What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Wildland Firefighter (Will train) position at Vernon Fire District?
Seasonal Wildland Firefighter
*(No Experience Needed)
Seasonal Wildland Firefighter – This announcement is to notify interested candidates of vacancies in the Vernon Fire District Wildland Division. This Division will be hiring Seasonal crew members to fill open positions on Vernon’s Fire Apparatus, our apparatus deploys as a National Resource.
Starting wages for Wildland Firefighter is $16.00 hr., with guaranteed Overtime after the first 40 hrs. per week when on assignment. *This is an on-call seasonal position not a staffed position.
Minimum requirements for this position are:
· Be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid AZ Driver’s License and Social Security Card.
· Be able to pass a drug test, and a background check.
· Must be able to pass all the training and be able to pass a pack test (Arduous) for red card certification.
· All respective candidates will receive all necessary training for basic wildland certifications.
· Must reside within 4 hours of Vernon Fire District.
Your commitment to this program requires the following:
· Ability to commit to a wildland assignment with the possibility of being away for an extend period of time up to 3 Weeks
· 4-hour maximum ETA to Vernon Fire Station #25.
· Have all necessary personal items for a “Red bag”, etc.
· You must be able to follow directions and be physically fit to perform the required duties as assigned.
Vernon Fire District will provide you with the necessary Personal Protective Equipment, except boots. Any questions please contact admin@vfdmail.org. or kevin.vickers@vfdmail.org. Call 928-537-4895.
· You can obtain an application on our website @ Vernonfiredistrict.org under employment tab.
· Email request for an application at admin@vfdmail.org.
· In person, Vernon Fire Station #25, 25 CR 3142, Vernon, AZ. 85940.
· Please attach all necessary documentation to your application.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: $16.00 per hour
Schedule:
- On call
- Overtime
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to pass a pack test carrying a 45-pound pack and walk three miles in 45 minutes or less?
- If you are not wildland certified are you willing to put in the time to become certified?
- Are you available and committed to participate in assignments with Vernon Fire district for at least 1 season?
- Do you reside within 3 hours of Vernon, AZ?
License/Certification:
- AZ Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16