Current job openings:  We are now interviewing for the following positions for the 2013 Fire Season:

-Single Resource Boss (Crew and Engine Boss)   AND Firefighter Type 1 - Squad Boss  -

We always have room for good, dependable, reliable and consistent leaders.

-Firefighter Type 2 (experienced) -  We are looking for good hard workers with previous experience. 

-Sawyers - If you are an experienced sawyer, we have a home for you.

*All jobs are in Oregon but may require company provided transportation to any of the 50 US states.

*incentives for those who have additional skills and licenses.

ALL EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE THE FOLLOWING COURSES.  THE COURSES ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH FEMA AS INDEPENDENT STUDY COURSES.  FEMA WILL EMAIL YOU CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION.  PLEASE FORWARD YOUR CERTIFICATES TO inbound@inboundllc.com.

IS 100(b) FEMA Course

*Please note that both transfer forms should be filled out and signed and faxed to 503-977-6060.

DRIVERS MUST COMPLETE THE APPLICATION BELOW AND TAKE A PHYSICAL EXAM.

MSPA Drivers Application:  http://www.dol.gov/whd/forms/wh530.pdf

First time drivers need the following:
-Physical Exam that results in a wallet sized card that the driver must carry - Good for two years
-Fingerprints
-Application at link above, pages number 1 and 4 only (Check the FLCE Initial box)
-Copy of drivers license

Returning drivers need the following:
-Physical exam if the one on file is older than 2 years
-Fingerprints if the original application is greater than 3 years
-Copy of drivers license
-Application at link above, pages number 1 and 4 only (check the FLCE Renewal box)

Please have all notices sent to:

7618 SW Locust Street
Portland OR  97223

Our company information
Inbound, LLC      FLC Number C-09-741977-J-13
Activity to begin the date of hire, or estimated date if no hire date is determined

-Drivers must be 21 years old and complete drivers training and orientation.
-Please keep a copy of the entire application packet, fingerprints too, as the DOL often times loses them.  Also, always send them in registered mail so we can track their receipt by the DOL.
-Mail applications (registered mail) to the address on the bottom of page 7 at the link above

*These files are provided for employee use and information.  Inbound will provide a complete application package during company wide orientation.  During this time we will cover the company safety and health policies and ensure a comprehensive application is complete and on file.

Required Employment Forms:

Some Useful Links:

Upcoming Trainings: 

The training calendar for 2013 has been updated and May will be busy.  Please check the calendar and rsvp with Dillon for trainings.  We have squad boss training on May 18th and 19th.  We also have a new firefighter class From May 20 to May 24th and another on June 1 to June 5th.  In addition, we are offering a S212 sawyer class on May 22 to May 24th.  The next refresher will be on May 31st in Oakridge beginning at 1000.  Pack test will follow the RT130 so please come prepared.

All Hands Trainings 

All hands training covers all administrative aspects required to work for Inbound.  Includes safety and health policy orientation, comprehensive employement application and final approval and plan on all open items.  All hands trainings attempt to build cohesive relationships amoung crew members.  Bring long pants, long sleeves, and work boots.   The all hands training will be on June 5th in Oakridge at 0900 at the office.  We will cover company policies, OSHA requirments, and cover other general administrative items.  Field day will commence immediately following from around 11:00 to 3:00 pm.

Please check back for updates.  Check in regularly (currently every week) with Dillon at 503-473-4851.

How to become an Inbound Firefighter

Veterans

Inbound actively seeks out veterans of the armed services to employ under the federal and state contracts that we receive.  We proudly employ several disabled veterans and find that veterans perform very well in the type of work that we specialize in.

Becoming a member of the Inbound Wildland Firefighter family

New Wildland Firefighters

Those with no previous wildland firefighting experience are required to complete the entry level wildland firefighting five day course. Scheduled class dates may be found by checking in regularly with the office.

Interested individuals will need to be selected to attend the company provided wildland firefighting training. All candidates will need to pass the work capacity test in order to successfully complete the course. Upon the completion of the training and pack test, individuals will be qualified as beginning level firefighters (FFT-2).  Please call Inbound at 503-473-4851 or send an email to inbound@inboundllc.com to express interest in upcoming training events.

