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Summary
Lead Wildland Firefighter (Helitack) - Direct Hire Authority
Your duties will include but are not limited to the following:
- Leads three or more regularly assigned firefighters and may provide situational leadership for additional firefighters based on the fire assignment.
- As an experienced leader within a wildland fire crew applies an understanding of firefighter safety, fire behavior, topography of the area, weather, fuels, and training in fire management work.
- Plans, coordinates, and directs helicopter operations in support of mission requests.
- Directs the operation and use of special tools and equipment and makes decisions as to when, where, and how equipment can be utilized to the greatest advantage.
- Directs the readiness and assembly of helicopter support accessories and helicopter safety equipment.
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Job Description
Lead Wildland Firefighter (Helitack) - Direct Hire Authority
Your duties will include but are not limited to the following:
- Leads three or more regularly assigned firefighters and may provide situational leadership for additional firefighters based on the fire assignment.
- As an experienced leader within a wildland fire crew applies an understanding of firefighter safety, fire behavior, topography of the area, weather, fuels, and training in fire management work.
- Plans, coordinates, and directs helicopter operations in support of mission requests.
- Directs the operation and use of special tools and equipment and makes decisions as to when, where, and how equipment can be utilized to the greatest advantage.
- Directs the readiness and assembly of helicopter support accessories and helicopter safety equipment.
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