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… Bonneville Hotshots About Us Vision/Mission Statement: The mission of the Bonneville IHC is to provide and maintain a highly reliable all-national resource as a response to wildfires … be prepared to maintain effective fire suppression in the face of worsening fire seasons without sacrificing the safety of themselves or those around them. The Bonneville Hotshots will develop and maintain a standard of professionalism through hard work, aggressive training and complete dedication to the mission. Crew Duties: The Bonneville …
… Chena Hotshots About Us Vision/mission statement or core values: The mission of the Chena Hotshots is to provide the land management agencies with a highly skilled, productive, and safe wildland fire management resource. The Chena Hotshots will provide fireline …
… Snake River Hotshots About Us Mission Statement: The Snake River Hotshots are devoted to providing a safe, professional, and highly skilled crew for all phases of fire management operations and fuels management projects. We will perform our duties and serve the community with respect and integrity. Vision Statement: The Snake River Hotshots are committed to building a cohesive crew that will take pride in upholding the values of the team. We will celebrate each individual’s skills and …
… Lakeview Hotshots About Us Mission Statement The Lakeview Veteran Interagency Hotshot Crew (IHC) is an organization dedicated to providing a purpose and meaningful employment for Veterans. To do this, the crew builds a team that is respectful and … The Lakeview Veteran IHC maintains a high level of physical fitness with focus on cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, and flexibility to perform the duties of a hotshot crewmember. The crew participates in the BLM Fire Fitness Challenge every Spring. The BLM Fire Fitness Challenge measures fitness in four basic exercises: pull-ups …
… Kern Valley Hotshots About Us The Kern Valley Interagency Hotshot Crew is stationed at the Bureau of Land Management Field Office in Bakersfield, CA. KVHS is a national resource on … crew superintendents present, the crew was a hotshot crew. The crew would come to be designated as Crew 1, the Kern Valley Interagency Hotshot Crew. The Kern Valley Hotshots have had a total of 5 crew superintendents. There is only one contiguous version of the Kern Valley Hotshots. The initial approach, lessons, values, and work …
… Midnight Sun Hotshots About Us Vision/mission statement or core values: The mission of the Midnight Sun Hotshots is to provide the land management agencies with a highly skilled and productive wildland fire management resource. The Midnight Sun Hotshots will provide …
… Craig Hotshots About Us Mission Statement : To provide Northwest District Fire and Aviation and the National Interagency Hotshot Crew (IHC) Organization with a Type One IHC that embodies professionalism, pride, and humility, as well as a crew that personifies duty, respect, and integrity. … for the entire crew. This means being at your best prior to arrival. Craig IHC also participates in the BLM Fitness Challenge annually. History The Craig Interagency Hotshot Crew is based in Craig, CO on the Northwest District Fire and Aviation Unit. The crew was founded in the spring of 2001, along with numerous other hotshot crews, …
… Vale Hotshots Mission Statement The primary mission of the Vale Hotshot Crew is to provide a safe, organized, mobile and highly skilled hand crew for all phases of fire management and incident operations. Crew Values PROFESSIONAL P … due to critical fire operations. All crew personel carry packs weighing up to 45 pounds, and hike in rough steep terrain for several miles to reach our job site. The Vale Hotshots firmly believe physical conditioning, training and good comunication by all is directly related to safety on the fire line, and our physical training program is …
… Jackson Hotshots About Us Core values: Safety Duty Respect Integrity Teamwork Self-Discipline Family Crew duties : Crew duties and objectives are: Protecting life, property, and … are advertised as vacancies occur. Temporary positions are filled at GS grades from 3 to 6. Crew specific hiring/recruitment information: When applying to the Jackson Hotshots, be sure to select “Flowood, MS” as the duty location. The crew begins the season in mid-March and runs to mid-September. Hiring or outreach events: Events will … in the local area so the crew substitutes hiking for ruck style marching with weights of 65 to 100 pounds. A unique component to the fitness training for the Jackson Hotshots is being able to work in hot and humid conditions common in the southeast. To ensure safety, crew members must have a high level of physical training to endure …
… Diamond Mountain Hotshots About Us Overview: Diamond Mountain IHC is based in Susanville, CA and is hosted by the California Northern Operations District. Diamond Mountain is … Susanville CA. The Eagle Lake Field Office host 4 engines, 1 Helitack Crew, and 1 D-6 Dozer. Vision/mission statement or core values: The Diamond Mountain Interagency Hotshots are a highly respected, conditioned, and professional national all-risk management resource. We strive to maintain the highest standards for training, work ethic, …
… Ruby Mountain Hotshots About Us Overview: Ruby Mountain IHC is based in Elko, NV and is hosted by the Elko District Office. The Elko District encompasses 12.5 million acres and has … work done safely and efficiently, Ruby Mountain adheres to a strict physical conditioning routine. In 2014 the crew won the BLM IHC fitness challenge. The Ruby Mountain Hotshots place great emphasis on training and upward mobility. Ruby Mountain has supported detail opportunities for our state and federal partners. While maintaining its …
… using drip torches and other firing devices, mop-up, and rehabilitating burned areas. Follow the links for additional information on the specific crews. Interagency Hotshot Crews An interagency hotshot crew consists of 18-22 specially trained firefighters that provide an organized, mobile, and skilled workforce for all phases of … goal is wildland fire management, they also support all-risk missions, such as hurricane support. The Bureau of Land Management has 13 interagency hotshot crews: Aravaipa Hotshots in Sierra Vista, Arizona Bonneville Hotshots in Salt Lake City, Utah Chena and Midnight Sun Hotshots in Fairbanks, Alaska Craig Hotshots in Craig, Colorado …
