FIRE AND FUELS TECH 2

VACCANCY #:              STOI-26-041

POSITION TITLE:         FIRE AND FUELS TECH 2

DEPARTMENT:             FIRE MANAGMENT 

SUPERVISOR:               FIRE MANAGEMENT OFFICER

STATUS:                         FULL-TIME, NON-EXEMPT

RATE OF PAY:               $19.17 - $20.00  

OPENING DATE:          MAY 13, 2026

CLOSING DATE:          OPEN TILL FILLED      

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is located on the Spokane Indian Reservation within the Fire and Fuels Management organizations.  This is an entry level wildland firefighting position. Fire Fighter 2 functions as a member of a hand crew, engine crew, or fuels crew performing wildland fire preparedness, suppression, and fuels management duties in adverse climate, fuel, and terrain conditions.  This is an arduous position and subject to medical screening and physical fitness testing.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

Major duties will be serving as a member of a fire crew assigned to suppress the full range of wildland fires. Under the supervision from supervisors or higher qualified employees, perform assignments at the trainee firefighter level to develop a working knowledge of wildland fire and fuels management techniques and practices.  This consists of Fireline construction, use of pumps and engines, hose lays using appropriate nozzles and nozzle adjustments in the effective use of water and additives, working in and around aircraft such as helicopters, and understanding safety rules, basic fire behavior and fire and fuels terminology, participates in fire and safety training techniques through classroom and on the job experience with crew proficiency checks and drills using safety sessions and fire critiques. In addition, practices methods of fire suppression in a safe efficient operation with the use of hand tools, equipment and vehicles used in Fireline activities.   

Ensures own and others welfare and safety in all aspects of assignments.

Working knowledge of basic fire behavior, hazards and accepted fire safety practices and procedures to prevent injury and loss of life.

Ability to perform duties under stressful and adverse operating conditions, such as long work hours, heavy workloads, emergency situations, adverse working and environmental conditions.

Basic knowledge of agency and interagency qualification, position task book requirements and certification standards and procedures adopted by the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have a valid Washington State driver’s license and be Tribally Insurable.

Must maintain qualifications for FFT2.

*Indian Preference Applies – Indian Preference grants preference to any enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe.

*Safety Sensitive Background – Requires a higher standard of performance and behavior.

MUST APPLY ONLINE

Confirmation receipt of on-line application submission and interview status will be sent to all applicants e-mail address used when applying. Applicants are responsible to regularly monitor their e-mail for interview notifications. 

Contact: HR Front Desk

(509) 458-6527

E-mail:   [email protected]

Applications Must Be Received In The Human Resources Department No

Later Than 4:30 p.m. on the Closing Date

The Spokane Tribe Reserves The Right To Hire According To Its Indian Preference Policy

Applicants May be Subject To A Pre-Employment Drug Test Positions

All Positions With The Spokane Tribe Are Subject To A-90 Day Orientation