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 ORIENTATION AND COMPLETE YOUR REQUIRED TRAINING

New firefighters must successfully complete the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) required firefighter training to become qualified to work on wildland fire assignments. This training consists of five courses (3 NWCG fire courses, 2 FEMA courses) and includes S-190: Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior, S-130: Firefighter Training, and L-180: Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service.

These ENTRY LEVEL courses are conducted over a five-day period (40 hours) which includes a hands-on Field Day component. Successful completion of these courses along with the Work Capacity Test [WCT] will make you eligible to begin work as a Wildland Firefighter. GFP provides all your NWCG required training for free.

In addition to these NWCG courses, also required are two FEMA self-study courses. (IS-700.B: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System and IS-100.C: Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS 100). These are federally required courses that are administered by FEMA and must be completed through their online independent study program. These courses must be completed no later than the last day of your Entry Level Training Course, however it is best to complete them BEFORE YOUR SCHEDULED ORIENTATION AND TRAINING. Click here for additional HELP on completing the required IS-700.B and IS-100.C FEMA courses.

The Company Orientation and On-Boarding process will take place during the morning of your first day of class. It is imperative that you are on time.

All required entry-level firefighter training is provided by GFP instructors and exceeds NWCG minimum standards. Our S-130 sessions include expanded topics in addition to the standard NWCG material. To ensure our personnel receive the same level of training, we do not accept self-study online versions of the S-130: Firefighter Training course without prior approval of our Training Staff.

 

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 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. 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.

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.  Your rewarding journey begins here today. Join our team and experience the adventure of a lifetime in a world like no other.

GFP Enterprises provides Live/In-Person Entry Level Training to new wildland firefighter applicants. To become eligible for employment you must complete the hiring process which requires successful completion of all the steps outlined here on this page.

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.