in various road conditions and during fire situations may be required. Successful candidates for positions that include driving a Company vehicle will be subject to a driving background check with the Department of Motor Vehicles.
 
For more information on this position, please see the attached position announcement.

Wildland Fire Suppression Specialist-Engine and Hand Crew

Wildland Firefighter

Town of Maiden

Classification SummaryTo perform firefighter/engineer work,drive and operate fire apparatus, performing assigned fire suppression duties, responding to emergency medical incidents, maintaining apparatus and equipment, building facilities, participating in training drills, fire prevention activities, assigned departmental projects, and preparing reports and maintaining records. Part-time shifts are available Monday-Friday 8am-4pm and 7pm-7am. Additional shifts are available to cover sick and vacation times in the absence of the full-time staff in 12-24 hr increments as available.Major Duties&middot; Serves as operator of fire equipment at fire scenes and operates engine pump valves, observes gauges during firefighter operations to ensure that water pressure is correctly maintained.&middot; Cleans, services, maintains, and makes minor repairs to firefighting apparatus to ensure the safe and satisfactory working condition of them.&middot; Performs maintenance and repair of fire equipment to ensure that all equipment is maintained in a state of readiness for emergency response.&middot; Participates in fire and other emergency operations and activities.&middot; Tracks and ensures return of all equipment and supplies at the incident scene; ensures that equipment is returned to a state of readiness upon return to the station.&middot; Provides responses to emergency medical incidents and administers emergency medical care at the EMT-B level.&middot; Serves in leadership capacity when higher-ranking staff is not present.&middot; Ensures proper documentation of Fire and EMS reports on department&rsquo;s data base and maintains the department log book of completed activities for each shift.&middot; Participates in fire prevention and public educational programs and tours; of the fire station and apparatus.&middot; Performs hydrant testing/maintenance and pre-incident planning of commercial buildings.&middot; Assist in keeping the fire station in good condition by cleaning interior of the station and performs building and grounds maintenance.&middot; Performs other duties as required.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES&middot; Knowledge of modern firefighting principles, practices, and procedures.&middot; Knowledge of firefighting rules and regulations.&middot; Knowledge of emergency medical principles and skills in their application.&middot; Knowledge of OSHA and Blood Borne Pathogens.&middot; Considerable knowledge of tools, equipment, fire apparatus and equipment used in firefighting operations. Skilled in the operation of equipment and maintenance.&middot; Considerable knowledge of the principles of hydraulics applied to fire suppression.&middot; Ability to recognize fire hazards and to exercise safety precautions to prevent injury to the employee and others.&middot; Ability to exercise sound judgment in a routine and emergency situations.&middot; Ability to prepare fire related reports.&middot; Working knowledge of computers and other office equipment.&middot; Ability to deal courteously with the public and maintain effective working relationships with other members of the department and town staff.&middot; Good physical shape. Must be clean and neat in appearance and be able to physically perform the basic life operation functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting/carrying of 150 lbs., grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and perform repetitive motions.JOB QUALIFICATIONS&middot; Must have North Carolina Firefighter Certification&middot; Must have valid NC Emergency Medical Technician &ndash; Basic Certification&middot; Must have Emergency Vehicle Driver Certification&middot; Must have NC Driver Operator Pumps Certification&middot; Must possess a valid Class B Classified License or equivalent to a CDL&middot; NC TR/VMR CertificationEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE&middot; Must have a High School Diploma or GED&middot; Preferred 1-3 years experience as a firefighter/engineerWORKING CONDITIONS:Work involves exposure to hazards of firefighting work, involves some degree of risk to personnel safety and is often performed under stressful emergency conditions.HIRING PROCESS INCLUDES&middot; Submittal of completed application&middot; Interview with the Fire Chief&middot; Drug Test&middot; Background CheckThis job classification has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain all the duties, responsibilities, and qualification required of employees to perform the job. The Town of Maiden reserves the right to assign or otherwise modify the duties assigned to this classification.Job Type: Part-timePay: From $17.00 per hourWork Location: In person

