Day Shift Lockheed Firefighter Jobs in Spokane, WA

Wildland Firefighter – Insurance Division

A Wildland Firefighter in the Insurance Division, participates in activities including fire prevention and mitigation, pre fire assessment, and fire suppression. A Wildland Firefighter in the insurance division 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 – Insurance Division, works in the day-to-day operation and maintenance of a fire station, or other site, and the apparatus and personnel assigned.
• Firefighters may act in the capacity of Driver/Operator or Wildland Fire Captain as needed.
• Conduct wildfire safety checks and pre-fire planning inspections.
• Participate in drills and training programs.
• Provide information to the public and participate in public relations events.
• 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.
• 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. Insurance division members may be assigned to an incident 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.) desired.
• Advanced first aid and/or EMT desired.

Minimum Required NWCG/FEMA Courses:

L - 180 Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service

S - 130 Wildland Firefighting

S – 131 Firefighter Type 1

S - 190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior

IS - 100 Introduction to the Incident Command System

IS - 700 Introduction to the National Incident Management System

IS - 800 Introduction to the National Response Framework

Minimum Capstone Certification (within 60 days of hire):

• Capstone – Insurance Firefighter Position Task Book (PTB)

Applicants will be required to undergo a background investigation prior to being considered for employment.