DFPC WFMS Firefighter III: Module Lieutenant - Windsor

Summary

Module Lieutenant

The mission of the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC) is to serve and safeguard the people and protect the property, resources, environment, and quality of life in Colorado. DFPC's vision is to be the Nation's premier state fire organization by acting with foresight, providing bold leadership, enhancing our partnerships, and exemplifying the highest level of professionalism in fire prevention and protection, while building a safe and supportive work environment for our employees.

The Division achieves this mission and vision through itsfour (4) Sections: Center of Excellence, Fire and Life Safety, Professional Qualifications and Training, and Wildland Fire Management. Each of the four sections serve Colorado's fire community in a different capacity- from training firefighters to technological advancements in public safety, responding to and managing wildfires to building code enforcement, DFPC is dedicated to serving and safeguarding the people of Colorado while protecting property, resources, environment and quality of life.

One of the Wildland Fire Management Section's (WFMS) primary roles is to assist and support local agencies with a range of wildland fire management programs including administrative, technical, preparedness, planning, response, and prescribed fire and fuels functions. Wildland fire protection responsibilities on non-federal lands in Colorado follow a hierarchy of: local jurisdiction > county sheriff > and finally to the State of Colorado (DFPC). WFMS plays a crucial role in coordinating with external partners and representing Colorado at both regional (multi-state) and national levels.

This position is an operational, field level position with work lead responsibilities whose primary purpose is to: provide wildland fire suppression response and incident response; assist in mitigation, fuels, and prescribed fire functions; assist in fire-preparedness support including training; and provide response and support in other all hazard incident response as qualified.

Work Environment

• 100% In-person position
• Shift work may be required when assigned to an incident.
• This position may require call-back, extended staffing, and days-off staffing based on fire conditions, incident activity and availability of firefighter resources.

About the Position

The Module Lieutenant is a work lead of a firefighting resource - typically a suppression module, but may also be assigned to an helicopter module, Engine or squad/hand crew – to provide a range of firefighting and related services. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a NWCG Single Resource Boss on incidents, and provide work lead duties, leadership and direction to module personnel in alignment with the DFPC values of honor, integrity, service, and loyalty.; and serve as an NWCG Single Resource Boss in incident response.

Suppression modules regularly support diverse missions, including wildfire suppression response, mitigation projects (i.e. prescribed fire, hazardous fuel reduction, and resource management), and prevention and education. As assigned, equipped, and qualified, this position may assist with all-hazard incident operations such as search and rescue and other incident response.

The Module Lieutenant must have prior supervisory or work lead experience in addition to previous wildland firefighting experience. Additionally, this role assists with training programs, qualification and dispatch systems, and other preparedness activities.

Key Responsibilities

• While providing for their individual safety and the safety of assigned employees, the employee leads module operations during fire suppression and incident response work. Fire suppression and incident response work includes, but is not limited to:
  • constructs fireline utilizing hand tools;
  • cuts and clears vegetation utilizing power saws;
  • performs structure protection;
  • conducts mop up and patrol operations;
  • carries out ignition operations;
  • operates pumps;
  • installs hose lays and water delivery systems;
  • performs and assists with rescue operations;
  • operates and travels in vehicles on and off-road;
  • hauls and packs fire related equipment and supplies;
  • uses various tools and equipment such as chainsaws, shovels, drip torches, fusees, pulaskis;
  • uses various communication methods including radios;
  • uses maps, compass, GPS, and other technology and tools to gather information and navigate an incident;
  • performs safety inspections, maintaining and repairing of tools and equipment;
  • briefs crew on demobilization procedures,
  • compiles all required incident documentation including Crew Time Reports, Equipment Shift Tickets, resources orders.
• Based on location and business needs, the position will perform and oversee non-wildfire and all-hazard incident response and support functions as trained, qualified, and equipped including, but not limited to: search & rescue, low-angle rescue, swift water rescue and other all hazard incident response.
• Requires intermediate fire knowledge and experience, skill in the application of firefighting tasks, and the ability to recognize and communicate safety considerations and other factors (fire intensity, fuel conditions, weather observations, etc.) used by higher qualified firefighters in their decision making process. This knowledge, skill, and ability is shown by being qualified as a NWCG Single Resource Boss (CRWB, ENGB, HMGB) qualification.
• On a limited basis, the employee may temporarily work as a Firefighter IV if appropriately qualified, or may be required to supervise other single resources such as a squad, handcrew, engine or helitack crew, and/or service in another ICS role if appropriately qualified.
• Incident response may require travel to active fires, severity assignments, and pre-position assignments throughout Colorado and across the nation.
• Incident response may require personnel to be assigned to an incident for two weeks or longer in austere living and working conditions.
• Incident response may require working long hours (up to 16 hours per day) in outdoor settings and performing strenuous manual labor under extreme environmental conditions.
• Work schedules will be expected to be flexible and modified at times to fit the business need based on fire conditions.
• Participates in regular physical training and conditioning during work hours to maintain fitness levels as directed by supervisor.