Firefighter/Engineer - Part- Time

Dorchester County, SC

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Description</h2></div>
<div>The base annual wage is generated from a base hourly rate of $18.36 per hour under the standard shift schedule of 48 hours worked and 96 hours off. Built in overtime is paid at 1.5 times the hourly rate for all hours worked in excess of 96 hours in a 14 day pay cycle. Additional overtime opportunities for shift coverage may be available per departmental policy. These opportunities would provide pay in excess of the base annual wage.
SALARY DOES NOT INCLUDE BUILT-IN OVERTIME FOR WORKING A 48/96 WORK SCHEDULE 
The purpose of the class is to perform general firefighting work, respond to calls for emergency service and to perform related work as required. The class consists of technical work in the prevention, control, and suppression of structural and non-structural fires; responds to fire and rescue calls; suppresses fires; renders emergency medical assistance while on scene; and operates fire rescue equipment. This class reports to the Fire Captain of their shift and works 48 hours on and 96 hours off. This class works within a general outline of work to be performed and develops work methods and sequences under general supervision.</div> 

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Duties</h2></div>
<div><div>ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 
<ul><li>Prepares/inspects issued firefighting gear for shift. Checks the apparatus and equipment to make sure all is working.</li><li>Drives the apparatus to emergency and non-emergency calls; operates the fire pump or aerial ladder.</li><li>Coordinates and participates in the work of an assigned fire station.</li><li>Communicates with oncoming shifts about issues with the truck and equipment.</li><li>Performs firefighting activities.</li><li>Administers medical emergency aid.</li><li>Participates in drills and demonstrations.</li><li>Adheres to station policies and procedures; ensures compliance with all federal and state regulations.</li><li>Maintains/upkeeps station interior (bay, bunk rooms, common rooms, admin areas, bathrooms, etc.).</li><li>Maintains/upkeeps station exterior, including cleaning and minor repairs such as lawn care/landscaping, simple repair of siding and painting. Reports moderate to major problems to command staff.</li><li>Assists with pre-fire planning and prevention.</li><li>Performs duties in a manner consistent with safe practices and policies.</li><li>Operates a fire engine and motor vehicles; utilizes fire suppression equipment, hand, and power tools.</li><li>Interacts and communicates with various groups and individual such as the Fire Chief, other fire departments, other emergency response agencies, law enforcement agencies, co-workers, volunteers, and the general public.</li><li>Keeps physically fit.</li><li>Performs other related job duties as assigned.</li></ul></div></div> 
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Qualifications</h2></div>
<div>Education and Experience:
High school diploma or GED. 
Requires at least three (3) years of experience as a Firefighter II or equivalent. 
Special Qualifications:
Must possess a valid state Class E, Class B CDL or equivalent driver&rsquo;s license. 
International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or Pro Board Firefighter II 
South Carolina Fire Academy (SCFA) Pump Operator I or equivalent 
SCFA Emergency Vehicle Drivers Training or equivalent. 
Hazardous Materials Operations Level. 
National Incident Management System (NIMS-ICS) 100, 200, 700, and 800. 
CPR/AED First Aid or greater<div> 
Must obtain within one (1) year of hire: 
Pump Operator II 
SCFA Basic Aerial Operator or equivalent 
SCFA Rapid Intervention Team or equivalent 
SCFA Rescuing the Rescuer 
SCFA Technical Rescuer or equivalent 
EMR (Emergency Medical Responder or higher) 
Traffic Incident Management</div></div> 

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Additional Requirements</h2></div>
<div>WORK ENVIRONMENT 
Work is performed part of the time working in an environment where errors on this job can lead to significant physical or mental consequences for self or others. 
 
Dorchester County has the right to revise this job description at any time. This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment. 
 
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work 
This is a full-time position; typical shift works 48 hours on and 96 hours off. Works weekends and holidays. Must work 48 hour each week to maintain full-time status. Employees must be available to work evenings, weekends and holidays during emergencies or as requested. This is a safety sensitive position and employees holding this position have the responsibility for their own safety and the safety of others. This position is subject to random drug testing.</div></div></div>

FIRE ENGINEER -48/96 Work Schedule

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