Wildland Fire Captain - Capstone/Rural Metro Fire

Responsibilities

Wildland Fire Captain Insurance Division

IMMEDIATELY HIRING! FULL-TIME / Temporary Opportunity

WILDLAND FIRE CAPTAIN INSURANCE DIVISION

$25 per hour

We are hiring Wildland Fire Captains in our insurance division. A Wildland Fire Captain in the Insurance Division oversees activities including fire prevention and mitigation, pre fire assessment, and fire suppression.

A Wildland Fire Captain in the insurance division reports to, and provides assistance to a Battalion Chief. In the absence of a Battalion Chief, the Fire Captain shall report directly to the Capstone Insurance Division Chief.

Responsibilities / Duties :

A Wildland Fire Captain Insurance Division, manages the day-to-day operation and maintenance of a fire station, or other site, and the apparatus and personnel assigned.

Conduct wildfire safety checks and pre-fire planning inspections.

Develop, direct, and participate in drills and training programs.

Provide information to the public, and participate in public relations events.

• A Wildland Fire Captain may act in the capacity of Battalion Chief as needed.
• Able to work any shift assigned, including nights, holidays and weekends. Insurance division members may be assigned to an incident for 14 -21 days and be dispatched to fires in the western United States.

Work hours are typically 8-hour days, however hours may vary based on the job and / or customer needs.

• Wildland Fire Captains - Insurance Division, supervise the safe operation of company vehicles.
• Wildland Fire Captains Insurance Division, conduct performance evaluations of assigned crew members as required.

Minimum Qualifications :

• High School diploma or GED
• Current CPR / AED certification
• Advanced first aid and / or EMT desired
• Valid driver license with good driving record
• Able to work any assigned shift, including nights, holidays and weekends. Insurance division members may be assigned to locations in the western United States for 14 -21 days.
• Ability to pass a work capacity test conducted during the initial onboarding process
• Proficient in the use of a computer, Ipad, etc., including systems such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other platforms for routine business use.
• Knowledgeable in current wildland firefighting practices and procedures, particularly in the wildland urban interface (WUI) environment.
• Prior wildland firefighting experience (USFS, BLM, Cal Fire, etc.)

Minimum required NWCG and FEMA courses :

L - 180 Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service

S 130 Wildland Firefighting

S - 230 Crew Boss

S - 231 Engine Boss

S - 190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior

S 290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior

IS - 100 Introduction to the Incident Command System

IS 200 Basic Incident Command System

IS - 700 Introduction to the National Incident Management System

IS 800 Introduction to the National Response Framework

Q0426 Introduction to Fire and EMS Supervision and Management

Minimum Capstone Certification (within 60 days of hire) :

Capstone Insurance Captain Position Task Book (PTB)

Our Benefits

MEDICAL - GMR offers four different plan options, allowing you to select the right option for you and your family. Our plans cover the full cost of preventive services and include in-network prescription drug coverage.

Our high-deductible plans allow you to open and contribute to a tax-advantaged Health Savings Account (HSA). We also offer Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), allowing you to set aside tax-free dollars for certain expenses.

RETIREMENT - We offer a 401(k) retirement plan to eligible employees and a company match of 50% of your contributions, up to 8% of your compensation continued.

For certain employees who face 401(k) contribution limitations due to higher income levels, we also offer a deferred compensation plan and match.

We also offer financial counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and retirement plan vendor.

VISION - Our two vision plan options cover exams, lenses and frames, and contacts in lieu of eyewear.

TELEMEDICINE - GMR provides a telemedicine benefit through Teladoc for our employees and their dependents. Teladoc offers convenient phone and video care for many medical conditions for a low, fixed copay.

DENTAL - We offer two dental plans, including a plan that covers orthodontics.

SURVIVOR BENEFITS - GMR provides company paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance. In addition, we offer an option to buy additional coverage for you, your spouse and your children at affordable rates.

INCOME PROTECTION - We offer company paid short-term and long-term disability insurance to protect a portion of your income in case of disability or extended illness.

VOLUNTARY BENEFIT OPTIONS - We offer a variety of other optional benefits including financial wellness services, legal coverage, identity theft protection and more.

The benefits listed apply to most core non-union positions. Union position benefits are dictated by their specific Collective Bargaining Agreement.