Firefighter/EMT

Kodiak; Kodiak (AK); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Kodiak Fire Department is hiring regular, full-time Firefighter/EMT positions to protect lives and property in our community.

You will respond to emergency medical, fire, rescue, and hazardous material calls, drive and maintain fire and EMS apparatus, render medical aid, and participate in fire prevention and education activities.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must live within 12 road miles of fire station and maintain telephone service.
• Certification levels I–III applicable with Firefighter I/II/III and EMT I/II/III as stated.
• Must pass fitness test, medical exam, and pulmonary function test.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency medical, fire, rescue, and hazardous material alarms and public service calls.
• Drive, operate, and maintain firefighting, emergency medical, and related vehicles, apparatus, and equipment.
• Perform the full range of fire suppression duties; render medical aid and lifesaving assistance; participate in prevention and education programs.

Education

Firefighter I Certification

State of Alaska EMT I Certification

Firefighter II Certification

State of Alaska EMT II Certification

State of Alaska EMT III Certification

Job description

The City of Kodiak is recruiting for regular, full-time **Firefighter/EMT** positions in the Kodiak Fire Department that is dedicated to protecting lives and serving the community.

Under general supervision, performs various duties to protect life, property, and environment including, but not limited to: responding to emergency medical, fire, rescue, and hazardous material alarms and public service calls; drives, operates, and maintains firefighting, emergency medical, and associated vehicles, apparatus, and equipment; performs the full range of fire suppression duties; renders medical aid and lifesaving assistance; participates in fire prevention and education programs; conducts and participates in firefighting, fire prevention, public education, and related training activities.

The Fire Department provides all fire protection and fire prevention services within the City. The Department also provides emergency medical and ambulance service area-wide in an efficient and cost effective manner. The Firefighter/EMT performs as an individual and team member in the delivery of fire protection services through fire suppression, fire prevention, emergency medical services, and related activities. The Firefighter/EMT must perform these duties in a manner that reflects positively on the City and the Department.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years of age. Must live within 12 road miles of fire station and maintain telephone service.

Training and experience will vary in accordance with the designated Fire/Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) levels as follows:

• Firefighter/EMT I**: High school diploma or General Education Development (GED); Firefighter I Certification; and State of Alaska EMT I Certification.
• Firefighter/EMT II**: High school diploma or General Education Development (GED); up to one year of specialized or technical training beyond high school; Firefighter I Certification; and State of Alaska EMT II Certification.
• Firefighter/EMT III**: High school diploma or General Education Development (GED); up to one year of specialized or technical training beyond high school; one year of fire experience; Firefighter I Certification; and State of Alaska EMT III Certification.

Must be able to pass the Fire Department fitness test, medical exam, and pulmonary function test.

*****Hourly rate of pay is dependent on certifications.*****

• Firefighter/EMT I**: $23.91
• Firefighter/EMT II**: $25.00
• Firefighter/EMT III**: $26.09

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