Arctic Fire Chief & Emergency Services Leader

North Slope Borough; Utqiaġvik (AK); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

Alcohol and Drug Free Workplace

Job summary

North Slope Borough’s Barrow Fire Chief leads Barrow fire, rescue and EMS operations, directing staff, training responders and coordinating inspections and maintenance. The role requires ensuring readiness, safety and effective incident response under Alaska law, with emphasis on Arctic conditions.

The incumbent supervises personnel, develops training programs, conducts public fire education, and liaises with the State Fire Marshal and City leadership.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or certificate in Fire Science or ability to obtain within one year of hire.
• State of Alaska Firefighter II or ability to obtain within one year of hire.
• Fire Service Instructor or ability to obtain within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Incident Commander for fire, rescue, and ambulance operations in Barrow.
• Recruit, train, lead and supervise staff and volunteers; ensure readiness and accountability.
• Supervise emergency responders and ensure equipment and facilities are maintained.
• Coordinate apparatus checks and pre-fire planning inspections.
• Provide public fire education and safety programs; attend council meetings and report.

Skills

Incident Command

Staff supervision

Training

Public education

Fire inspections

Emergency management

Education

AS/Certificate in Fire Science

Alaska Firefighter II

Fire Service Instructor

Tools

Emergency response equipment

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

Job description

North Slope Borough’s Barrow Fire Chief leads Barrow fire, rescue and EMS operations, directing staff, training responders and coordinating inspections and maintenance. The role requires ensuring readiness, safety and effective incident response under Alaska law, with emphasis on Arctic conditions.

The incumbent supervises personnel, develops training programs, conducts public fire education, and liaises with the State Fire Marshal and City leadership.