Wildland Firefighter - Capstone Fire

Responsibilities

Wildland Firefighters

Escondido, CA

POSITIONS AVAILALBLE! WILDLAND FIREFIGHTERS

Full-Time Seasonal Positions Available

$17 per hour

Capstone Fire Management is seeking experienced and motivated, firefighters to join our Capstone Team. We are looking for team-oriented firefighters who possess outstanding leadership and communication skills.

The perfect candidate makes good decisions based on our established operational policies, procedures, and practices. They can be trusted to make sound decisions and / or exercise good judgement on behalf of the Capstone Fire & Safety Management organization.

Working in the private sector offers many challenging and rewarding opportunities. We work with commercial, utility, and industrial customers during their critical infrastructure projects, outages, shutdowns, and emergency call out situations across the Western and Central Regions of the United States.

If you meet the required qualifications and are motivated to support the "Capstone Way", we welcome you to apply for a Firefighter position with Capstone Fire & Safety Management.

Position Summary :

The firefighter responsibility is for firefighting, fire prevention and other fire services.

Required Education and Experience :

• High School diploma or GED required
• Valid driver license with acceptable driving record in accordance with company policy. DUI within last 5 years is disqualifying
• Valid Medical Examiner’s Card
• Must possess EMT-B or higher EMS certification
• Must possess CPR / AED credentials
• Physical Agility Fitness Test (Initial Hire and Annually).
• Work Capacity Test - Arduous Level (Pack Test)
• Pass full DOT physical : bending, pushing, pulling, crouching, and vision

Firefighter 1- Wildland Division

• Minimum Qualifications and Training Requirements : State FF1 certification / Volunteer FF Certification or,NWCG FFT2 (S-130, S-190, I-100, L-180) or,Meets Requirements for NFPA 1001 or,Military Firefighter Equivalent.
• 18 years old
• Certificate of completion for a Firefighter 1 Academy or,

Firefighter 2- Wildland Division

• Minimum Qualifications and Training Requirements : State FF1 certification / Volunteer FF Certification or,NWCG FFT2 (S-130, S-190, I-100, L-180) or,Meets Requirements for NFPA 1001 or,Military Firefighter Equivalent.
• 19 years old
• 1 year part time experience with a recognized all risk Volunteer Fire Department / (Minimum of 25 shifts) or,
• Six Months full time experience with a professional department.
• Certificate of completion for a Firefighter 1 Academy or,

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

Responds to fires with their company in a timely, safe and skilled manner, and participates in control of fires through hose and nozzle work, use of hand tools or a combination of these methods.

Quickly follows established Company procedures when responding to emergencies as well as instructions given at the emergency scene.

Correctly and promptly uses all relevant apparatus, tools, and equipment. Remains calm and poised in all emergency situations and gains rapid control over the problem at hand.

• Administers first aid to injured parties at their appropriate level of training. Quickly analyzes situations where life safety is threatened and applies the correct treatment.
• Conducts fuels reduction projects as directed by the supervisor on the project. Maintains a positive attitude and strives to meet the client’s needs.
• Safely operates Company vehicles, and equipment as directed.
• Assists in the maintenance of fire and rescue apparatus, tools, and equipment keeping such apparatus, tools, and equipment in good operating and safe condition by competently and efficiently performing maintenance and testing tasks.
• Remains skilled in modern fire suppression tactics, methods through training drills,
• Keeps the company base and related grounds, facilities, and supplies in a clean, orderly and useable condition.
• Performs routine non-firefighting work tasks willingly and adequately such as working on Company records, timecards and other related paperwork.
• Functions satisfactorily as a team member of a fire company at any emergency or non-emergency scene, and willingly accepts their share of the work required.
• Able to meet the physical requirements required to perform firefighting tasks. Remains skilled in and properly applies modern fire suppression tactics, methods, and procedures.
• Projects a positive image to the client as a fire service professional.
• Supports the Capstone Way and works effectively in following policies and procedures.

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.