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Keweenaw Bay Indian Community On-Call Wildland Firefighter in Baraga, Michigan
- Performs assignments as a wildland firefighter crew member in developing a working knowledge of fire suppression and fuels management techniques, practices, and terminology; may assist in more specialized assignments such as backfire and burnout, mobile and stationary engine attack; construction of helispots, helitack operations, and performing hover
- Performs all aspects of wildland and prescribed fire operations including preparation, ignition, monitoring, holding and mop-up. Moves dirt, chops brush, removes small trees, etc. to construct a fire line.
- Gathers and considers information on weather data, topography, fuel types, and fire behavior during suppression of wildland fire
- May perform project work which may include, but is not limited to: cleaning outdoor recreational facilities, mowing grass and trimming shrubs, performing trail maintenance and building maintenance duties; removes and disposes of hazard trees; and so
- Attends formal and informal training programs to comply with policy and
- Attends monthly department wildland fire and safety training
- Participates in safety sessions and fire critiques.
- Participates in crew efficiency checks and
- Able to accurately read, understand, and interpret policies and
- Other duties as assigned