Wildfire Defense Systems, Inc. · 11 hours ago
Engine Boss
Riverside, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$38.76/hr - $50.40/hrWildfire Defense Systems, Inc. is a leading provider of wildfire services across the nation, focusing on wildfire education, loss prevention, and response services. The Engine Boss leads a fire engine and its personnel, ensuring their safety during wildland incidents while supervising operations and reporting to higher authorities.
ConsultingProfessional ServicesRisk Management
Responsibilities
The Engine Boss leads a single fire engine and attached personnel and is responsible for their safety on wildland incidents
The ENGB supervises assigned engine and personnel and reports to a WDS supervisor, Strike Team Leader/Task Force Leader, Liaison, senior Engine Boss, or another assigned supervisor
Qualification
Required
Introduction to ICS (ICS-100)
Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service (L-180)
Firefighter Training (S-130 – Field Day Required)
Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior (S-190)
NIMS: An Introduction (IS-700)
Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR) (RT-130)
Firefighter Type 1 (S-131)
Crew Boss (Single Resource) (S-230)
Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior (S-290)
Completion and Certification of NWCG Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1) Position Task Book (PMS 311-14)
Completion and Certification of NWCG Engine Boss, Single Resource (ENGB) Position Task Book (PMS 311-13)
Ability to pass a WCT (Work Capacity Test/Pack Test) at Arduous Level (Complete a 3 mile walk wearing a 45- pound pack in less than 45 minutes)
Employees must be 21 years of age or older
DOT Medical Examiner's Certification (will be authorized by employer for qualified individuals)
Current driver's license with acceptable driving record
ENGBs hired after 9/19/2024 must have a valid passport and be willing and able to work in both the U.S. and Canada
Preferred
Engine Boss (S-231) preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, & vision insurance
Health savings account
Access to Teladoc
Paid time off plus 48-hours of sick leave per year
9-Paid company holidays
401(k)
WDS contributes 3% to a Safe Harbor retirement plan with no employee match required
Company paid life insurance ($300K for Field Operations Employees)
Company paid AD&D ($300K for Field Operations Employees)
Company paid short-term and long-term disability
Voluntary life & accident insurance
Employee assistance and wellness programs
Employee discounts through Life Mart and Expert Voice
Company
Wildfire Defense Systems, Inc.
Wildfire Defense Systems (WDS) is a national leader in insurer wildfire services, combining professional wildfire consulting with federally-certified emergency response wildfire suppression services.
Founded in 2001
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Brenda Martin, AINS, AIS, PACE
Executive Assistant To Chief Executive Officer
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