If you are not a firefighter, and are looking for General Labor or Kitchen employment, you may still inquire about employment by completing the CANDIDATE INTEREST FORM.
Step 1: COMPLETE OUR CANDIDATE INTEREST FORM:
A GFP Representative will contact you shortly after you have completed the Candidate Interest Form. We want to build a rapport with you, help you through the hiring process, and answer any of your questions you may have.
If GFP is the team for you, there will be an invitation to create a profile in our Operations database and register for your Company orientation and 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.
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 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.
When you attend orientation and class, please bring your Firefighter Training and Experience Documentation. (IQCS, Training Certificates, Position Task Books, CTRs, Fire History, Performance Evaluations, Letters of Recommendation, etc.)
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: BE READY FOR THE CALL:
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 conduct an inventory of your personal gear and make sure that you have the mandatory items listed on our GFP Personal Gear List.
Wildfire dispatches occur without notice. This means that we must be able to ALWAYS reach you. Use your profile to communicate any changes in your availability to us. 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.
As you know, 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.