Basic Firefighter Trainee (Willow-Caswell)

Holland America-Princess (Holland America Dawson City Inn); Willow (AK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Holland America-Princess (Holland America Dawson City Inn) seeks a basic firefighter to join a crew under direct supervision at diverse emergency scenes in Willow, Alaska. Duties include pulling hose lines, searching burning structures, ventilation, forcible entry, and maintaining gear and stations.

Minimum requirements include completion of the Mat-Su Borough Basic Firefighter course or equivalent, ICS classes (IC-100/200/700/800), and a valid Alaska driver’s license with at least one year

Qualifications

• Successful completion of Mat-Su Borough Basic Firefighter course or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• 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 personal protective equipment, fire apparatus and equipment.
• Maintains fire stations for cleanliness and readiness.
• Operate under supervision at incident scenes.

Skills

Firefighter basics

Driver's license

Driving experience

ICS training

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.

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: IC 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.