Firefighter Trainee - Start Hands-On Emergency Response

Matanuska-Susitna Borough; Sutton (AK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Matanuska-Susitna Borough seeks a basic firefighter who operates under supervision to support firefighting and emergency response operations. The role includes preparing equipment, performing entry tasks, and supporting incident management at scenes.

Required training includes a basic firefighter course or equivalent, plus vision and hearing standards and Alaska driver’s license. A pre-employment background, drug screen, medical exam, and respirator fit testing are required.

Qualifications

• Must complete Mat-Su Borough Basic Firefighter course or equivalent training program.
• Valid driver’s license issued by the State of Alaska.
• Must pass pre-employment background check, drug screen, physical exam, and respirator fit test.

Responsibilities

• Pulls and advances attack hose lines.
• Conducts searches for victims in burning buildings.
• Performs ventilation, forcible entry, property conservation, and other assigned tasks at fire and emergency scenes.
• Inspects and cares for assigned PPE, fire apparatus and equipment.
• Maintains fire stations for cleanliness and readiness.
• Under EOC, performs functions assigned by Event Commander to manage incidents.

Skills

Firefighter basics

Driver's license

Education

Basic Firefighter course

Job description

Matanuska-Susitna Borough seeks a basic firefighter who operates under supervision to support firefighting and emergency response operations. The role includes preparing equipment, performing entry tasks, and supporting incident management at scenes.

Required training includes a basic firefighter course or equivalent, plus vision and hearing standards and Alaska driver’s license. A pre-employment background, drug screen, medical exam, and respirator fit testing are required.