REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Introduction to ICS (ICS-100)
- Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service (L-180)
- Firefighter Training (S-130 – Field Day Required)
- Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior (S-190)
- NIMS: An Introduction (IS-700)
- Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR) (RT-130)
- Ability to pass a WCT (Work Capacity Test/Pack Test) at Arduous Level (ability to walk 3 miles in 45 minutes with a 45 pound pack)
- ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents (ICS-200)
- Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR) (RT-130)
- Crew Boss (Single Resource) (S-230)
- Engine Boss (S-231)
- Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior (S-290)
- Satisfactory performance as a Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1)
- Completion and Certification of NWCG Engine Boss, Single Resource (ENGB) Position Task Book (PMS 311-13)
- Employees must be 21 years of age or older.
- DOT Medical Examiner’s Certification (will be authorized by employer for qualified individuals)
- Current driver’s license with acceptable driving record
Other Training Which Supports Development of Knowledge and Skills
- Basic Air Operations (S-270)
- Engine Boss (Single Resource) (S-231)
- Firing Operations (S-219)
- Followership to Leadership (L-280)
- Interagency Incident Business Management (S-260)
Wildfire Defense Systems, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Federal Law under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) requires drivers of Commercial Motor Vehicles engaged in interstate commerce must be at least 21 years of age. For this reason, applicants for this position must be at least 21 years of age to be considered.