Wildland Firefighter
A Wildland Firefighter participates in activities including fire suppression. A Wildland Firefighter reports to, and provides assistance to, a Wildland Fire Captain. In the absence of a Wildland Fire Captain, the Firefighter shall report directly to the Battalion Chief.
Responsibilities/Duties:
- A Wildland Firefighter – Are Contracted Fire Resources. Essential duties are to provide Public Utility Companies with a safe environment in which to work. This is accomplished by delivering Fire watch and extinguishment, EMS, fire weather updates, safety briefings along with other duties as needed.
- Travel is required for this position.
- A typical shift is from 6:00am to 4:00pm but 12+ hour shifts are common. Red Flag Warning periods may require you to work up to a 72-hour shift.
- Participate in drills and training programs.
- Provide information to the customer and participate in customer relations events.
- Able to work any shift assigned, including nights, holidays, and weekends during fire season
- Operate company vehicles in a safe manner.
- Operate tools and equipment in a safe manner.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School diploma or GED
- Current CPR/AED certification
- Valid driver license with good driving record
- Able to work any shift assigned, including nights, holidays, and weekends.
- 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.) desired.
- Advanced first aid and/or EMT desired.
Fire Fighter position required certifications:
FFT2 OR the following certifications:
ICS 100
IS 700
S-130- hands on portion offered during Capstone Academy if needed to obtain
S-190
L-180
RT-130
Desired Certs:
FFT1
ICS 200
IS800
S-131
S-230/231
Q0426
Hazmat
Confine space tech
EMT
Driver Operator 1A /1B – accepted are: DOD, IFSAC, ENOP
Weap
*Any Wildland Fire or Rescue Certifications and or your red card.
*Current year RT-130 if complete - will complete in academy if needed.
Skills Required
- High School diploma or GED
- Current CPR/AED certification
- Valid driver license with good driving record
- Able to work any assigned shift including nights, holidays, and weekends
- Ability to pass a work capacity test during onboarding
- Proficient in computer use (iPad, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for routine business use
- Knowledgeable in current wildland firefighting practices and WUI procedures
- FFT2 OR the following certifications: ICS-100, IS-700, S-130 (hands-on), S-190, L-180, RT-130
- Travel for deployments as required
- Operate company vehicles, tools, and equipment safely
- Prior wildland firefighting experience (USFS, BLM, Cal Fire, etc.)
- Advanced first aid and/or EMT certification
- Desired certifications: FFT1, ICS-200, IS-800, S-131, S-230/231, Q0426, Hazmat, Confined Space Tech, EMT, Driver Operator 1A/1B, Weap
- Any Wildland Fire or Rescue certifications and/or red card
- Current year RT-130 (or completion during academy)
What We Do
Rural Metro Fire is a national leader in private fire protection and emergency medical services (EMS). Operating as a subscription-based service, it provides professional emergency response and fire prevention to unincorporated communities across the United States, including Arizona, Tennessee, and Oregon, filling critical gaps where public fire department coverage is absent.
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