NEOGOV · 3 months ago
Wildland Firefighter (Temp, On-Call)
FC 1303 N Shields, CO
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$22.06/hr - $22.06/hrNEOGOV is part of Larimer County's Sheriff's Office, dedicated to public safety. They are seeking a Wildland Firefighter to assist with fire suppression, management, and control, as well as related duties such as fire prevention and prescribed burning.
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Responsibilities
Use, operate, and maintain basic wildfire equipment and vehicles plus a variety of hand tools, portable pumps, chain saws, and firing equipment for constructing fire line and suppressing the wildfire
May be a fire line supervisor depending on National Wildfire Coordination Group (NWCG) qualifications and experience
Ensure personal protective equipment (PPE) is worn always and safety procedures are followed during all operations
Maintain inventory and required equipment on assigned apparatus
Take direction from assigned fire line supervisors and communicates fire status, safety, and equipment information as necessary or assigned
Participate in a minimum of two monthly training sessions that are offered from April to October
Qualification
Required
Must have successfully completed at a minimum: NWCG or FEMA Introduction to ICS (I-100)
NWCG Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service (L-180)
NWCG Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior (S-190)
NWCG Firefighter Training (S-130) with proof of required instructor led field exercise
National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) (IS-700) OR be currently enrolled in a training program - proof of enrollment must be included with the application
Must be able to obtain and maintain First Aid and Community CPR Certifications
Must successfully complete the NWCG Work Capacity Test
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must hold a valid, current driver's license
Must reside within 50 miles of 1303 N. Shields, Fort Collins, CO 80524
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Cannot have a felony conviction
No convictions involving domestic violence
No use of illegal drugs within the past five years
The Sheriff's Office prohibits possession and/or use of marijuana by employees under any circumstances and expects employees to comply with federal law
Benefits
Sick leave
Employee Assistance Program
Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits.
Flexible Spending Accounts / Health Savings Account
Short and Long Term Disability.
Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match.
457(b) Deferred Compensation.
Paid time off including vacation, sick and holidays.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
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CEO
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