Arctic Fire Lieutenant: EMS & Incident Command Lead

North Slope Borough; Alaska; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

North Slope Borough Fire Department seeks a skilled firefighter/EMS professional to respond to emergencies, supervise volunteers, and potentially serve as incident commander in the Village Fire Chief's absence. The role includes overseeing EMS operations, ensuring training, and maintaining equipment according to department SOPs.

Qualifications include Alaska driver license, BLS/EMT certifications, Rural Firefighter Operations credentials, and a minimum of three years arctic firefighting

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent education/experience.
• Valid Alaska Driver's License meeting insurance criteria.
• AHA Basic Life Support Provider certification or Alaska EMS equivalent.
• Alaska Rural Firefighter Operations certification or equivalent; ICS 100/200/700/800 training.
• Ability to obtain American Heart Association BLS Instructor certification within six months.
• Three years paid or volunteer arctic firefighter experience.
• One year of supervisory work experience.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergencies and perform firefighting, rescue, and EMS duties as assigned.
• Operate, clean and inspect emergency, fire, rescue, medical and life saving tools, equipment and facilities.
• Maintain training skills and certification through participation in education opportunities.
• Inspect and maintain specialized firefighter self‑contained breathing apparatus and air systems.
• Coordinate refilling of breathing air and medical oxygen cylinders.
• Oversee EMS operations and advise department leadership as needed.
• Perform quality assurance by reviewing patient care and incident reports for accuracy and compliance.
• Assist training efforts to ensure courses are taught per plan and schedule.
• Ensure apparatus checks and inventory/maintenance records are kept.
• Serve as HIPAA compliance officer and complete required trainings.

Skills

Emergency response

Firefighting

Emergency Medical Care

Incident command

Supervisory experience

Policy compliance

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Alaska Driver's License

AHA BLS Provider certification

AHA BLS Instructor certification (within 6 months)

Alaska Rural Firefighter Operations certification

ICS 100/200/700/800

Arctic firefighter experience (3 years)

Supervisory experience (1 year)

Emergency Trauma Technician certification

Job description

North Slope Borough Fire Department seeks a skilled firefighter/EMS professional to respond to emergencies, supervise volunteers, and potentially serve as incident commander in the Village Fire Chief's absence. The role includes overseeing EMS operations, ensuring training, and maintaining equipment according to department SOPs.

Qualifications include Alaska driver license, BLS/EMT certifications, Rural Firefighter Operations credentials, and a minimum of three years arctic firefighting