Job description

Definition
Under the general direction and supervision of the Central Emergency Service (CES) Fire Chief or his designee, the Firefighter I /AEMT/EMT III or Paramedic performs emergency procedures in order to preserve and maintain life and property. Firefighters are also responsible for maintaining facilities, apparatus and equipment.
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Residency**: *_The employee must reside within at least a 15 minute response time by roadway to the nearest department fire station.

Firefighter I/EMT III: Base pay $20.83/hr $60,656.96annual*

• Average annual wage for EMT III/ACLS certification (including OT): $69,352.15

Firefighter I/Paramedic: Base pay $23.12/hr $67,325.44/annual*

• Average annual wage for Paramedic I/II certification (including OT): $87,335.07

Recruitment open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as received.

Minimum Qualifications
Required Minimum Qualifications:
EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or GED

CERTIFICATIONS and LICENSING:

• IFSAC or State of Alaska Firefighter I, or obtain within 12 months of hire, shall obtain Firefighter II certification within 24 months of hire.
• Required level of EMS certification as noted on posting. This minimum level must be maintained as a condition of employment.
• A valid, unrestricted Alaska driver's license

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience as a volunteer firefighter with Central Emergency Services
• College degree in Fire or EMS-related science
• Paramedic certification preferred

Essential Functions

• Performs firefighting duties according to standard operating procedures including directing water or chemical agents for the control and extinguishment of fires, positioning and climbing ladders for rescue and fire extinguishment, creating openings into buildings, protecting property from water and smoke damage, and emergency rescue operations for fire-trapped victims.
• Responds to fire, medical, rescue and other emergency calls. Drives vehicles, positions apparatus, and operates equipment.
• Performs assigned duties in maintaining apparatus, buildings, equipment, grounds and hydrants as directed by supervisor.
• Participates in scheduled drills, attends firefighting and EMS courses to improve knowledge and skill level, learns hydraulics and pump operation to perform engineer duties, and assists emergency responder volunteers with their departmental education.
• Has a working knowledge of the proper use of fire department emergency tools and equipment.
• Has a working knowledge of proper radio procedures.
• Knows and follows departmental safety policies and procedures.

Additional Functions:

• Participates and assists in training programs for department staff.
• If qualified to receive incentive pay, maintains required certifications and attends required training.
• Prepares records and reports as assigned.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk, use hands to feel or handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear; and smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently transport up to 50 pounds, and occasionally transport over 100 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Examination:

• Firefighter medical examination
• CES Physical Ability Test
• May be required to complete CES Engineer Training program and testing within time frames set by the department

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,656.96 per year

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