Experienced Wildland Firefighters

Those with previous wildland firefighting experience will be considered on an individual basis. Qualified firefighters’ records will be reviewed to establish currency and experience requirements meet or exceed PMS 310-1.

Note: Individuals with structural firefighting experience should contact the Company’s training manager to see if their previous training meets Inbound's training requirements.

Job Description

Wildland firefighters that work for Inbound have outstanding work ethic, are extremely dependable, and are self-disciplined individuals with a desire to perform the daily challenges, while exhibiting a healthy respect for Mother Nature's role in the big picture!


Duties while assigned on an incident:

-Perform as a professional wildland firefighter on a hand crew or engine crew during a wildfire or prescribed burn

-Work outdoors in remote and exteme conditions with overnight camping under less than ideal conditions.

-Comply with the safety standards and work techniques to mitigate risk while on a hazardous duty assignment

-Contain and suppress wildland fires and perform duties as assigned

-Use hand tools, equipment and techniques to accomplish objectives

-Perform basic fireline activities including line construction, hose lays, and the removal of fuels

Skills and Abilities:
-Become a student of human behavior and extreme fire behavior
-Grow in your ability to lead a crew under extreme conditions

CRWB/ENGB responsibilities .
-Maintain gear readiness per below
-Maintain OSHA 300 Log-Document accidents on log
-801 forms when accident occurs (faxed to office within 24 hours)
-Promissory notes (have employees sign for draws)
-Petty Cash log (Dillon to provide petty cash)
-Time Sheets sent in daily and bi-weekly (hopefully copies of CTRs.)  Track driver hours, sawyer hours, safety bonus suspensions, and draws. Document who trainees are.  Write HOTLINE and Sawyers on CTRs if applicable.  ENGB write crew member names on daily shift tickets
-Receipts for credit card purchases and petty cash purchases.  (turn in at end of assignment for reconciliation.  Use expense report as a log).  Jerry has more if you need them.
-Gear readiness per contract
-Vehicles maintained and ready per contract (fire extinguishers, first aid kits, insurance cards, vehicle ID, etc...).  Made ready for dispatch upon return from incident.
-Radios (meet required amounts and standards - working correctly)
-Saws (meet required amounts and standards - working correctly).  See saw boss/sawyer responsibilities below.
-Adequate Nomex
-Weather Kits
-Appropriate copies of contract
-Copies of red cards
-Copies of blue cards
-First Aid kits
-Cloning cable
-Contact with crew members
-Vehicle mileage logs kept (one for each rig)
-Keep copies of vehicle inspections at incident
-Time Sheets CTRS/shift tickets (submit per payroll calendar and back to office when returning)
-Keep daily safety meeting minutes (submit back to office when returning)
-Keep copies of daily IAP (submit back to office when returning)
-Adequate air filters, chains, etc...
-Turn in copies of invoices/evals when returning from incident
-Ensure copies of CTRs/evals are made for every persons file (will provide office support) when returning from incident.
-Portable drug test kit
-Gear Issue logs

Driver Responsibilities:
-Maintain rigs in inspection ready shape and present at incidents (arrival and demob)
-Ensure your jack and lug wrenches work.
-Insurance Card
-Blue Card
-No talking on cell while driving
-Seatbelts mandatory while in motion
-Maintain cleanliness of vehicle
-Check fluid levels and tire condition when fueling
-Enforce no smoking in the vehicle policy
-Stop frequently for smoke breaks, stretching, rest, clean out garbage
-No alcohol
-Notify CRWB if under doctor's treatment (presciptions)
 -Please do not bring garbage home from the incident
-Upon return from an incident, ensure rigs are ready for dispatch.  Clean and gassed up.  Those riding in the rigs should be encouraged to help
-Stay together, lights on while traveling. 
-Obey traffic laws
-Eligible for safe driving bonus (CRWB to document miles driven on daily time sheets for each driver)
 
