This is an important position helping the crew complete its mission successfully. Volunteers who work in this support role perform tasks that assist Wildland Firefighters in the Operations Section. This opportunity helps lend support in any of the following three sections: Planning, Logistics and Administration. The Planning Section tasks include: collecting, evaluating and displaying incident intelligence and information; preparing Incident Action Plans; conducting long-range and/or contingency planning, maintaining incident documentation and tracking assigned resources. The Logistics Section tasks include: ordering, obtaining, maintaining and accounting for essential equipment and supplies; providing communication planning and resources, food services, transportation services and medical services. The Administration Section tasks include contract negotiation, timekeeping, cost analysis and compensation.

To be eligible to join, you must be at least 18 years of age, a U.S. citizen and have no felony arrests or convictions. You must also have a valid Colorado drivers license, a high school diploma or a GED. Applicants must also pass a background check, an oral interview, and attend a 7-day/evening wildland fire academy. No previous experience is required. Please visit our web site for more information.

This opportunity is sponsored by: El Paso County Wildland Fire Crew

We need volunteers who are free at these times

Monthly Weekends Occasional Weekly Weekdays

This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers

Adults (26-54) Young Adults (18-25) Adults (55+) Young Adults (21-25) Individual

Upcoming Dates:

Date Time # volunteers requested   Oct 01, 2008 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM 60   Feb 01, 2009 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM 60

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Contact Person:
Scott Lord, Battalion Chief, (phone), (email)

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Address:

6615 Vincent Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80918 (See a map)

Directions:

From I-25 and Woodman Rd - Proceed east on Woodman Rd. Take the first right or turn south on Vincent Rd. County Fire Base is on the left or east side of the road just after crossing the bridge, Approx 1/2 mile.

This opportunity can also be performed in these locations:
Web Site: http://www.epsowildlandfire.com/