Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Helitack)

Summary

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Job Description

Serve as a supervisor for a crew assigned to a helitack program. Coordinate and direct a helitack crew in support of fire suppression including initial attack and ongoing fires.

Prioritizes attack sequence in multiple fire situations based on fire needs and efficient aircraft use. Promote and support a positive work environment to create a climate of mutual respect and integrity.

Determine appropriate suppression strategies such as fire line construction, hot spotting, backfiring, burnout, aerial ignition, water delivery systems, tree felling, brush removal, and/or mop-up operations.

Serve as a helicopter rappel spotter ensuring safe and efficient deployment of rappel crew on incident and training missions. Maintain helicopter safety and continued compliance with applicable policies and procedures.

Evaluate new aviation accessories and equipment to make recommendations regarding future use and modifications for improvement.

Provide direction and oversight on the helitack program to pilots, firefighters, and aviation personnel. Assist with developing helicopter safety and firefighting training modules for the regional fire management program.

Job Description

Job Title

Job Description

Serve as a supervisor for a crew assigned to a helitack program. Coordinate and direct a helitack crew in support of fire suppression including initial attack and ongoing fires.

Prioritizes attack sequence in multiple fire situations based on fire needs and efficient aircraft use. Promote and support a positive work environment to create a climate of mutual respect and integrity.

Determine appropriate suppression strategies such as fire line construction, hot spotting, backfiring, burnout, aerial ignition, water delivery systems, tree felling, brush removal, and/or mop-up operations.

Serve as a helicopter rappel spotter ensuring safe and efficient deployment of rappel crew on incident and training missions. Maintain helicopter safety and continued compliance with applicable policies and procedures.

Evaluate new aviation accessories and equipment to make recommendations regarding future use and modifications for improvement.

Provide direction and oversight on the helitack program to pilots, firefighters, and aviation personnel. Assist with developing helicopter safety and firefighting training modules for the regional fire management program.