Village Firefighter/EMT - Varies

North Slope Borough; Point Lay (AK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a firefighter with the North Slope Borough Fire Department, where you'll respond to emergencies and provide critical rescue and medical services. This role offers the opportunity to travel to various North Slope communities, assisting with training and special projects. You'll maintain essential skills and certifications while ensuring the readiness of firefighting equipment. If you're passionate about emergency services and ready to make a difference in your community, this position is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to grow professionally while serving the public in a vital capacity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. required; must obtain Firefighter/EMT certifications within 6 months.
• 12 years of education and related work experience can substitute for formal education.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergencies and perform firefighting, rescue, and medical duties.
• Travel to other NSB communities for support and training.
• Maintain readiness of equipment and participate in training opportunities.

Skills

Firefighting techniques

Emergency medical services

Training program presentation

Equipment operation and maintenance

Planning and organizing training

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

12 years of education and related work experience

Tools

Emergency response vehicles

Personal protective equipment

Rescue equipment

Emergency medical equipment

Job description

Responds to emergencies and performs duties related to fire suppression, rescue, and emergency care during ground ambulance transport; other tasks as appropriate and in accordance with level of training. Assist with departmental training; travel to North Slope communities 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. The following duties are 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.

Responsibilities:

1. Respond to emergencies and perform firefighting, rescue, and emergency medical duties as assigned.
2. Travel to and work in other NSB communities to provide support and training.
3. Assist Department Instructors, as needed, to assure training course is taught according to lesson plan and as scheduled.
4. Assist with coordinating special projects as needed and assist as assigned. Assist with the NSB Fire Department Explorer Program as needed.
5. Maintain training skills and certification through participation in applicable education opportunities and training as required.
6. Maintain inventory, readiness of equipment and supplies.
7. Operate, clean, and inspect emergency, fire, rescue, medical, and life-saving tools, equipment, and facilities. Maintain certifications and personal records of certification.
8. Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills:

1. Knowledge of NSB Fire Department policies and procedures, firefighting and emergency services techniques and procedures, and related safety and legal issues.
2. Knowledge of fire ground operations safety.
3. Knowledge of pre-hospital practices.
4. Knowledge of methods and techniques to present training programs.
5. 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.
6. Skill in planning, organizing, and scheduling technical training classes.
7. Skills in establishing rapport with small and large groups to facilitate effective training opportunities.
8. Skill in effectively presenting information in a classroom environment.

Minimum Requirements:

1. High school graduate or G.E.D., or a combination of 12 years of education and related work experience.
2. Ability to obtain Firefighter/EMT Trainee required certifications within six months of hire.
3. Valid Alaska Driver’s License that meets North Slope Borough insurance criteria.