Firefighter Trainee — Hands-On Emergency Response

Matanuska-Susitna Borough; Palmer (AK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Matanuska-Susitna Borough seeks a basic firefighter to join a crew under direct supervision across emergency scenes in Alaska. Responsibilities include hose handling, searches, ventilation, and equipment maintenance to ensure readiness.

Applicants must complete the Borough’s basic firefighter course or equivalent, hold an Alaska driver’s license, pass medical and fitness requirements, and finish ICS courses prior to responding to calls.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of Mat-Su Borough Basic Firefighter course or equivalent training.
• ICS 100, 200, 700 and 800 courses required before responding to calls.
• Possession of a valid Alaska driver’s license for the vehicle type operated; at least 19 years old with one year of driving experience and acceptable driving record.
• Pre-employment background check, drug screen, physical exam and respirator fit test; Hepatitis B vaccination series and TB screening are required or declinations provided.

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 assigned PPE, fire apparatus and equipment.
• Maintains fire stations for cleanliness and readiness.
• Under direct supervision, completes tasks to achieve tactical objectives.

Skills

Basic firefighting knowledge

Emergency response

Driving experience

Education

Basic Firefighter training certification

Job description

Matanuska-Susitna Borough seeks a basic firefighter to join a crew under direct supervision across emergency scenes in Alaska. Responsibilities include hose handling, searches, ventilation, and equipment maintenance to ensure readiness.

Applicants must complete the Borough’s basic firefighter course or equivalent, hold an Alaska driver’s license, pass medical and fitness requirements, and finish ICS courses prior to responding to calls.