Campbell County Fire Department
106 Rohan Ave., Gillette, Wyoming 82716
Phone: 307.682.5319 | Fax: 307.686.2222
email: info@ccfire.us
Phone: 307.682.5319 | Fax: 307.686.2222
email: info@ccfire.us
Seasonal Wildland Firefighter Job Announcement
Campbell County Fire Department
Seasonal Wildland Firefighter Recruitment
2020 Fire Season
Date Opened February 3, 2020
Closing Date March 6, 2020 at 1700 MDT
First review of applications will occur beginning March 6th. Additional Applications may be accepted as necessary to fill positions in the event enough qualified applicants are not received by March 6, 2020 or in the event vacancies occur after the closing date.
Interviews T.B.D.
Salary $14 per hour
Contract Date: June 5, 2020– September 4, 2020
(Subject to extension based on fire conditions and individual availability)
Application Instructions: Applications will only be accepted via email, mail, fax or hand delivery. Below are the details and locations for submitting an application:
Campbell County Fire Department
Seasonal Firefighter
106 Rohan Ave
Gillette, WY 82716
jfox@ccfire.us
dizatt@ccfire.us
FAX 307-686-2222
YOU'RE INVITED TO APPLY: Applications will be available on February 3rd and can be picked up at the Campbell County Fire Department, Fire Station 1, 106 Rohan Ave, Gillette, WY 82716 or downloaded from our website at www.ccfire.us These are temporary, seasonal positions working as a member of our Wildland Fire Crew. Finalists will be notified by phone to schedule an interview time. The following items will be required for consideration of employment.
Background check – Fingerprint cards will be mailed to you. If you do not live in Gillette, you will need to arrange to get your fingerprints taken by a certified law enforcement organization in your location. These cards then need to be mailed/delivered to the CCFD as promptly as possible.
Driving record check – PDF included in announcement. You will fill out the top 2 lines. Again, once completed, it needs to be mailed/delivered to the CCFD as promptly as possible. All fees will be paid by the CCFD.
Pre-employment drug screening – Will be coordinated through the CCFD.
Important Dates
S130/190/L180 – April 24 – April 26 – Instructed in Gillette
Wildland Practical Day – June 6 – 0700 – 1700 – Mandatory for all chosen employees
Critical 80 Hours of training June 8th - 19th, 0800 – 1700 each day
Typical Duties
• Perform wildland fire suppression as a member of a fire crew, using tools and equipment such as a shovel, Axe, McLeod, Pulaski and back pump; uses tools to construct fire line.
• Operate wildland fire apparatus; type 4 & type 6 engines and water tenders
• Clean, repair and maintain fire equipment
• Performs general fire station housekeeping and kitchen duties as required.
• Assists in maintenance at buildings, grounds and equipment including minor repair and painting work.
• Assists with landscaping tasks around Fire Department buildings such as: mowing grass, trimming trees and shrubbery, and watering landscaped areas.
Work Schedule
Typical work schedule will consist of five – eight-hour days followed by two days off. Seasonal wildland firefighters will be subject to a two-hour recall after normal work hours. Seasonal wildland firefighters will be required to work holidays and weekends and may be required to work extended hours beyond normally scheduled hours. Work schedules may be modified based on fire activity and department needs.
Minimum Qualifications
• High school graduate OR equivalent (GED) and must be at least 18 years of age.
• Completion of classroom instructed NWCG S-130 & S-190 training prior to start date (must provide proof of training)
• Possess a valid driver’s license (must provide copy of current driving record prior to hire)
• Ability to pass NWCG Arduous Work Capacity Test (Pack Test)
The following will be provided:
Hard hat
Headlamp
Leather gloves
Nomex Shirt (1)
Nomex Pants (2)
Line gear & fire shelter (you may use your own line gear)
Sweatshirt & T-shirts
Selected individual must provide the following themselves:
Leather boots (lace up,8” Vibram sole)
Tent
Sleeping bag
Personal gear bag
Housing
Limited housing is available in the dorm rooms at Fire Station1 and depending on season at Fire Station 3
Location
Positions will be assigned to Fire Station 1 in Gillette, WY & depending on season at Fire Station 3.
