City of Valdez

FIRE ENGINEER  
 

The City of Valdez Fire Department is seeking a motivated, driven, and team-oriented person to serve in the role of Fire Engineer. This is a full-time, benefited position that works a Kelly Shift schedule. Under close supervision of the Fire Company Officer, the Fire Engineer performs firefighting, rescue, and emergency medical duties as required to control emergency incidents.

The City of Valdez offers an attractive benefits package that includes affordable health insurance with low deductibles (medical, vision, dental, Rx, & hearing), matching retirement plans, PTO, holiday pay, overtime shifts, continuing education benefits, and much more.

This position is open until filled, review of candidates is ongoing. Please note, the VFD works a Kelly Shift of 24 hours with a sleep time waiver. Please contact HR at 907-834- 3419 with questions regarding this waiver requirement.

Interested individuals must have the following minimum qualifications:

High School Diploma/GED, IFSAC/Pro Board Hazmat Operations Certified, IFSAC/Pro Board Firefighter 1 Certified, State of Alaska Emergency Medical Technician 1 Certified (and the ability to obtain State of Alaska EMT 3/EMT-A certification at the departments earliest convenience), Two (2) years municipal firefighting experience. Must have experience in operating fire apparatus and equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

IFSAC/Pro Board Firefighter 2 Certified

State of Alaska EMT 3/EMT-A Certified

IFSAC Fire Apparatus Driver Operator – Pump Operator

Work is performed in internal and external environments with exposure to inclement weather and varying temperatures. May be exposed to hazardous materials, dangerous machinery and potential physical harm when responding to fire and rescue emergencies. Must maintain a level of physical fitness to meet Department standards.

Rate is pay is $33.20 - $45.52 DOE/DOQ.

Apply online at www.valdezak.gov/jobs.

Central Emergency Services 

Kenai Peninsula Borough 

Firefighter I / EMT/AEMT/EMTIII ($66,218-$91,022)

Firefighter I/Paramedic ($72,841-$99,691)

Closes July 11, 2025

 ADDITIONAL APPLICATION STEPS

All applicants, must go through registration and pass the written examination with National Testing Network in addition to submitting an application for employment with the Kenai Peninsula Borough Human Resource Department.  Please visit their website at www.nationaltestingnetwork.com to register and complete the  Firefighter Written Exam. Your written examination will be good for one year after test completion and will not need to be retaken if there are future openings within that same test year timeframe. Up to nine candidates may be hired for this recruiting cycle.

Website:  Kenai Peninsula Borough Job Application:

Job Opportunities | Join our Team

http://www.kpb.us

Salary

Firefighter 1/EMT-Starting $66,218.88 (+3% July 2025), Pay Range up to $91,022 with EMS Certifications.

Firefighter/Paramedic-Starting $72,841(+3% July 2025), Pay Range up to $99,691.

Location Soldotna, AK

Job Type

Full-time

Department

CENTRAL EMERGENCY SERVICE AREA

Division

CENTRAL EMERGENCY SA

Opening Date

05/14/2025

Closing Date

7/11/2025 5:00 PM Alaska

Central Emergency Services (CES) is one of Alaska’s largest and most dynamic combination fire and EMS departments. We proudly serve more than 1,000 square miles on the scenic Kenai Peninsula, covering the City of Soldotna and the communities of Sterling, Ridgeway, Kasilof, Funny River, and Kalifornsky Beach (K-Beach).

Located south of Anchorage, CES protects a year-round population of 25,451, which doubles during the summer with the arrival of tourists, anglers, and seasonal workers. Our region is known for its stunning natural beauty, tight-knit communities, and world-class outdoor recreation—from glacial lakes and snowmobile trails to fishing rivers and the expansive Kenai National Wildlife Refuge.

CES operates five fire stations with a dedicated team of 49 full-time employees and 30 volunteers. We provide a full spectrum of emergency services, including:

• Structural and wildland firefighting 
• Emergency medical services (EMS)
• Technical rescue
• Dive and water rescue
• Specialized off-road rescue using boats, ATVs, UTVs, and snowmobiles   

The Firefighter I / EMT I - Paramedic performs emergency procedures in order to preserve and maintain life and property.  Firefighters are also responsible for maintaining facilities, apparatus and equipment.

Additional EMS pay incentives.  The following shall not be combined:
+3% EMT III
+5% EMT III expanded scope or AEMT
+10% Paramedic I
+15% Paramedic II

 Residency: Required to reside within at least a 20-minute response time by roadway to the nearest department fire station.

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