Crew Leader (Unit Crew)

• Pursuant to ICS standards, the Unit Crew Leader has 4-6 Crew Members reporting to them.
• Arrives at work in a timely matter and is mentally and physically fit for work.
• Leads and supervises a 4-6 person squad to complete tasks and accomplish goals on wildfire incidents, during training exercises and at the fire base.
• Maintains a high level of physical fitness through daily fitness training to be prepared for sustained action on wildfire incidents and ensures that all other Crew Members do the same.
• Participates in wildland fire training exercises for the Unit Crew.
• Completes necessary paperwork in the form of daily timesheets, incident reports,
  after action review forms and others.
• Trains and develops skills and abilities of Crew Members.
• Facilitates and delivers training modules and courses for members of the Unit Crew at the direction of the Unit Crew Supervisor.
• Is expected to work long hours when needed – up to 18 hours per day.
• Is expected to work for extended periods of up to 19 days away from home when needed.
• Cleans and maintains personal gear and equipment daily.
• Cleans and maintains fire base daily.
• Wears the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) while performing tasks to ensure the safety of themselves and those around them.
• Wears the appropriate uniform while on shift.
• Is responsible for ensuring their crew’s assigned vehicle and equipment are clean and serviceable daily.
• Maintains a running inventory of equipment and gear both on fire incidents and while at the fire base.
• Acts professionally and respectfully while on shift and off-hours while working on incidents.
• Maintains communications with Crew Leaders and Crew Members using a handheld radio.

Duties and Responsibilities when on a Fire:

Perform management tasks including, but not limited to

• Remote power water pump set up and operation,
• Construction of control lines around perimeter of fire area using power saws, power pumps, hose, backpack pumps, and hand tools,
• Hot spotting operations using power saws, power pumps, hose, backpack pumps, and hand tools,
• Ignition operations in direct and indirect attack settings using ignitions devices such as fuses and drip torches

 

Qualifications:

• S-230 Training or Equivalent
• ICS I-100 certification (ICS 200 Certificate recommended)
• Has obtained applicable leadership courses (L-280, L-380, etc.)
• Understands the FBP system (Fire Behavior Prediction)
• Surpass WFM WFX-fitness standard (14:30)

 

Skills and Experience:

• A minimum education level that provides the skills to read, write and comprehend wildfire knowledge, and can understand written instructions.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must meet and maintain the Yukon WFM WFX-Fitness standards
• Demonstrates an aptitude for leadership, organization, supervision, and communication

 

Compensation:

$34.57 to $39.78 per hour based on experience.

 

Benefits:

• Personal Protective Equipment provided.
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Inclusive work environment

 

Conditions of Employment: