Firefighter II

Description and Functions

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

This position provides fire education, mitigation, prevention, suppression, and medical treatment at an appropriate EMS level for Camp Guernsey and associated training lands.

• Lead crews in the accomplishment of fire suppression, rescue, emergency medical treatment, and fire prevention services.

• Act as first responder to incidents requiring emergency medical treatment.

• Assist the Firefighter I levels in training, work assignments, and daily activities as a group leader.

• Assume responsibility for the performance and safety of assigned firefighting.

• Make on-sight technical decisions as to the best methods of extinguishing fires after evaluating the fire and receiving assignments from command officers.

• Provide information to the public concerning fire prevention practices and procedures.

• Conduct public education programs.

• Participate in the development of programs for department use.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES/AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

Preference will be given to those with an Associate's plus two years of Firefighting experience. Additional consideration will be given for Wildland experience.

Required to obtain/maintain valid drivers license

Required to obtain/maintain Federal Security Clearance

• Knowledge of aircraft hazards

• Knowledge of rescue procedures

• Knowledge of firefighting techniques

• Knowledge of nuclear and conventional weapons

• Knowledge of tactics for most types of aircraft

• Knowledge of modern firefighting and rescue principles, practices, techniques, and procedures

• Knowledge of fire behavior and mechanical, chemical, and related characteristics of a wide variety of hazardous materials

• Knowledge of rules, regulations, and operational procedures of a Fire Department,

• Knowledge of pertinent federal state and local laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to the fire suppression prevention and personnel training

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Associate's Degree (typically in Firefighting)

Experience:

0-1 year of progressive work experience (typically in Firefighting) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Firefighter I

Security Clearance

Valid Driver's License

Firefighter I

Firefighter II

Airport Firefighter

Hazardous Materials Operations

Driver/Operator Pumper

Driver/Operator Mobile Water Supply

Driver/Operator ARFF

Fire Instructor I

Fire Officer I

Fire Inspector I

All Certifications at all levels are required to be Pro Board or IFSAC accredited.

OR

Education & Experience Substitution:

2-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Firefighting) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Firefighter I

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Security Clearance

Valid Driver's License

Firefighter I

Firefighter II

Airport Firefighter

Hazardous Materials Operations

Driver/Operator Pumper

Driver/Operator Mobile Water Supply

Driver/Operator ARFF

Fire Officer I

Fire Instructor I

Fire Inspector I

All Certifications at all levels are required to be Pro Board or IFSAC accredited.

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Physical Fitness and Agility maintenance program required

• Ability to lift 150 pounds

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt

• All new hires or rehires starting in a non-exempt position on or after January 1, 2018 are required to be paid hourly.

• An additional 56.2 hours of base pay will be added to the salary each month

• Initial physical agility assessment test required prior to employment

• Guernsey is a remote, rural community with a population of approximately 1064. Locally, there are medical clinics, hardware store, grocery store, service stations, and restaurants. Wheatland and Torrington are 25 to 35 miles from Guernsey and have multiple restaurants, services stations, fast food, and general shopping. For larger personal shopping there are malls in Cheyenne and Casper, WY and Scottsbluff, NE, all approx. 90 miles from Guernsey.

Supplemental Information

007 - Wyoming Military Department - Camp Guernsey

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