Wild Land Fire Fighter

Class starts June 13. Runs 4 days June 13-16th. You NEED TO COME BY THE OFFICE AND REGISTER

Wild Fire Services Inc., is a private contracted company that maintains seasonal Type 2 wild land firefighting hand crews, Seven fire engines, tree chipper and other misc. equipment, which are available nationwide, but most commonly Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and occasionally California and Alaska. Employees are on an on-call basis and must be available to dispatch 24 hours a day 7 days a week, including holidays, and available to leave within an hour from dispatch call. Assignments can last up to 14 days consistent, with a 2 day break for as long as the job requires. Fire season can run from June till October, but varies every year. Were looking for sink, chipper and shower operators as well, that stay in camp.

About the Job.

$20.23 pr hr to start. $16.00 base $4.23 H&W plus Overtime on base after 40hrs

This is a serious position.

Fighting fire is very physical and strenuous work, which includes hiking and carrying a backpack with gear, and a hand tool.

Fire fighting can be mentally exhausting.

12 Hour shifts or longer, possibly two weeks at a time.

All fire fighters sleep in tents that we provide.

Must be a team player and able to work in a team atmosphere.

Absolutely no drugs or alcohol.

Lots of room for advancement. Our supervisors are making over $32.00 pr hr

Employment Qualification

18 years old or older for fire line work.

Pre-Employment Screening.

Pass a random drug test.

Present a FEMA IS 100.c certificate preferably by class time. Free to take

Present a FEMA IS 700.b certificate preferably by class time. Free to take

Completion of Basic FFT2 class held at our location, which is a 4 day class.

Pack Test, which is 3 miles, under 45 minutes, while carrying a 45lbs back pack.

Requirements

Fire boots (purchase after class), company can help with this

Sleeping bag.

Undergarments to last 2 weeks, without doing laundry.

Valid Government ID (drivers license not required)

Working cell number AT ALL TIMES.

Transportation to and from our location at a moments notice (Company provides transportation to and from fire)

Come in for an application,

3505 1/2 Fruitvale Blvd

Yakima, WA 98902

Monday-Friday 9-3

509-453-3473

info@wfsenvironmental.com