What are the responsibilities and job description for the Faller 2/3 position at Rural Metro Specialty Fire?
Salary $21.00 Hourly
The Basic/Intermediate Faller (FAL3/2) has demonstrated the proficiency to work unsupervised while engaging in moderate complexity fireline saw operations, including tree felling, bucking, brushing, and limbing.
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Rural Metro Fire (RMF), a trusted provider of private fire management and protection services, has recently been acquired by Brindlee Fire Services (BFS) from Global Medical Response (GMR). RMF has been protecting communities since 1948.
As part of this acquisition and transition, all RMF employees will join the Brindlee Fire Services family of companies. RMF remains committed to serving its local communities and specialty fire service divisions with the same dedication and professionalism that have defined its legacy. At Rural Metro Fire and Brindlee Fire Services, we take great pride in our strong team-oriented culture, built on respect, camaraderie, and a shared commitment to public safety. Our mission is focused on improving public safety by providing fire departments with high-quality professional firefighters, fire apparatus, equipment repair services, fire stations, and more.
You can learn more about the transaction here.
Brindlee Fire Services Completes Acqusition of Rural Metro Fire from Global Medical Response
Brindlee Fire Services is pleased to announce the successful completion of its acquisition of Rural Metro Fire from Global Medical Response (GMR).
www.globalmedicalresponse.com
EEO Statement
Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.
Check out our careers site benefits page to learn more about our benefit options.
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The Basic/Intermediate Faller (FAL3/2) has demonstrated the proficiency to work unsupervised while engaging in moderate complexity fireline saw operations, including tree felling, bucking, brushing, and limbing.
Prepare
- Remain mentally and physically fit and able to determine when conditions have changed
- Ensure individual and equipment readiness.
- Continually strive to improve, learn from others, and develop safe practices that reinforce good habits and decision making.
- Participates in the development and implementation of saw related objectives, priorities, and work assignments for saw team members.
- Participate in training and mentoring Basic Fallers (FAL3) and trainees in the classroom and field.
- Able to develop and safely execute a plan to resolve low to moderate complex saw operations that may require use of unconventional techniques.
- Maintain certification and qualification by demonstrating proficiency of Basic/Intermediate Faller knowledge and technical skill to a qualified Faller evaluator(s) per protocol.
- Continue learning tree anatomy and defects contributing to failure, as well as teaching less-experienced sawyers fundamental elements of tree anatomy.
- Demonstrate knowledge of chainsaw components and proficiency in maintenance and repair.
- Establish and maintain positive communication and coordination with saw teams, your crew, adjoining resources, and supervisors in the work area.
- Before engaging, receive a thorough briefing from the appropriate supervisor addressing all saw operation specifications and associated expectations.
- Participate in AARs and information sharing.
- Apply the Risk Management Process as stated in the NWCG Incident Response Pocket Guide (IRPG), PMS 461.
- Apply Lookouts, Communications, Escape Routes, and Safety Zones (LCES) to all saw operations.
- Plan for and manage medical emergencies.
- Report all accidents, injuries, or near misses to supervisor.
- Comply with all standards for chainsaw operations as defined in NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Chainsaw Operations, PMS 212, and established agency standards for saw operating procedures.
- Establish and maintain work area control.
- Develop and follow safe cutting area practices when using a swamper during saw operations.
- Recognize changes in operational complexity and report pertinent changes to the appropriate supervisor.
Rural Metro Fire (RMF), a trusted provider of private fire management and protection services, has recently been acquired by Brindlee Fire Services (BFS) from Global Medical Response (GMR). RMF has been protecting communities since 1948.
As part of this acquisition and transition, all RMF employees will join the Brindlee Fire Services family of companies. RMF remains committed to serving its local communities and specialty fire service divisions with the same dedication and professionalism that have defined its legacy. At Rural Metro Fire and Brindlee Fire Services, we take great pride in our strong team-oriented culture, built on respect, camaraderie, and a shared commitment to public safety. Our mission is focused on improving public safety by providing fire departments with high-quality professional firefighters, fire apparatus, equipment repair services, fire stations, and more.
You can learn more about the transaction here.
Brindlee Fire Services Completes Acqusition of Rural Metro Fire from Global Medical Response
Brindlee Fire Services is pleased to announce the successful completion of its acquisition of Rural Metro Fire from Global Medical Response (GMR).
www.globalmedicalresponse.com
EEO Statement
Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.
Check out our careers site benefits page to learn more about our benefit options.
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Salary : $21
