TRAINING AND APPLICATION PROCESS FOR EXPERIENCED NEW HIRES

TRAINING AND APPLICATION PROCESS FOR EXPERIENCED NEW HIRES (TRANSFERS)

If you are not a firefighter, and are looking for General Labor or Kitchen employment, you may still inquire about employment by creating a user account in our PORTAL.  Those interested in Kitchen or General Labor employment do not need to complete the firefighter training explained below – simply wait for a GFP Representative to contact you within 24 hours of creating your account in our PORTAL.   Those candidates interested in Wildland Firefighting employment follow the 4 steps below.

Step 1: CREATE AN ACCOUNT IN OUR PORTAL

A GFP Representative will contact you shortly after (within 24 hours) you have created an account in our PORTAL. We want to build a rapport with you, help you through the hiring process, and answer any questions you may have.

After talking to a GFP Representative and determining if GFP is the team for you, the recruiter will grant access for you to register for your 40-hour Entry Level training session.  Successful completion of your orientation, on-boarding paperwork, and required training courses will make you eligible for work assignments with our organization.

Step 2: ATTEND COMPANY ORIENTATION AND TRAINING

The Company Orientation and On-Boarding process will take place during the morning of your RT-130 Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher course. It is imperative that you are on time.  Please bring two pieces of Gov issued ID or Passport.

Our RT-130 Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher course runs 4-6 hours in duration (dependent upon class size and annual topics) and will be administered in-person. Your hands-on fire shelter training and Work Capacity Test (pack test) will be conducted on the day of class. Time for the WCT is not included in RT-130 course training hours. Be prepared to spend the day with us.

Our training coordinator will need to review your previous fire training and qualifications, prior to granting you access to register for the RT-130 Annual Refresher class.  Please upload your previous fire training certificates here.   In order to provide you access to register for our RT-130 Annual Refresher training course we initially need to make sure you have completed the S-130/S-190/L-180 Entry Level class.  Depending on your ICS qualifications and experience you should also provide us with all your Firefighter Training and Experience Documentation (IQCS [red card], Training Certificates [Master Record], Position Task Books, CTRs, Fire History, Performance Evaluations, Letters of Recommendation, etc.) here. 

You should be able to obtain this information from your previous employer. It is imperative that we receive as much documentation as possible – particularly training certs, fire history, and CTRs. Your ICS Position and your starting wage will be determined by the verifiable training and experience records you provide to us. If we cannot verify your experience and qualifications, we may not be able to employ you as an experienced wildland firefighter.

Step 3:  PREPARE FOR YOUR FIRST DISPATCH (FIRE CALL):

UPON HIRE (JOB ACCEPTANCE) SECURE PERSONAL GEAR, KEEP US POSTED ON YOUR AVAILABILITY TO WORK, and STAY FIRE FIT AND READY FOR ASSIGNMENT.

Once your eligibility for hire has been confirmed, you should secure the items required from the GFP Personal Gear List. You will receive detailed information on this during your training class.

Wildfire dispatches occur without notice. This means that we must be able to ALWAYS reach you.   Step 4 below tells you how to keep us updated on your availability.  GFP utilizes this tool to quickly identify currently available personnel for work throughout the year. Keeping us up to date on your availability status is key to receiving work. If we are unable to contact you during a fire dispatch, you will lose the opportunity for assignment.

Hiking steep terrain, hauling heavy fire gear, laying hose, and digging fireline can be grueling, but rewarding work. We strongly urge you to begin physical training now so that you may report to work prepared from Day 1. Being well conditioned is critical in your ability to move quickly in the event an emergency arises. Let the fire environment – the steep terrain, extreme temperatures, altitude, and smoke – be the motivation for you to prepare. Let being accountable to yourself and your crew be your motivation. Commit to your physical fitness today. “Failing to prepare is preparing to fail” – John Wooden.

Step 4:  KEEP US POSTED ON YOUR AVAILABILITY FOR WORK ASSIGNMENTS:

Please indicate your availability for work assignments. This is the BEST way for us to quickly find and deploy personnel for employment opportunities that come up throughout the year.

• During the peak season, your availability should be updated at least WEEKLY.
• In the off season, your availability should be updated at least MONTHLY or when your availability status changes.

We appreciate your interest in working for GFP ENTERPRISES, LLC.  Our company is always recruiting highly motivated, team focused individuals that can integrate into our company culture.  We are focused on providing the best trained fire personnel in the industry, so that we may deliver the highest quality and safest performing crews and engines to our Agency partners and private customers. Join our dedicated and service-minded team today.

Applicants with the following competencies do well in our organization:

• Safety and Health minded / Situational Awareness
• Verbal/written communication skills
• Strong work ethics
• Building relationships with diverse groups / Teamwork
• Advancing the organizational mission / Mission-focused approach to work
• Personal ownership and accountability / Ability to follow Chain-of-Command
• Judgement / Quick and Strategic Thinking / Creative problem-solving
• Flexibility / Adaptability to change
• Resilience / Loyalty
• Technical skills
• Self-Starter / Continual Learning and Development
• Delivering quality service / Professionalism

ASSISTANCE
We will happily answer any of your employment-related questions, and provide assistance if you experience difficulties with our online communication processes. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to call our office at 541-967-8425.

GFP is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to an inclusive, multicultural workplace which values diversity and actively encourages members of diverse communities to apply.