Squadboss Responsibilities:
-Take orders from CRWB and ensure they are carried out with resources assigned.
-Maintain contact with FFT2, mentor as appropriate
-Sign FFT1-T position task book lines.  Be sure to document them correctly.
-Ensure no-smoking policy in rigs is followed
-Ensure other FFT1 gear is ready for inspection
-Assist in the gear issue, mobilization process
-Know radio ediquate and follow it
-Know how to program a radio by hand
-Ensure all members have lunches and are watered up
-Set a good example
-Follow the companies drug and alcohol policies and enforce violations
-Follow the companies harrassment policy and enforce violations
 
Sawboss Responsibilities:
-Maintain saws in inspection ready shape and present at incidents
-Maintain saw kit, spare parts, etc...
-Maintain adequate eye protection, hearing protection, and other OSHA required chaps, gloves, etc...
-Ensure adequate gas, mix, and bar oil.
-Ensure appropriate MSDS sheets in CRWB book
-Ensure safe saw practices are followed at all times
-Post lookouts when working around saws
-Ensure MIST are followed as appropriate
-Ensure saws are sharpened, fueled, and ready for action before each period
-Eligible for safe sawyer bonus (CRWB to document actual saw hours for each sawyer on CTR)

Position Requirements

Inbound takes pride in providing professional wildland firefighting contract crews that uphold the standards and values of the profession. Through hard work, determination and preparedness, our wildland firefighters consistently receive high marks for their performance while on assignment.

Inbound recognizes that our personnel represent the organization’s strongest asset. Providing a safe and drug free work environment is of the utmost importance at Inbound and is considered paramount to the success of our business. For this reason, Inbound has established a zero tolerance drug and alcohol policy and the Code of Conduct for our supervisors.

All interested candidates must be at least 18 years of age in order to become a wildland firefighter.

Fitness Requirements

Wildland firefighting requires a high level of physical fitness in order to safely perform the work.  You can expect difficult environmental conditions including uneven terrain, extreme temperatures, and smoke. A physical fitness test is required to ensure individual and crew safety.

The minimum Required Physical Fitness Test is a three-mile hike carrying a forty-five pound pack. The test must be completed in under 45 minutes.

**Notice: Inbound, LLC's wildland fire suppression crews are expected to exceed this minimum fitness standard.

Wildland Firefighting Common Questions

How do you get promoted to supervisor?

Inbound maintains a competency and performance based qualification system that evaluates an individual's job competence and fire experience combined with formal classroom training. Inbound offers advanced training opportunities for those individuals demonstrating leadership and meeting the established competentcies for the position.

How do we get to the fire and what is our plan for accomodations?

Inbound provides transportation to and from the fire. You will likely be traveling by truck although we do have one van.  We sometimes are required to hike or take a helicopter into isolated locations.  Once we arrive at the incident, we will be staying in a government provided fire camp, a camp located near the fire where we can pitch our tents, eat, bathe, and rest up for the next day.

Where does Inbound typically fight fires? 

Inbound is called when the nation's forests are on fire.  Inbound has both national and state firefighting contracts and provides fire hand crews and engines to support suppression efforts. This allows us to respond to local fires in Oregon, Washington, Idaho and anywhere else in the continental United States.  We have fought fires in more than 13 states over the past 5 years.

Do I have to live nearby the dispatch site? 

It is preferred that you live within a two hour radius of our equipment dispatch location.  Our hand crews are located in Oakridge, Oregon.  We must be ready to roll to the incident within 2 hours of being dispatched. 

What equipment is provided and what equipment do I need to provide? 

The Company will provide all personal protective equipment required for the position including nomex flame resistant shirts and pants, hard hat, goggles, fire shelter, head lamp, gloves, day pack, hearing protection, and eye protection.  The recommended personally provided gear for wildland firefighters will be discussed during training. You should have a good pair of fire boots (leather work boots, lace-up, 8" high, vibrum soles, non-steel toed), a tent and a sleeping bag, and your personal items.

