Wildland Engine Boss

Overview
Engine Bosses needed for Boise, ID Dispatch Center and Eugene, OR Dispatch Center. We have (1) Type 4 Engine and (3) Type 6 Engines and will go out of Boise and Eugene dispatch centers. We want to take care of our crew and will pay top dollar for a quality Engine Boss.

Duties

• Leadership and Supervision: Directs and supervises the engine and crew, ensuring they are prepared for and capable of handling firefighting duties, according to the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG).
• Safety: Prioritizes the safety of the engine and personnel, adhering to safety protocols and procedures, and ensuring they are equipped with necessary safety gear.
• Engine Operations: Ensures the engine is properly maintained, prepared for deployment, and operates effectively during fire suppression activities, including water supply, pump operation, and equipment handling.
• Communication and Coordination: Communicates effectively with supervisors and other firefighting resources, providing updates on fire conditions, crew progress, and any potential hazards.
• Planning and Tactics: Develops and implements plans for protecting structures and property, and works with other firefighting resources to implement effective fire suppression tactics, as described by the NWCG.
• Resource Management: Manages the engine's resources, including personnel, equipment, fuel, and water, ensuring they are available and used efficiently.
• Demobilization: Ensures the engine and crew are properly demobilized after an incident, including cleaning and maintaining equipment, and returning to their base station.
• Training and Development: Provides training and guidance to crew members, ensuring they are competent and prepared to perform their duties effectively.

Qualifications

Required Training

• ICS-200, ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
• RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR)
• S-230, Crew Boss (Single Resource)
• S-290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior

Required Experience

• Satisfactory performance as a Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1)
• Completion and Certification of NWCG Engine Boss, Single Resource (ENGB) Position Task Book, PMS 311-13

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $1,000.00 - $1,100.00 per day

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Wildland Firefighting: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person