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Rotorwing Aerial Wildland Firefighter Pilot, Aircraft Pilot 2 B206L4 Recruitment #2022-10-6734 This is a Part-time, Permanent, Represented position. Anticipated 7 month appointment. Location:   Statewide, Washington   Want to join something GREAT and make a difference? The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has an exciting opportunity within our Wildland Fire Management Division.  Looking for a fast-paced, exciting, and rewarding career in Wildfire? The Wildland Fire Management Division - Aviation Section has an opening for an Aerial Wildland Firefighter Helicopter Pilot. DNR Aviation utilizes 1 Bell B206L4 helicopter to aid in fire suppression across the state of Washington. You will be responsible for safely piloting the aircraft at low-altitudes, and in mountainous terrain. The mission profile of our helicopters includes Bambi Bucket Water Drops and internal/external Cargo Delivery.  Additionally you will perform fire...

A residency waiver has been granted for this announcement.  Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado. Please note:  This recruitment will be used to establish an eligible list to fill four (4)  vacant positions and build a candidate pool for future potential vacancies.   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. Each of the programs described below supports the Division's mission in various ways, including through code enforcement, wildfire preparedness and suppression, training and certification programs, public information and education, or technical assistance to local governments. WHY JOIN US Our employees are proud of their work and believe their work is important and valued by the public. Our supervisors do a great...

POSITION DUTIES The Firehawk Lead Firefighter works on a firefighting resource to provide a range of firefighting and all hazard response. As a crewmember and fireline work lead, the primary purpose of this position is to serve as NWCG Firefighter Type I for fire suppression and mitigation projects (i.e. prescribed fire, hazardous fuel reduction, resource management), and and as qualified, this position provides all-hazard incident response. This position assists with other WFMS or DFPC programs,  training programs, qualification and dispatching systems, and other preparedness activities.  The Lead Firefighter must have previous wildland firefighting experience and serves as a lead for other crew members Fire Suppression and Incident Response While providing for their individual safety, the employee works as a crewmember during fire suppression and incident response. Fire suppression and incident response work includes, but is not limited to:...

Job Summary   The STAR Flight Single Pilot Instrument Flight Rules (SPIFR) Captain position is responsible for the safe and efficient conduct of flight assignments in accordance with 14 CFR Part 135 during  Helicopter Air Ambulance (HAA) operations.  The STAR Flight SPIFR Captain will evaluate Visual Flight Rules (VFR) options and Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) options for the completion of HAA flights as appropriate. As well, the STAR Flight SPIFR Captain will conduct Public Operations flights during the day, at night with the use of Night Vision Goggles (NVG), and under both Visual Flight Rules (VFR) and Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions.  The STAR Flight SPIFR Captain shall maintain the highest level of situational awareness, professionalism, and serve as the team leader for all flight operations including the proper conduct of Crew Resource Management (CRM). The STAR Flight SPIFR Captain will work collaboratively with medical team in the decision...

This recruitment is open until filled. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply early. The first application review date is August 15, 2022 at 12:00 pm (noon).   The Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) is currently recruiting to fill one (1) Fire Helicopter Technician vacancy in the Air Operations Section. This recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancy and establish an eligibility list for future vacancies.    CLASS SUMMARY: Incumbents are responsible for performing journey level helicopter mechanic duties, which includes maintaining, repairing, inspecting, and testing fire helicopters and ground support equipment.   DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: The Fire Helicopter Technician is the first level in a two-level helicopter mechanic series. The Fire Helicopter Technician is distinguished from the Senior Fire Helicopter Technician, which has lead responsibilities.   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS  ...