What is the work capacity fitness test (pack test)?

The work capacity fitness test, also referred to as the "pack test", is a three mile hike while carrying a 45 pound pack. This test must be completed in less than 45 minutes.  The pack test can be retaken under certain circumstances, and may require a doctors release.

What type of identification is required? 

You must have two forms of government issued ID, one of which must have a picture. Student ID cards are not an acceptable form of government picture ID. Driver's licenses, social security cards and government issued passports are all acceptable forms of government issued ID.  Our training manager will evaluate your identification for compliance to the contract requirements.

How long does the training take, and are there any fees? 

The entry-level, basic firefighting training (S130/S190) is a 40 hour course (5 days). You must attend all of the training in order to be issued your red card. There is no fee for the training if you intend to work for the Company during the wildfire season.

How I work long hours and how much should I expect to make? 

Wildland firefighters often work long hours, averaging 12-14 hours a day (80-100hrs/week). You may be dispatched to wildfire assignments for up to 14 days straight or more if fire conditions warrant.

The starting wage is approximately $13.00/hr which consists of a base pay of $9.65/hr plus $3.35/hr for 'health and welfare' benefits. Health and welfare is subject to change based on government contract specifications. Health and welfare is not subject to overtime pay.

Overtime hours worked will be paid at time and a half, not including benefits.

WORK WEEK: A work week is Monday thru Sunday               Pay peroids: Payperiods are bi-weekly.

When does the job begin and how many hours will I work? 

Wildland firefighter positions are seasonal, on-call positions. The duration of these positions is very unpredictable based on factors such as weather conditions, ignitions and fuel moisture content. Based on the trends of past years, the wildfire season can begin as early as June and end as late as November.

Is there a minimum age requirement to fight fires? 

Wildland firefighters must be at least 18 years of age.

Can firefighting be dangerous? 

Wildland firefighting is absolutely a dangerous profession.  We have implented saftey procedures and risks are minimized by providing supervisors experienced in fire behavior and the company requirements to wear the appropriate personal protective equipment and by working together and following company policies.  We offer several field day operations in the pre-season to reinforce the use of PP&E and we use a mentoring system so each new firefighter has a mentor, a person with more than one season of experience, during their first season.

What does a wildland firefighter do? 

Wildland firefighters work under difficult and extreme conditions.   Typically they are self disciplined outdoor types who are in excellent physical condition and enjoy working closely with 19 other crewmembers. During incidents they aid in the suppression of fires by constructing fireline, fuels reduction, and hose lays and other duties as assigned.

As an on-call firefighter for Inbound, LLC, what can I expect? 

As an on-call seasonal firefighter you will be compensated for the time in which you are working, including during travel to the fire. The time during which you are waiting for a dispatch call is not compensated.

Required Employment Forms:

Employment Application

2013 Wage Agreement

2013 W-4 Form

2013 I-9 Form

2013 Payroll Calendar

Harassment Policy

Inbound Employee Handbook

Rights of Workers (WH-151)

MSPA Drivers Application:  http://www.dol.gov/whd/forms/wh530.pdf

First time drivers need the following:
-Physical Exam that results in a wallet sized card that the driver must carry - Good for two years
-Fingerprints
-Application at link above, pages number 1 and 4 only (Check the FLCE Initial box)
-Copy of drivers license

Returning drivers need the following:
-Physical exam if the one on file is older than 2 years
-Fingerprints if the original application is greater than 3 years
-Copy of drivers license
-Application at link above, pages number 1 and 4 only (check the FLCE Renewal box)

Please have all notices sent to:

7618 SW Locust Street
Portland OR  97223

Our company information
Inbound, LLC      FLC Number C-09-741977-J-13
Activity to begin the date of hire, or estimated date if no hire date is determined

-Drivers must be 21 years old and complete drivers training and orientation.
-Please keep a copy of the entire application packet, fingerprints too, as the DOL often times loses them.  Also, always send them in registered mail so we can track their receipt by the DOL.
-Mail applications (registered mail) to the address on the bottom of page 7 at the link above

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