Experienced Wildland Firefighter

Wildland Fire Firefighters complete wildland firefighting activities; locates fires using maps, Global Positioning System (GPS), and compass. Construct fireline using hand tools or power equipment by cutting, scraping, digging and chopping or burning out to remove flammable materials. Spotting/guiding large vehicles (dozer) in establishing fire lines. Participate in mop-up duties by scraping, digging, chopping and applying water to remove heat. Operate and monitor firefighting vehicles in support of wildfire suppression. Determine fireline location for dozer. complete pre-suppression/readiness duties such as road brushing, live fire training, water hole location, and develop knowledge of fire fighting equipment, protection district; roads, topography, and land owners. Complete weather observations. Determine initial fire cause by protecting the origin, evidence collection, and witness identification, and determines need for wildland fire investigator. Perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Provide information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, radio, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Observe, receive, and otherwise obtain information from all relevant sources.

Monitor and review information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Use hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.