Mitigation, Fuels Treatment and Resource Management Projects

• While providing for his/her individual safety, the employee serves as a work lead and crewmember in planning and implementation of mitigation, fuels treatment and resource management projects, including but not limited to:
  • cuts, clears, piles, and disposes of treated vegetation;
  • uses tools and equipment such as chainsaws, firing equipment, portable pumps, chippers, air curtain burners and more;
  • constructs firelines and prescribed fire burning as assigned;
  • performs ignitions and holding operations;
  • conducts mop up and patrol operations;
  • uses various communication methods including radios; may pre-program radios for assignments;
  • uses and maintains on and off-road vehicles;
  • hauls and packs fire related equipment and supplies;
  • performs and mentors others in safety inspections, maintains and repairs tools and equipment; cleans, reconditions, and stores properly.
• Identifies and provides training needs of crew to support prescribed fire and fuel management programs.
• Collects, documents and gathers data and records information on fuels sampling, fuel types, weather conditions, fire behaviors, and status of work accomplished.
• Designs, develops, and writes plans for various resource management projects, including but not limited to: hazardous fuels reduction projects, prescribed fire projects and natural resource management projects.
• Implements defined processes and chain of command for collecting, producing, and distributing information.
• Participates in regular physical training and conditioning during work hours to maintain fitness levels as directed by supervisor.

Work Lead

• Provides direction, oversight, support and training to assigned employees; evaluates employee schedules and work load, communicates with Captain to make adjustments as needed
• Based on general guidance from the DFPC Director, by and through the WFMS Chief, assists the Captain in developing professional development plans for assigned employees while implementing the goals and mission from the District leadership to support all WFMS programs and incident response.
• Based on general guidance from the DFPC Director, by and through the WFMS Chief, assists the Captain in developing work plans and schedules for subordinate staff including, but not limited to, training programs for staff and customers, community outreach and education, statistical reporting, and overall preparation for emergency response.
• Schedules, coordinates tasks and logistical needs, evaluates, and provides safety guidance and oversight to assigned employees.
• Provides input on performance evaluations of all assigned employees, makes recommendations on remediation or advancement;
• Assists with the hiring process, including interviews of applicants,

Job Description

Module Lieutenant

The mission of the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC) is to serve and safeguard the people and protect the property, resources, environment, and quality of life in Colorado. DFPC's vision is to be the Nation's premier state fire organization by acting with foresight, providing bold leadership, enhancing our partnerships, and exemplifying the highest level of professionalism in fire prevention and protection, while building a safe and supportive work environment for our employees.

The Division achieves this mission and vision through itsfour (4) Sections: Center of Excellence, Fire and Life Safety, Professional Qualifications and Training, and Wildland Fire Management. Each of the four sections serve Colorado's fire community in a different capacity- from training firefighters to technological advancements in public safety, responding to and managing wildfires to building code enforcement, DFPC is dedicated to serving and safeguarding the people of Colorado while protecting property, resources, environment and quality of life.

One of the Wildland Fire Management Section's (WFMS) primary roles is to assist and support local agencies with a range of wildland fire management programs including administrative, technical, preparedness, planning, response, and prescribed fire and fuels functions. Wildland fire protection responsibilities on non-federal lands in Colorado follow a hierarchy of: local jurisdiction > county sheriff > and finally to the State of Colorado (DFPC). WFMS plays a crucial role in coordinating with external partners and representing Colorado at both regional (multi-state) and national levels.

This position is an operational, field level position with work lead responsibilities whose primary purpose is to: provide wildland fire suppression response and incident response; assist in mitigation, fuels, and prescribed fire functions; assist in fire-preparedness support including training; and provide response and support in other all hazard incident response as qualified.

Work Environment

• 100% In-person position
• Shift work may be required when assigned to an incident.
• This position may require call-back, extended staffing, and days-off staffing based on fire conditions, incident activity and availability of firefighter resources.

About the Position

The Module Lieutenant is a work lead of a firefighting resource - typically a suppression module, but may also be assigned to an helicopter module, Engine or squad/hand crew – to provide a range of firefighting and related services. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a NWCG Single Resource Boss on incidents, and provide work lead duties, leadership and direction to module personnel in alignment with the DFPC values of honor, integrity, service, and loyalty.; and serve as an NWCG Single Resource Boss in incident response.

Suppression modules regularly support diverse missions, including wildfire suppression response, mitigation projects (i.e. prescribed fire, hazardous fuel reduction, and resource management), and prevention and education. As assigned, equipped, and qualified, this position may assist with all-hazard incident operations such as search and rescue and other incident response.