For additional information contact:
Division Chief Dale Izatt or Operations Chief JR Fox
307-682-5319
jfox@ccfire.us
dizatt@ccfire.us
Seasonal Wildland Firefighter Recruitment
2020 Fire Season
Date Opened February 3, 2020
Closing Date March 6, 2020 at 1700 MDT
First review of applications will occur beginning March 6th. Additional Applications may be accepted as necessary to fill positions in the event enough qualified applicants are not received by March 6, 2020 or in the event vacancies occur after the closing date.
Interviews T.B.D.
Salary $14 per hour
Contract Date: June 5, 2020– September 4, 2020
(Subject to extension based on fire conditions and individual availability)
Application Instructions: Applications will only be accepted via email, mail, fax or hand delivery. Below are the details and locations for submitting an application:
Campbell County Fire Department
Seasonal Firefighter
106 Rohan Ave
Gillette, WY 82716
jfox@ccfire.us
dizatt@ccfire.us
FAX 307-686-2222
YOU'RE INVITED TO APPLY: Applications will be available on February 3rd and can be picked up at the Campbell County Fire Department, Fire Station 1, 106 Rohan Ave, Gillette, WY 82716 or downloaded from our website at www.ccfire.us These are temporary, seasonal positions working as a member of our Wildland Fire Crew. Finalists will be notified by phone to schedule an interview time. The following items will be required for consideration of employment.
Background check – Fingerprint cards will be mailed to you. If you do not live in Gillette, you will need to arrange to get your fingerprints taken by a certified law enforcement organization in your location. These cards then need to be mailed/delivered to the CCFD as promptly as possible.
Driving record check – PDF included in announcement. You will fill out the top 2 lines. Again, once completed, it needs to be mailed/delivered to the CCFD as promptly as possible. All fees will be paid by the CCFD.
Pre-employment drug screening – Will be coordinated through the CCFD.
Important Dates
S130/190/L180 – April 24 – April 26 – Instructed in Gillette
Wildland Practical Day – June 6 – 0700 – 1700 – Mandatory for all chosen employees
Critical 80 Hours of training June 8th - 19th, 0800 – 1700 each day
Typical Duties
• Perform wildland fire suppression as a member of a fire crew, using tools and equipment such as a shovel, Axe, McLeod, Pulaski and back pump; uses tools to construct fire line.
• Operate wildland fire apparatus; type 4 & type 6 engines and water tenders
• Clean, repair and maintain fire equipment
• Performs general fire station housekeeping and kitchen duties as required.
• Assists in maintenance at buildings, grounds and equipment including minor repair and painting work.
• Assists with landscaping tasks around Fire Department buildings such as: mowing grass, trimming trees and shrubbery, and watering landscaped areas.
Work Schedule
Typical work schedule will consist of five – eight-hour days followed by two days off. Seasonal wildland firefighters will be subject to a two-hour recall after normal work hours. Seasonal wildland firefighters will be required to work holidays and weekends and may be required to work extended hours beyond normally scheduled hours. Work schedules may be modified based on fire activity and department needs.
Minimum Qualifications
• High school graduate OR equivalent (GED) and must be at least 18 years of age.
• Completion of classroom instructed NWCG S-130 & S-190 training prior to start date (must provide proof of training)
• Possess a valid driver’s license (must provide copy of current driving record prior to hire)
• Ability to pass NWCG Arduous Work Capacity Test (Pack Test)
The following will be provided:
Hard hat
Headlamp
Leather gloves
Nomex Shirt (1)
Nomex Pants (2)
Line gear & fire shelter (you may use your own line gear)
Sweatshirt & T-shirts
Selected individual must provide the following themselves:
Leather boots (lace up,8” Vibram sole)
Tent
Sleeping bag
Personal gear bag
Housing
Limited housing is available in the dorm rooms at Fire Station1 and depending on season at Fire Station 3
Location
Positions will be assigned to Fire Station 1 in Gillette, WY & depending on season at Fire Station 3.
For additional information contact:
Division Chief Dale Izatt or Operations Chief JR Fox
307-682-5319
jfox@ccfire.us
dizatt@ccfire.us
| Seasonal Application 2020.pdf |
| CCFD Driving Record Request.pdf |
ESCI Staffing Needs Assessment Final Report
The Campbell County Fire Department contracted with ESCI to conduct a staffing needs assessment for the organization in the fall of 2018. Click on the link below for the full report.
| Assessment Final Report |
