Basic Firefighter Trainee (Willow-Caswell)

Matanuska-Susitna Borough; Alaska; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Matanuska-Susitna Borough is seeking a basic firefighter who works under direct supervision on a crew at emergency scenes. The role requires completion of the borough’s firefighter course or equivalent, plus ICS certifications and health screenings.

The position emphasizes readiness to respond under supervision, with duties including hose line operations, victim searches, ventilation, and equipment maintenance. A valid Alaska license and clean record are required.

Qualifications

• Must have completed Mat-Su Borough Basic Firefighter course or equivalent training program.
• Vision and hearing thresholds meet required standards.
• IC-100, IC-200, IC-700 and IC-800 must be completed before responding to calls.
• Bloodborne Pathogens & Hazardous Materials courses completed before responding.
• Valid Alaska driver’s license; 19+ with driving experience and acceptable record.
• Must pass pre-employment background check, drug screen, physical exam, and respirator fit test; hepatitis B vaccination series and TB screening or signed declinations.

Responsibilities

• Pulls and advances attack hose lines.
• Conducts searches for victims in burning buildings.
• Performs ventilation, forcible entry, property conservation, and other tasks on fire/emergency scenes.
• Inspects and maintains PPE, fire apparatus and equipment.
• Maintains fire stations for cleanliness and readiness.
• When staffing EOC, performs functions as directed by the Event Commander.

Skills

Vision requirements

Hearing requirements

ICS training

Education

Basic Firefighter course (Mat-Su Borough) 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.

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.