Firewatch/Holewatch

Typical Duties:

• Watch out for fire hazards in the workplace while work is performed by other employees.

• Maintain the conditions and requirements stated on the safety permit.

• Keep flammable materials from ignition sources.

• In the event of fire, extinguish it immediately or turn a fire alarm on.

• Call 911 or the emergency alarm number.

• Stop operations if you find any hazardous condition.

• Maintain constant means of communication.

• As much as possible, keep visual and voice contact with other employees.

• Before and during each shift, inspect the entire work area and look for potential release of flammable vapors or liquids.

• Be prepared to operate fire extinguishers, hydrants, fixed monitors, and hose carts anytime.

• Never leave the job site while the work is being done. If you have to leave, stop the job and notify workers that you are “standing-by-for”.

• When all operations are done, do not leave the worksite unless you’re sure that there are no hot sparks, burning embers and other fire hazards. Return all firefighting equipment to their original location.

Requirements:

Workers should be able to: knowledge of hand tools and their proper use.   

They must have displayed good attitude, work ethic and dependability on past jobs.  Further they must have displayed the ability to learn and execute new skills within the work environment.  Lastly, they must have displayed the ability to work with others as a team member.  They may be advanced at the recommendation of their direct supervisor.