Girdwood Fire & Rescue
Advanced Life Support Provider
Job Description
Girdwood Fire & Rescue is seeking skilled and motivated Advanced Life Support Providers (Paramedics or AEMT-level) to join our dedicated team serving the Girdwood Valley and surrounding areas. Our providers deliver high-quality prehospital care in one of Alaska’s most dynamic response environments, where trauma, environmental emergencies, and long transport times demand strong clinical judgment, teamwork, and adaptability.
About the Role
As an ALS provider with Girdwood Fire & Rescue, you’ll operate in both urban interface and remote wilderness settings, providing critical care in challenging terrain and variable weather conditions. You’ll work closely with fellow firefighters, EMTs, and partner agencies to stabilize and transport patients—often across extended distances requiring advanced decision-making and endurance.
Responsibilities
- Deliver advanced prehospital medical care, including trauma management and advanced airway interventions.
- Participate in fire and rescue operations as needed, including technical and wilderness rescue and vehicle extrication.
- Maintain readiness of ambulances and equipment; ensure all supplies are stocked and functional.
- Collaborate with medical director, hospital staff, dispatch, and adjacent EMS agencies to ensure seamless continuum of care.
- Participate in ongoing training, quality improvement and skill development to maintain clinical excellence and operational safety.
Qualifications
- Current State of Alaska Paramedic or AEMT certification (or ability to obtain prior to hire).
- Current ACLS, PALS, and BLS certifications (PHTLS or ITLS preferred).
- Valid Alaska driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Strong clinical skills, adaptability, and the ability to perform under pressure in remote settings.
- Experience in wilderness or rural EMS environments strongly preferred
Why Girdwood Fire & Rescue
- Operate in a unique, high-acuity service area where mountain rescue, trauma response, and extended transports are part of daily operations.
- Work alongside a passionate, close-knit team committed to professional growth, community service, and operational excellence.
- Comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for training.
Apply https://girdwoodfire.bamboohr.com/careers/31.