Firefighter

Location: Clovis, NM
Schedule (FT/PT): Full Time
Travel Required: No
Remote Type: No Remote
Education: High School Diploma or GED
Description
At Altus, we pride ourselves on providing a dynamic and enriching work environment that highly values and recognizes your invaluable contributions. Our strength lies in our size, which allows us to provide stability while presenting numerous possibilities for personal and professional development. Recognizing the importance of flexibility in attaining your goals, we strive to be the ideal partner in helping you achieve the desired work-life balance.
If you believe this is the type of setting where you can flourish, continue reading!
In this exciting position, you will use your unique talents and make an immediate impact as a Wildland Firefighter at Melrose Air Force Range in Clovis, NM. The Wildland Firefighter will assist and augment Air Force personnel with fire prevention, detection, deployment, and fire suppression functions.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Extinguishes fires within and around the Melrose Gunnery Range in NM in collaboration with crew members.
• Controls and contains wildfires using various strategies, such as digging ditches and coordinating aerial drops of fire suppressors.

• Creates a fire line by cutting down trees and clearing brush that could catch or spread fire.
• Collaborates with a team of firefighters to implement backfire or burnout operations.
• Creates landing spots for fire suppression helicopters.
• Establishes water supplies, connects hoses, and directs water toward and onto fires.
• Activates and controls water and chemical hoses and/or pumps.

• Uses tools such as shovels or engine or hand-driven pumps to extinguish flames and embers as needed to suppress fires.
• Through constant contact with fire dispatchers, advises when additional firefighters or supplies are needed and provides detailed information on status of operation.
• Searches for, rescues, and administers emergency first aid to victims of fire or other catastrophic events.
• Patrols and oversees burned areas after a fire to identify and extinguish hotspots that could reignite.
• Reviews and carefully analyzes weather and topographical data to predict fire behavior or risk areas.

• Drives and operates vehicles and equipment used in fighting fires.
• Wears appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Actively participates in ongoing training, seminars, conventions, and conferences to maintain knowledge of current firefighting practices.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Successful passage of physical exam and fitness test.
• Complete a Work Capacity Test (Arduous Pack Test) upon hire and annually.
• Qualification as National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2) Thorough understanding of relevant equipment, tools, policies, procedures, and strategies used in firefighting.
• Ability to work in Highly dangerous environments with the possibility of extremely prolonged periods working in high heat, high-stress situations.
• Must possess the ability to perform high-intensity physical labor including the ability to carry, drag, climb, and crawl, often across uneven terrain.
• Must be able to lift at least 150 pounds at a time.
• May need to be on shift for days at a time with very little rest.
• Exposure to fire and smoke, and dangerous chemicals and poisonous gases.

NOTE: Altus will use recognition of prior learning (RPL), NWCG position endorsements, and the National Fire Academy (NFA) Structural Fire Skills Crosswalk as methods for attaining NWCG PMS 310-1 positions outside of the qualification's pathway through formal processes and recognized programs.
About Altus
Becoming a leader in the information technology industry requires more than just technological expertise. It demands a holistic understanding of systems, a strong drive for excellence, and a dedicated team of certified professionals. Since its establishment in 2004, Altus Technology Solutions has been deeply committed to providing top-quality, performance-driven services and solutions. As an ISO 9001:2015 Certified Information Technology and Engineering Consulting and Services firm, Altus serves both commercial and government clients. With a foundation rooted in integrity, Altus tackles the challenges and opportunities faced by customers by integrating proven solutions with industry-leading practices. To learn more, please visit www.Altusts.com.
Pay and Benefits
Recognizing the significance of pay and benefits in any career choice, we meticulously design compensation packages that align with the value of the work we perform for our customers. Our employment benefits encompass competitive compensation, comprehensive Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, generous Paid Leave, and Retirement plans.
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Commitment to Diversity
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, -protected statuses-). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments, or training.
Disclaimer
The above job definition information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on changing business needs and conditions.