Basic Firefighter Trainee (Talkeetna)

GovernmentJobs.com — State of Hawaii; Talkeetna (AK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Talkeetna Fire Service Area is seeking a basic firefighter to join a crew, performing assigned tasks under direct supervision at emergency scenes. This position is non-bargaining unit and emphasizes readiness and teamwork.

Successful completion of the Mat-Su Borough Basic Firefighter course or an equivalent training program is required, and candidates must reside within the Talkeetna Fire Service Area. Vision and hearing requirements apply to safely operate equipment and Borough vehicles.

Qualifications

• Must reside within the Talkeetna Fire Service Area.
• Successful completion of Mat-Su Borough Basic Firefighter course or equivalent training program.
• Vision requirements: see and operate equipment safely.
• Hearing requirements: thresholds no greater than 25 dB without hearing aids.

Responsibilities

• The employee performs basic firefighter tasks as part of a crew under direct supervision at various emergency scenes.

Skills

Vision requirements

Hearing requirements

Education

Mat-Su Borough Basic Firefighter course or equivalent

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.

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.