Fire Technician 

General Purpose: The seasonal firefighter serves as the most basic yet important member of a wildfire crew.  They will be assigned to oversee and complete fuel mitigation projects. Individuals will develop a working knowledge of fire suppression and fuels management techniques, practices and terminology.

Supervision Received: Works under the supervision of the Seasonal Fire Technician I

Supervision Exercised: No Supervision

Example of Duties:

• Constructing fireline, use of hand firing devices, holding and mop-up

• Forming and managing hose lays

• Operating various hand tools, small engine equipment, and larger brush disposal equipment or machines

• Following all safety protocol, and implementing basic fire behavior principles

• Completing various fuel mitigation projects

• Driving county-owned vehicles, crew carriers, and/or engines

• Extensive travel and exposure to harsh environmental conditions

• Performing physically demanding work assignments for long durations of time

• Working with landowners on fuel sites

• Other duties as assigned

* *Required Training

•        ICS 100,200

•        S130,L-180

•        S190,RT-130

•        IS 700

•        RT-Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher

•        Must have a Red Card

•        Must have a Utah Driver's License

* *Working Conditions:

Duties involve fieldwork requiring physical performance calling for above-average endurance and superior conditioning. These duties may include an occasional demand for extraordinarily strenuous activities under adverse environmental conditions and over extended periods of time. Requirements include running, walking, climbing, jumping, twisting, bending, and lifting more than 50 pounds; the pace of work typically is set by the fuel mitigation site. 

Fire Technician I

General Purpose:  The seasonal firefighter serves as the most basic yet important member of a wildfire crew They will be assigned to oversee and complete fuel mitigation projects. Individuals will develop a working knowledge of fire suppression and fuels management techniques, practices and terminology. This level 1 Fire Technician will be responsible for the fuel mitigation crew. Finding and working with landowners to mitigate fire hazards on their property.

Supervision Received: Works under the supervision of the County Fire Chief

Supervision Exercised: Supervises Seasonal Fire Technicians working on mitigation projects.

* *Example of Duties:

• Constructing fireline, use of hand firing devices, holding and mop-up

• Forming and managing hose lays

• Operating various hand tools, small engine equipment, and larger brush disposal equipment or machines

• Following all safety protocol, and implementing basic fire behavior principles

• Completing various fuel mitigation projects

• Driving county-owned vehicles, crew carriers, and/or engines

• Extensive travel and exposure to harsh environmental conditions

• Performing physically demanding work assignments for long durations of time

• Working with landowners on fuel sites

• Other duties as assigned

Required Training

•        ICS 100

•        S130

•        S190

•    & nbsp;   IS 700

•        RT-Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher

•        Must have a Red Card

•        Must have a current Utah Driver's License

Working Conditions

Duties involve fieldwork requiring physical performance calling for above-average endurance and superior conditioning. These duties may include an occasional demand for extraordinarily strenuous activities under adverse environmental conditions and over extended periods of time. Requirements include running, walking, climbing, jumping, twisting, bending, and lifting more than 50 pounds; the pace of work typically is set by the fuel mitigation site.