Wildland Firefighter (Fire Engine Operation-High Complexity)

Duties listed are at full performance grade GW-07 level. Responsible for maintaining operation of the fire engine module when responding to wildland fires and all-hazard incidents. Coordinate repairs and schedule maintenance with approved maintenance facilities. Serve as an initial attack Incident Commander on wildland fires and wildland-urban interface/intermix situations. Determine probable causes of fire and preserve evidence of human-caused fires. Evaluate fire situations and determine the suppression method to use, including hose lays, deployment of crew, point of initial attack, type of tools to use, and application of water. Identify and analyze tactics and strategies employed on incidents and revise and/or develop approaches in view of specific incident conditions. Develop and implement training programs (mandatory, formal, and informal) to comply with policy and regulations.