Firefighter

This position, under the direction of a supervisor, is responsible for responding as part of a crew responding to emergency calls, operating as a firefighter and providing related emergency services.

Assignments as a recruit firefighter on an assigned shift include, but are not limited to: responds to fires and other emergency scenes and renders emergency services as appropriate; participates in classes and drills to maintain proficiency; assists with inspection of buildings as assigned; provides public education through station tours and various other programs; performs equipment checks as required; performs station housekeeping maintenance; and other duties as assigned.

Candidates with Firefighter 1 certification are preferred.

This is a 56 hour position with annual salary of $62.165 at the Firefighter 1 level.

Physical Ability Test, if needed, will be held in person December 12th at Station 62 in Wasilla.

Public Service written exam will take place in person December 15th at Station 62 in Wasilla.

Interviews will take place in person December 18-19th at Station 62 in Wasilla.

Work is performed and duties are carried out in accordance with established policies, procedures, and Borough core values: Accountability, Customer Focus, Dedication, Integrity, Responsiveness and Teamwork.K1 - K5 - FF - DOE

Firefighter Recruit Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, and specialized training in the field of work including college courses, certificate program, apprenticeship, etc.
• One (1) year of work experience/employment. Relevant experience operational firefighting, fire engineering, military firefighting, emergency services, construction, utilities.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Alaska for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain State of Alaska or Nationally Accredited Firefighter I Certification.
• Must be able to successfully complete a valid pre-employment drug screen, pre-employment and annual physical ability test (PAT), a post-offer and annual NFPA 1582 physical exam.
  
  

Firefighter I Qualifications (must be completed within one (1) year of hire):

• Must have completed one (1) year of firefighting experience as a Firefighter Recruit with the Matanuska-Susitna Borough.
• State of Alaska or Nationally Accredited Firefighter I Certification
• State of Alaska Emergency Trauma Technician (ETT) Certification
• Matanuska-Susitna Borough Rescue Technician 1 Certification
• Completion of the assigned Fire Department’s initial training academy or department check-off procedures.
• Completion of Incident Command System (ICS) courses, ICS 100 and IS 700 within ninety (90) days of hire and ICS 200 and IS 800 within one (1) year of hire.
• Must be able to successfully complete a valid pre-employment background check, drug screen, pre-employment and annual physical ability test (PAT), a post-offer and annual NFPA 1582 physical exam.
• Responds to various emergencies and calls for service, including fires, motor vehicle accidents, medical emergencies, rescues, public service assists, public education, etc.
• Performs a variety of tasks while wearing protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus, to include entering burning buildings to extinguish fire, carry and deploy hose lines in multi-storied buildings, and search and remove victims from burning, smoke-filled buildings or other hazardous environments.
• Connects, deploys and operates hose lines.
• Climbs and operates various equipment or fire streams from an aerial device or ground ladder.
• May drive or operate assigned fire/rescue apparatus and vehicles to emergency scenes and during routine duties. May train on operating larger apparatus.
• Functions as part of a team on a wide variety of fire and rescue functions including forcible entry, ventilation, salvage, overhaul, rescue, and technical rescues.
• Performs a variety of technical and manual labor duties to perform assigned tasks including operating generators, hand and power tools, rescue tools, fans and hoses.
• Inspects, maintains, cleans, stocks and loads a variety of firefighting, rescue and EMS related tools, equipment and supplies.
• Renders emergency medical assistance to the sick or injured to their level of certification.
• Wears and maintains various types of personal protective equipment and clothing.
• Participates and aids in organizing and conducting training classes and drills.
• Cleans, maintains and performs minor repairs to fire station and grounds.
• Delivers public fire and life safety education programs, tours, lectures, etc.
• Operates hose lines, fire streams, forcible entry tools, ventilation fans/blowers, salvage and overhaul equipment, hand tools, power tools and other equipment.
• Prepares a variety of regular and special reports and correspondence.
• Participates in building inspections and assists with fire prevention and public education programs.
• Tests and inventories hoses, ladders and other equipment
• Performs related duties as assigned.