Basic Firefighter Trainee (West Lakes)

Matanuska-Susitna Borough; Wasilla (AK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Matanuska-Susitna Borough is seeking a basic firefighter to join a crew under direct supervision, performing essential tasks at fire and emergency scenes across the Borough. Residency within the Fire Service Area is preferred.

Requirements include completion of the Mat-Su Borough Basic Firefighter course or equivalent, vision and hearing standards, ICS coursework, and health screenings; a valid Alaska license and 19+ years of age with driving experience are also required.

Qualifications

• Residency within the Fire Service Area is preferred.
• Successful completion of Mat-Su Borough Basic Firefighter course or equivalent training program.
• Vision requirements: ability to see and operate equipment safely.
• Hearing requirements: thresholds no greater than 25 dB without hearing aids.
• ICS 100, 200, 700 and 800 classes required before being cleared to respond to calls.
• Bloodborne Pathogens & Hazardous Materials courses required before you can respond to a call.
• Possession of a valid Alaska state driver’s license; must be 19+ years old with one year of driving experience and acceptable driving record.
• Pass a pre-employment background check, drug screen, physical exam, respirator fit test; Hepatitis B vaccination series and TB screening or signed declinations.

Responsibilities

• 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 tasks on fire and emergency scenes.
• Inspects and cares for assigned PPE, fire apparatus, and related equipment.
• Maintains fire stations for cleanliness and readiness.
• When staffing the EOC, follows directions of the Event Commander to respond and manage incidents.
• Performs related work as required.

Skills

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Basic Firefighter course

First Aid/CPR certification

Tools

Fire apparatus equipment

PPE maintenance

Fire hose handling

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.

Residency within the Fire Service Area is preferred.

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 anincident.
• Performs related work as required.