The Module Lieutenant must have prior supervisory or work lead experience in addition to previous wildland firefighting experience. Additionally, this role assists with training programs, qualification and dispatch systems, and other preparedness activities.

Key Responsibilities

• While providing for their individual safety and the safety of assigned employees, the employee leads module operations during fire suppression and incident response work. Fire suppression and incident response work includes, but is not limited to:
  • constructs fireline utilizing hand tools;
  • cuts and clears vegetation utilizing power saws;
  • performs structure protection;
  • conducts mop up and patrol operations;
  • carries out ignition operations;
  • operates pumps;
  • installs hose lays and water delivery systems;
  • performs and assists with rescue operations;
  • operates and travels in vehicles on and off-road;
  • hauls and packs fire related equipment and supplies;
  • uses various tools and equipment such as chainsaws, shovels, drip torches, fusees, pulaskis;
  • uses various communication methods including radios;
  • uses maps, compass, GPS, and other technology and tools to gather information and navigate an incident;
  • performs safety inspections, maintaining and repairing of tools and equipment;
  • briefs crew on demobilization procedures,
  • compiles all required incident documentation including Crew Time Reports, Equipment Shift Tickets, resources orders.
• Based on location and business needs, the position will perform and oversee non-wildfire and all-hazard incident response and support functions as trained, qualified, and equipped including, but not limited to: search & rescue, low-angle rescue, swift water rescue and other all hazard incident response.
• Requires intermediate fire knowledge and experience, skill in the application of firefighting tasks, and the ability to recognize and communicate safety considerations and other factors (fire intensity, fuel conditions, weather observations, etc.) used by higher qualified firefighters in their decision making process. This knowledge, skill, and ability is shown by being qualified as a NWCG Single Resource Boss (CRWB, ENGB, HMGB) qualification.
• On a limited basis, the employee may temporarily work as a Firefighter IV if appropriately qualified, or may be required to supervise other single resources such as a squad, handcrew, engine or helitack crew, and/or service in another ICS role if appropriately qualified.
• Incident response may require travel to active fires, severity assignments, and pre-position assignments throughout Colorado and across the nation.
• Incident response may require personnel to be assigned to an incident for two weeks or longer in austere living and working conditions.
• Incident response may require working long hours (up to 16 hours per day) in outdoor settings and performing strenuous manual labor under extreme environmental conditions.
• Work schedules will be expected to be flexible and modified at times to fit the business need based on fire conditions.
• Participates in regular physical training and conditioning during work hours to maintain fitness levels as directed by supervisor.

Mitigation, Fuels Treatment and Resource Management Projects

• While providing for his/her individual safety, the employee serves as a work lead and crewmember in planning and implementation of mitigation, fuels treatment and resource management projects, including but not limited to:
  • cuts, clears, piles, and disposes of treated vegetation;
  • uses tools and equipment such as chainsaws, firing equipment, portable pumps, chippers, air curtain burners and more;
  • constructs firelines and prescribed fire burning as assigned;
  • performs ignitions and holding operations;
  • conducts mop up and patrol operations;
  • uses various communication methods including radios; may pre-program radios for assignments;
  • uses and maintains on and off-road vehicles;
  • hauls and packs fire related equipment and supplies;
  • performs and mentors others in safety inspections, maintains and repairs tools and equipment; cleans, reconditions, and stores properly.
• Identifies and provides training needs of crew to support prescribed fire and fuel management programs.
• Collects, documents and gathers data and records information on fuels sampling, fuel types, weather conditions, fire behaviors, and status of work accomplished.
• Designs, develops, and writes plans for various resource management projects, including but not limited to: hazardous fuels reduction projects, prescribed fire projects and natural resource management projects.
• Implements defined processes and chain of command for collecting, producing, and distributing information.
• Participates in regular physical training and conditioning during work hours to maintain fitness levels as directed by supervisor.

Work Lead

• Provides direction, oversight, support and training to assigned employees; evaluates employee schedules and work load, communicates with Captain to make adjustments as needed
• Based on general guidance from the DFPC Director, by and through the WFMS Chief, assists the Captain in developing professional development plans for assigned employees while implementing the goals and mission from the District leadership to support all WFMS programs and incident response.
• Based on general guidance from the DFPC Director, by and through the WFMS Chief, assists the Captain in developing work plans and schedules for subordinate staff including, but not limited to, training programs for staff and customers, community outreach and education, statistical reporting, and overall preparation for emergency response.
• Schedules, coordinates tasks and logistical needs, evaluates, and provides safety guidance and oversight to assigned employees.
• Provides input on performance evaluations of all assigned employees, makes recommendations on remediation or advancement;
• Assists with the hiring process, including interviews of applicants,