… drops, building safe helicopter landing zones, transporting firefighters and cargo to helispots, and managing multiple helicopters assigned to a wildfire. Interagency Hotshot Crews The primary mission of Interagency Hotshot Crews (IHCs) is to provide a safe, organized, mobile, and highly skilled hand crew for all phases of wildland fire … that are specially trained in wildland fire suppression tactics. They provide an organized, mobile, and skilled workforce for all phases of wildland fire management. Hotshots are considered elite among wildland firefighters due to their extensive training, high physical standards, and ability to undertake difficult assignments. To … feet, and shifts can last for more than 14 hours. These firefighters are highly mobile and trained to be self-sufficient with the necessary vehicles, gear, and tools. Hotshots crews experience and training qualifies them to conduct complex fire operations. There are 90 IHCs representing the five federal firefighting agencies. The U.S. …
… and extinguish flames. Helitack crews – Fly by helicopter to reach fires quickly and deliver personnel, equipment, and supplies. With experience, some firefighters join hotshot crews, tackling the toughest assignments on the fireline, or become smokejumpers, parachuting into remote areas to respond to new fires. No matter the role, every …
… agreement, states have dispatched approximately 125 personnel and equipment including ground and air from the following states: Alaska (one airtanker and the Pioneer Pike Hotshot Crew), Washington (miscellaneous firefighting personnel, one initial attack hand crew and three engines), Montana (three incident management personnel), and Oregon … with various geographic areas to fill those requests. This request included an additional 24 fireline specialist/supervisors, 61 crew members from three interagency hotshot crews, 29 members for two incident management teams and equipment (handheld radios, Mark III pumps with kits and fold-a-tanks). The resources have been traveling … agreement, states have dispatched approximately 125 personnel and equipment including ground and air from the following states: Alaska (one airtanker and the Pioneer Pike Hotshot Crew), Washington (miscellaneous firefighting personnel, one initial attack hand crew and three engines), Montana (three incident management personnel), and Oregon …
… PDF Geographic Fire Program Manager PDF Unit Fire Program Manager PDF Wildland Fire Operations Specialist PDF Prescribed Fire & Fuels Specialist PDF Interagency Hotshot Superintendent PDF Engine Supervisors - Supervisory Engine Operator & Engine Module Supervisor PDF Helicopter Manager PDF Senior Firefighter PDF Center …
… Priorities and Managing the Big Picture During severe fire activity, there often is competition for finite resources -- there are only so many air tankers, hotshot crews, engines and overhead teams, and the demand can be great. That’s where the National Multi-Agency Coordinating group (NMAC) comes in. Comprised of top fire …
… tools should be used during the Individual Development Plan process. Competency Planning Tools & Checklists: Individual Development Plan (IDP) Template Interagency Hotshot Crew Superintendent | Checklist Helicopter Manager | Checklist Senior Firefighter | Checklist Engine Module Supervisor | Checklist Supervisory Fire Engine Operator … Checklist Geographic Area Fire Program Manager | Checklist National Fire Program Manager | Checklist NWCG Fire Training and Incident Qualifications Worksheets Interagency Hotshot Crew Superintendent ( Word , PDF ) Helicopter Manager ( Word , PDF ) Senior Firefighter ( Word , PDF ) Engine Module Supervisor ( Word , PDF ) Supervisory Fire …
… are always the top priority. Many people in wildland fire management start their careers as firefighters. Firefighting can include positions on an engine crew, hand crew, hotshot crew, fuels management crew, helitack crew, or becoming a smokejumper. However, not everyone involved in wildland fire is a firefighter. There are several …
… Support Program Brochures, Displays, Presentations, and Outreach Materials Brochures Add a Little Fire to Your Career Dispatcher Engine Crew Helitack Crew Interagency Hotshot Crews Smokejumpers Wildland Firefighter Fitness Displays BLM Fire and Aviation 11" wide by 8.5" wide 14" wide by 11" wide 24" wide by 18" wide Career Opportunities … personalize and save a USAJOBS search Video 3: Create an account and login Video 7: Navigating federal benefits and HR We Are BLM Fire Videos The Wild Land Interagency Hotshot Crews Smokejumpers Incident Business Engine crews We Are BLM Fire Veteran crews Dispatchers Helitack crews Mitigation and education We Are BLM Fire State Videos …
… highlights how managing vegetation today can change the trajectory of tomorrow’s fires. Spotify Amazon Apple Episode 34: Fighting wildfire in Alaska: a chat with Chena Hotshots Galen Milchman and Emily Evans When you work for the BLM Alaska Fire Service, things are done a little differently than in the lower 48. Chena Hotshots Galen Milchman and Emily Evans join us to discuss what it's like to be a hotshot in the Last Frontier. They share details about life on Fort Wainwright in …
… 12 SEAT Base Checklist 13 Helicopter Module Checklist 14 Individual Firefighter Evaluation Checklist 15 Engine Checklist 16 Handcrew Non-IHC Checklist 17 Interagency Hotshot Crew Checklist 18 Vehicles Checklist 19 Fuel Transport Checklist 20 Employee Orientation Checklist Checklist 21 Incident Business Readiness Review Policy Memo …
… Officer Checklist 7 Training Checklist 8 Aviation Base Review Checklist 9 Individual Firefighter Checklist 10 Dispatch Checklist 11 Engines Checklist 12 Interagency Hotshot Crew Checklist 13 Checklist 14 Smokejumper Checklist 15 Helicopter Module Checklist 16 Dozer Checklist 17 Hand Crew Non-IHC Optional Materials Drills & …
