Basic Firefighter Trainee (West Lakes)

Holland America-Princess (Holland America Dawson City Inn); Wasilla (AK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Holland America Dawson City Inn is seeking a firefighter trainee to join a crew under supervision and respond to emergencies. The role requires basic firefighter training, vision and hearing standards, and completion of ICS courses before responding to calls.

Applicants must possess a valid Alaska driver's license, pass background checks, medical exams, and TB/Hepatitis vaccinations as per health guidelines. Residency in the Mat-Su Borough preferred.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of Mat-Su Borough Basic Firefighter course or equivalent training program.
• Vision and hearing requirements to operate equipment and vehicles safely.
• ICS classes required before responding to calls.
• Bloodborne Pathogens & Hazardous Materials courses required.
• Must hold a valid Alaska driver’s license and have driving experience.
• Must pass pre-employment checks and health screenings.

Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision performs tasks to accomplish tactical objectives.
• Pulls and advances attack hose lines.
• Conducts searches for victims in burning buildings.
• Performs ventilation, forcible entry, and property conservation on scenes.
• Inspects and cares for PPE and fire apparatus.
• Maintains fire station readiness and cleanliness.
• Assist in EOC as directed by Event Commander.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Vision requirements

Hearing requirements

Task-level supervision

Physical ability

Education

Basic Firefighter course

ICS 100/200/700/800

Bloodborne Pathogens & Hazardous Materials

Driver’s license (Alaska)

Background check/medical tests

Job description

Job Summary

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.

Pay Grade

A1

Minimum Requirements

• 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.

Duties/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 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.