Squad Boss FFT1 ICT5

Firefighter Type 1 (Squad Boss)

Salary- $21.00 hourly

Firefighters receive a $50/day stand by stipend to be available for the fire call during the mandatory availability period.

FFT1 Incident Position Description

The Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1) leads a small group (usually not more than seven members) and is responsible for their safety on wildland and prescribed fire incidents. The FFT1 supervises resources at the Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2) level and reports to a Single Resource Crew Boss [Crew Boss (CRWB) or other assigned supervisor.

The FFT1 performs position duties commensurate with Type 1 incident complexity and characteristics stated in the Interagency Standards for Fire and Fire Aviation Operations (Red Book).

Incident Commander Type 5

ICT5 Incident Position Description

The Incident Commander Type 5 (ICT5) develops strategies and oversees the implementation of tactics, while providing for the safety of the public and all personnel assigned to the incident. The ICT5 reports to an Agency Administrator (AA), Duty Officer, Fire Management Officer, or other designated supervisor and works in the Command functional area.

The ICT5 performs position duties commensurate with Type 5 incident complexity and characteristics stated in the Interagency Standards for Fire and Fire Aviation Operations (Red Book).

Responsibilities:

Prepare and Mobilize

• Ensure individual readiness.
• Gather critical information pertinent to the assignment.
• Review Incident Action Plan (IAP) and obtain briefing, objectives, and intent from supervisor.

Build the Team

• Assemble and validate readiness of assigned personnel and equipment.
• Establish and communicate chain of command, reporting procedures, risk management processes, and radio frequency management.
• Establish a common operating picture with supervisor and subordinates.
• Brief assigned personnel using IAP and/or NWCG Incident Response Pocket Guide (IRPG), PMS 461, briefing checklist.

Supervise and Direct Work Assignments

• Establish and communicate objectives, priorities, work assignments, and performance expectations.
• Identify, analyze, and use relevant situational information to make more informed decisions and take appropriate actions.
• Adjust actions based on changing information and evolving situation awareness. Develop and implement contingency plans. Communicate changing conditions to assigned resources and supervisor.
• Ensure incident objectives and performance standards are met.
• Monitor performance and provide immediate and regular feedback to assigned personnel.

Perform Firefighter Type 1-Specific Duties

• Mentor and train assigned resources in safe firefighting practices (e.g., tool maintenance, fireline construction techniques).
• Adhere to the chain of command as it applies to crew configuration.
• Locate fireline and implement appropriate fireline construction methods (e.g., mineral soil scrape, cup trenching, removal of ladder fuels) necessary to stop fire spread and ensure completion to acceptable standards.
• Utilize appropriate fireline tactics, including indirect and direct attack strategies.
• Maintain and inspect tools, equipment, and supplies required to complete assigned task for amount, serviceability, and safety. Notify supervisor if corrective action is needed.

Fireline Duties

• Carry IRPG at all times and use it to guide actions.
• Provide status updates on conditions affecting operations, hazardous conditions, unresolved conflicts, air operations, etc., to supervisor.
• Through established chain of command, assist the responsible land management agency and/or assigned Resource Advisor (READ), with the protection of natural, cultural, and other resources. Communicate when such resources are discovered and document suppression impacts.
• Use maps, compass, Global Positioning System (GPS) and other tools and applications to gather information and navigate on incident.
• Collect, document, and report weather observations utilizing the Belt Weather Kit or electronic weather meter.

Communicate and Coordinate

• Follow established processes and chain of command for collecting, producing, and distributing information.
• Report any changes in fire behavior or hazardous conditions to supervisor.
• Communicate effectively using multichannel radios. Prepare and program radios for assignment. Use plain language and Incident Command System (ICS) terminology.
• Ensure a clear understanding of expectations and timely communication within and across the chain of command.
• Obtain regular updates from assigned resources.
• Establish communications and exchange necessary briefings/information with the following:
• Dispatch
• Support resources
• Adjacent resources
• Communicate effectively using multichannel radios. Prepare and program radios for assignment. Use plain language and Incident Command System (ICS) terminology.
• Conduct After Action Reviews (AAR).

Manage Risk

• Apply the Risk Management Process as stated in the NWCG Incident Response Pocket Guide (IRPG), PMS 461:
• Ensure Lookouts, Communications, Escape Routes, and Safety Zones (LCES) are established and known to all firefighters before they are needed. Refer to guidelines stated in the IRPG.
• Apply the Standard Firefighting Orders and Watch Out Situations to your assignment, as stated in the IRPG.
• Ensure compliance with all safety practices and procedures for assigned personnel.
• Monitor for signs and symptoms of fatigue, illness, or injury. Mitigate appropriately.
• Account for location, health, safety, and welfare of assigned personnel.
• Use Look Up, Down and Around in the IRPG to help maintain situational awareness. Adjust actions accordingly. Develop and communicate contingency plans and trigger points.
• Plan for medical emergencies. Ensure assigned resources are prepared to execute the Medical Plan (ICS 206 WF). Manage the medical emergency based on procedures stated in the Incident Action Plan (IAP), Medical Incident Report, or other relevant guidelines.
• Set measurable objectives to minimize the level of risk while achieving the highest probability of success.
• Ensure risk management processes are maintained throughout the incident.
• Monitor strategic progress and modify objectives for risk versus value.

Perform Incident Commander Type 5-Specific Duties

• Identify oneself as the Incident Commander and take command of the incident.
• Clearly and professionally communicate intent to assigned personnel.
• Ensure all assigned resources receive a complete briefing.
• Establish and maintain an appropriate span of control.
• Complete timely complexity analysis. Make and communicate the needed adjustments of any incident complexity changes.
• Ensure work assignments are completed and special instructions are followed. Monitor work progress and evaluate the incident situation.
• Provide situation update and accomplishments to the AA, dispatch, and/or Duty Officer.
• Identify and anticipate operational needs and request additional resources and/or replacements as needed.
• Monitor fire weather and communicate the current forecast and any changes to all incident personnel.
• Consider smoke impacts to sensitive areas.
• Ensure transfer of command is communicated to host unit dispatch and to all incident personnel.
• Account for all assigned resources.

About Rural Metro Fire and Brindlee Fire Services

Rural Metro Fire (RMF), a trusted provider of private fire management and protection services, has recently been acquired by Brindlee Fire Services (BFS) from Global Medical Response (GMR). RMF has been protecting communities since 1948.

As part of this acquisition and transition, all RMF employees will join the Brindlee Fire Services family of companies. RMF remains committed to serving its local communities and specialty fire service divisions with the same dedication and professionalism that have defined its legacy. At Rural Metro Fire and Brindlee Fire Services, we take great pride in our strong team-oriented culture, built on respect, camaraderie, and a shared commitment to public safety. Our mission is focused on improving public safety by providing fire departments with high-quality professional firefighters, fire apparatus, equipment repair services, fire stations, and more.

You can learn more about the transaction here.

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