Basic Firefighter Trainee (Talkeetna)

Matanuska-Susitna Borough; Talkeetna (AK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Matanuska-Susitna Borough is seeking a basic firefighter to operate under direct supervision across emergency scenes within the Talkeetna Fire Service Area. The role requires successful completion of the Borough’s firefighter course or equivalent and compliance with vision and hearing requirements.

You will be responsible for hose line operations, victim searches in burning structures, ventilation and entry tasks, PPE care, and station maintenance.

Qualifications

• Completion of Mat-Su Borough Basic Firefighter course or equivalent training program.
• ICS 100, 200, 700 and 800 classes required before being cleared to respond to calls.
• Bloodborne Pathogens & Hazardous Materials courses required.
• Valid Alaska driver’s license with vehicle/equipment experience.
• Must pass pre-employment background, drug screen, physical exam and respirator fit test; Hepatitis B vaccination series and TB screening.

Responsibilities

• Pulls and advances attack hose lines.
• Conducts searches for victims in burning buildings.
• Performs ventilation, forcible entry, property conservation and other assigned tasks at fire/emergency scenes.
• Inspects and maintains PPE, fire apparatus, and related equipment.
• Maintains cleanliness and readiness of fire stations.
• Under EOC staffing, performs functions assigned by Event Commander to manage incidents.

Skills

Hose handling

Search and rescue

Ventilation

PPE inspection

Fireground operations

Education

Basic Firefighter training

Job description

The employee occupying the position of this class is responsible for completing assigned tasks as a basic firefighter assigned to a crew under direct supervision at various emergency scenes. This is a non bargaining unit.

Must reside within the Talkeetna Fire Service Area.

A1

Successful completion of Mat-Su Borough Basic Firefighter course or equivalent training program from another fire service organization.

Vision Requirements: Ability to see and touch in order to effectively and safely operate equipment, drive Borough vehicles, and perform other essential job functions.

Hearing Requirements: thresholds no greater than 25 dB without hearing aids.

Incident Command System classes required before being cleared to respond to calls: ICS 100, 200, 700 and 800.

Blood Borne Pathogens & Hazardous Materials courses required before you can respond to a call.

Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Alaska for the type of vehicle or equipment operated. Must be at least 19 years of age with one (1) year of driving experience and an acceptable driving record.

Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background check, drug screen, physical exam, and respirator fit test in addition to an annual respirator fit test. Must complete the Hepatitis B vaccination series and complete Tuberculosis (TB) screening, or provide signed declinations, in accordance with applicable health and safety guidelines.

Under direct supervision functions at the task level to accomplish tactical objectives.

Pulls and advances attack hose lines.

Conducts searches for victims in burning buildings.

Performs ventilation, forcible entry, property conservation, and other assigned tasks on fire and emergency scenes.

Inspects and cares for assigned personal protective equipment, fire apparatus and associated equipment.

Maintains fire stations for cleanliness and readiness.

When staffing the EOC performs the functions assigned by the Event Commander to efficiently and effectively respond and manage an incident.

Performs related work as required.