Lead Wildland Firefighter (Smokejumper)

Summary

Duties

Performs as an Initial Attack Commander responsible for leading a squad of three to seven personnel in wildland suppression activities. Anticipates fire behavior, determines strategy and tactics, and directs on-line activities.

Directs and coordinates all types of related aircraft, fireline personnel and equipment.

Leads other crew members in all applicable smokejumper duties including parachute rigging and repair, paracargo rigging, aircraft loading, sewing and manufacturing, equipment maintenance and other duties which support the smokejumper program.

Makes parachute jumps from aircraft under a variety of elevation, wind, terrain and ground hazard conditions.

Works with helicopters on fires and applies the principles of proper risk management for helispot construction, internal loading, and external loading of cargo.

Job Description

Duties

Performs as an Initial Attack Commander responsible for leading a squad of three to seven personnel in wildland suppression activities. Anticipates fire behavior, determines strategy and tactics, and directs on-line activities.

Directs and coordinates all types of related aircraft, fireline personnel and equipment.

Leads other crew members in all applicable smokejumper duties including parachute rigging and repair, paracargo rigging, aircraft loading, sewing and manufacturing, equipment maintenance and other duties which support the smokejumper program.

Makes parachute jumps from aircraft under a variety of elevation, wind, terrain and ground hazard conditions.

Works with helicopters on fires and applies the principles of proper risk management for helispot construction, internal loading, and external loading of cargo.