Basic Firefighter Trainee (West Lakes, On-Call)

Matanuska-Susitna Borough; Wasilla (AK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The County of San Juan in Wasilla, Alaska is seeking an entry-level Firefighter to join an on-call emergency response team. The position involves basic firefighting duties under direct supervision at various emergency scenes.

Residency within the Fire Service Area is preferred, and completion of the Mat-Su Borough Basic Firefighter course or an equivalent training program from another fire service organization is required.

Qualifications

• Entry-level / academy posting.
• On-call emergency response position.
• Residency within the Fire Service Area is preferred.
• Mat-Su Borough Basic Firefighter course or equivalent training from another fire service organization.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency scenes as a basic firefighter under direct supervision.

Skills

Basic firefighting

Emergency response

Education

Basic Firefighter Training

Job description

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

Location: Wasilla, Alaska

Pay (as posted): $18.84 Hourly

Schedule / appointment: On-Call Emergency Responder

• Entry-level / academy posting per the title
• Per the posting, this is an on-call emergency response position
• Job number 2026-00016

Verified open on the agency’s official job posting (GovernmentJobs.com / NEOGOV) on Oct 21, 2026 (ET). Read the full posting before you apply.