The primary responsibility of this position is to respond to wildland fire incidents and assist Investigators to locate the origin and to determine cause. This position implements field level wildland fire prevention and mitigation programs and coordinates these programs with other agencies, cooperators, stakeholders, partners and institutions.
***This is a seasonal position with no benefits***
• Responds to initial attack dispatches. Often as the first responder, advises the dispatcher on the need for further suppression resources based on the behavior, size, and hazards.
• Works with communities and regional/multi regional fire management collaboration groups to reduce risk from wildfire through implementation of a prevention education program and its practices.
• Assists communities to achieve Firewise USA recognition through the development and implementation of a community Firewise Plan.
• Provide training to communities and fire departments to become qualified Firewise Assessors. Facilitates Community Wildfire Protection Plan meetings.
• Performs project work as stated in NWCG FEMO training, such as fuel inventory, monitors and controls fire line, collects data on fire weather and fire behavior. Supports hazard fuel reduction projects including prescribed burns as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned
• Drive on State business
Knowledge of:
• Policies, techniques and practices of wildland firefighting obtained through substantial service as a primary firefighter of the Department of Forestry and Fire Management.
• Fire behavior including causes of wildland fire, influence of temperature, humidity, wind, topography, slope and fuel moisture conditions, and fuels.
• NFPA Firewise standards and practices.
Skills in:
• Computer techniques and word processing software.
• Communication, both written and verbal.
• Organization and prioritization.
• Operation, maintenance, repair and care of wildland firefighting hand tools, chainsaws, small engines, vehicles and facilities.
Ability to:
• Organize, coordinate, and present Firewise, wildland fire prevention and mitigation programs.
• Effectively communicate wildland fire issues with community and media relations.
• Practice fire suppression under the most adverse conditions of climate, fuels, and terrain.
• Adhere to State of Arizona and Department of Forestry and Fire Management Standards of Conduct, policies, procedures and practices.
• Drive on State business.
Arduous Pack Test-Red Card Qualified and Wildland Firefighter Type 2 must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
Valid Arizona driver’s license
Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Lisa Ross at lross@dffm.az.gov for assistance.
Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting 602-771-1427. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. Arizona State Government is an AA/EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.