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Red Rock Fire, a leading ecological restoration company, is seeking a highly skilled Wildland Firefighter Engine Boss to lead crews of firefighting employees in controlling and suppressing fires in forests or vacant public land. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of firefighting strategies, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in high-stress situations.

• Lead crews of Wildland Firefighters on various fire suppression and prescribed burning projects.
• Assist with the training and evaluation of firefighting employees.
• Assist with prescribed burning and wildfire suppression.
• Maintain fire equipment readiness.
• Extinguish fires in collaboration with crew members.
• Control and contain wildfires using various strategies, such as digging ditches and coordinating aerial drops of fire suppressors.
• Create a fire line by cutting down trees and clearing brush that could catch or spread fire.
• Collaborate with a team of firefighters to implement backfire or burnout operations.
• Create landing spots for fire suppression helicopters.
• Establish water supplies, connect hoses, and direct water toward and onto fires.
• Activate and control water and chemical hoses and/or pumps.
• Use tools such as pulaskis or engine or hand-driven pumps to extinguish flames and embers as needed to suppress fires.
• Through constant contact with fire dispatchers, advise when additional firefighters or supplies are needed and provide detailed information on the status of the operation.
• Search for, rescue, and administer emergency first aid to victims of fire or other catastrophic events.
• Patrol and oversee burned areas after a fire to identify and extinguish hotspots that could reignite.
• Review and carefully analyze weather and topographical data to predict fire behavior or risk areas.
• Drive and operate vehicles and equipment used in fighting fires.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Completed all required classes for ENGB per NWCG standards and an ENGB task book open.
• Fire Fighter Type 1 (FFT1) certification through the National Wildlife Coordinating Group required.
• 5+ years of firefighting experience desirable.
• Experience working as a supervisor or lead employee required.
• Thorough understanding of relevant equipment, tools, policies, procedures, and strategies used in firefighting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm and exercise good judgment during hazardous fire-suppression activities.
• Ability to listen, understand, and respond quickly to directions.
• Works well with others, particularly in highly stressful situations.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
• Demonstrated success with living the company's values of passion for the mission to 'Heal the Earth', positivity, craftsmanship, grit, and innovation.

• Successful passage of physical exam and fitness test, based on an arduous fire position under the Interagency Wildfire Qualification Standards, required.
• Highly dangerous work with the possibility of extremely prolonged periods working in high heat, high-stress situations.
• Must possess the ability to perform high-intensity physical labor, including the ability to carry, drag, climb, and crawl, often across uneven terrain.
• Prolonged periods of time standing and walking.
• Must be able to lift at least 150 pounds at a time.
• May need to be on shift for days at a time with very little rest.
• Exposure to fire and smoke, and dangerous chemicals and poisonous gases.
• Must be able to be on-call and travel to work in other locations, in various states, for prolonged periods of time.

• Compensation is based on qualifications and experience, with a pay scale ranging from $22.00 to $28.00 per hour.
• Overtime after 40 hours within a pay period.
• Travel time will be compensated.
• Food and lodging will be provided for operations out of town or for overnights.