Fire Lieutenant

Holland America-Princess (Holland America Dawson City Inn); Utqiaġvik (AK); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Slope Borough Fire Department seeks a qualified EMS firefighter to respond to emergencies, perform firefighting and rescue duties, and assist with shift supervision and training. The role supports arctic communities, ensuring equipment readiness and compliance with safety and training standards.

The position requires EMT I, Firefighter I, HazMat Ops, and supervisory experience, with opportunities to advance to higher certifications.

Qualifications

• HS/GED or equivalent with work experience.
• EMT I certification required.
• Firefighter I and HazMat Ops certifications.
• Ability to obtain BLS Instructor within one year.
• Firefighter II certification preferred.
• Potential to obtain Fire Officer I/Instructor I.
• Three years arctic firefighting experience.
• One year supervisory experience.
• Valid AK driver license.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergencies and perform firefighting, rescue, and EMS duties.
• Maintain inventory and readiness of equipment and supplies.
• Assist Training Division to ensure courses follow lesson plans.
• Maintain training skills through applicable opportunities.
• Operate, inspect, and maintain emergency equipment and vehicles.
• Coordinate breathing air systems and oxygen cylinders.
• Oversee EMS operations with Captains and QA patient care reports.
• Perform routine ambulance apparatus checks and documentation.
• HIPAA compliance oversight and annual staff training.

Skills

Policy knowledge

Fire ground ops

EMT competencies

Pre-hospital care

Safety & risk mgmt

Training delivery

Equipment handling

Education

High School / GED

EMT I certification

Firefighter I & HazMat Ops

BLS Instructor (within 1 year)

Firefighter II

Fire Officer I / Fire Instructor I

3 years Arctic firefighting

1 year supervisory exp

Alaska Driver's License

Tools

Emergency response vehicles

PPE & breathing apparatus

Rescue equipment & tools

Breathing air & oxygen systems

Job description

Summary or Purpose

Responds to emergencies and performs duties related to fire suppression, rescue, and emergency care during ground ambulance and air ambulance transport as needed and other tasks appropriate and in accordance with level of training. Assists with supervision of shift operations; assists with overseeing assigned volunteer members and departmental training; travels to North Slope Villages as needed to provide support and training. This position is a regular member of the North Slope Borough Fire Department and is authorized to act under Alaska Statute 18.70.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform

additional, position-specific duties.

• Respond to emergencies and perform firefighting, rescue, and emergency medical duties as assigned.
• Maintain inventory and readiness of equipment and supplies.
• Assist the Training Division to assure training courses are taught according to the lesson plan and as scheduled.
• Maintain training skills and certification through participation in applicable education opportunities and training as required.
• Operate, clean and inspect emergency, fire, rescue, medical and life‑saving tools, equipment and facilities.
• Inspects and maintains specialized firefighter self‑contained breathing apparatus, Air pack units, and other breathing and air filtration equipment.
• Coordinate hydrostatic testing of all breathing air and oxygen cylinders.
• Coordinates refilling of medical oxygen cylinders in Barrow and supports Slope‑wide efforts of medical oxygen systems.
• Operates and inspects emergency, fire, rescue, medical and life saving tools and equipment.
• Works with Captains to oversee EMS operations of the department, making recommendations as necessary.
• Performs Quality Assurance activities with the Captain by reviewing patient care reports for accuracy, completeness and compliance, ensuring patient care standards are met.
• Perform ambulance apparatus checks and maintains both inventory and mechanical check‑off sheets on a monthly basis.
• Serve as the HIPAA compliance officer and ensure that staff receive required annual training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of NSB Fire Department policies and procedures, firefighting and emergency services techniques and procedures, and related safety and legal issues.
• Knowledge of fire ground operations safety.
• Knowledge of pre-hospital emergency medical care practices.
• Knowledge and ability to use emergency response vehicles, specialized fire department and personal protective equipment and gear, rescue equipment and emergency medical equipment and tools.
• Skill in assessing emergency medical patient care needs and providing emergency medical care, including work in aero‑medical environment.
• Skills in analyzing, complete firefighting and emergency services issues and developing solutions for prevention and mitigation of emergencies.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques to present training programs.
• Skills in planning, organizing and scheduling technical training classes.
• Ability to obtain site specific Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) training in accordance with 40 C.F.R. § 265.16 within the probationary period.
• Ability to obtain Hazardous Waste and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) current certification within the probationary period.
• Ability to obtain Small Quantity Handler training in accordance with 40 C.F.R. § 273.16 within the probationary period.
• Ability to obtain site specific Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) training in accordance with 40 C.F.R. 112.7 (f)(1)(2) and (3) within the probationary period.

Education, Experience, Certifications and Licenses Required

• High School graduate or G.E.D/or, a combination of 12 years of education and work related experience.
• Emergency Medical Technician I certification.
• Firefighter I and Hazardous Materials Operations level certifications.
• Ability to obtain American Heart Association Basic Life Support Instructor certification within one year of hire.
• Ability to obtain Firefighter II certification.
• Ability to obtain Fire Officer I/Fire Instructor I certification.
• Three years of paid or volunteer arctic firefighting experience.
• One year of supervisory work experience.
• Valid Alaska Driver's License that meets the North Slope Borough insurance criteria.

THE NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH IS AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG FREE WORKPLACE.

This Job Description reflects North Slope Borough’s best effort to describe the essential functions and qualifications of the job described. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation. This is not intended to be a contract.