City of Cordova

Firefighter/Medic

• DEPARTMENT: FIRE
• SUPERVISOR: FIRE MARSHAL
• CLASSIFICATION: FULL TIME HOURLY, OVERTIME ELIGIBLE, IBEW BARGAINING UNIT
• HOURS: HOURS: OFFICE HOURS, 0800-1600; WITH SCHEDULED DAY OR NIGHT EMS ON-CALL TO INCLUDE EVENINGS/WEEKEND RESPONSE, AND UNSCHEDULED EMERGENCY CALL OUTS
• COMPENSATION:
  • Fire Fighter/Medic I: $25.61-$37.92
  • Fire Fighter/Medic II: $28.10-$41.62

SUMMARY
The Firefighter/Medic provides emergency response and staff support to the Volunteer Fire Department under the directon of the Fire Marshal.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

• Responds to calls for service in accordance with Cordova Volunteer Fire Department (CVFD) standard operatng guidelines.
• Maintains the Fire Station, and all department equipment, apparatus, and supplies.
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• Provides & attends training for CFVD. Educates the public in fire safety and CPR, and first aid.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Responds to calls for service to include fire, medical, search and rescue, and hazmat.
2. Ability to work with minimal supervision.
3. Performs basic maintenance on all emergency response equipment, to include cleaning, tire pressure and fluid checks, and other various tasks.
4. Completes daily, monthly, semi-annual, and annual truck checkoff’s/inspections in accordance with department policy and maintains records accordingly.
5. Coordinates with the Fire Marshal to fix any mechanical issues with department apparatus or equipment and to order any low inventory supplies.
6. Restocks all apparatus as necessary.
7. Performs custodial duties and basic maintenance of all fire department facilities.
8. Delivers, adends, and supports training programs to include formal fire and emergency medical training.
9. Supports planning, coordina]on, and implementa]on of public education safety programs.
10. Assists the Volunteer EMS Captain with inventory control of supplies and coordinates with the Fire Marshal to order as needed.
11. Supports record management, run reports, and fire preplans.
12. Assist outside vendors with annual maintenance, certification testing, and other liaison activities as required. 13. Assists the Emergency Management Team with the implementation of the City’s Emergency Management Plan.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Fire Fighter/Medic I

1. High School Diploma or the equivalent.
2. Valid United States driver’s license and ability to obtain an Alaskan Driver’s License within 90 days of hire.
3. Ability to acquire State of Alaska Airport Operations Area (AOA) access badge.

Fire Fighter/Medic II

1. Meet all requirements for Fire Fighter/ Medic I
2. 3 Year/s Emergency Services experience to include fire suppression techniques, EMS, and SAR.
3. State of Alaska Firefighter I Certification
4. EMT 2

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Fire Fighter/Medic I

1. State of Alaska EMT I, EMT 2, or Paramedic certification or nationally registered certifications.
2. State of Alaska Firefighter I certification.
3. One (1) year Emergency Services experience to include fire suppression techniques, EMS and SAR.
4. Member of Cordova Volunteer Fire Department.

Fire Fighter/Medic II

1. EMT 3 or above
2. State of Alaska Firefighter II Certification
3. 5 Years Emergency Services experience to include fire suppression techniques, EMS, and SAR.

For more information, go to the City of Cordova website at https://www.cityofcordova.net/careers/.

Denali Universal Services

FIREFIGHTER

DUS is currently hiring a Firefighter to join the team at Valdez Marine Terminal. Firefighters will provide asset protection to client facilities, property and the right-of-way and provide primary Fire and Rescue emergency response. Positions are rotational, working a 2 week on / 2 week off schedule. *Hourly COLA uplift provided in lieu of transportation, lodging, and meals* Benefits include medical/Rx, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k Retirement Plan plus a company match after 1 year! Benefits begin on the date of hire.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license and show proficiency in the ability to operate, to the client’s satisfaction, all fire vehicles and specialized apparatus where required
• State of Alaska Firefighter I Certification
• State of Alaska Portable Fire Extinguisher Technician 1 (a.k.a. Alaska Portable Fire Extinguisher Permit Class II)
• Emergency Trauma Technician Certification or ability to obtain with 120 days of hire
• Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC) or ability to obtain

Denali Universal Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer

To view full job description and apply, please visit: Firefighter: Valdez Marine Terminal

Haines Borough

Fire Chief

The Haines Borough is accepting applications for the position of Fire Chief. This  position will report directly to the borough manager. This is a full-time, overtime exempt, salaried employee. 

Wage: $85,000 - 100,000 (DOE)
 
Application Deadline: Opened until Filled

Application Procedure: Interested persons should submit, via mail, fax, or email, a Haines Borough Application Form and a resume of no more than two pages to:
   
Office of the Borough Clerk
P.O. Box 1209, Haines, AK  99827
Borough Administration Building, 103 E. Third Ave.
907-766-6400
Fax: 907-766-2716
clerk@haines.ak.us

City of Homer

FIRE CHIEF

The Homer Volunteer Fire Department is looking for progressive leadership committed to supporting an engaged career staff and strong volunteer crew. The Fire Chief leads a combination fire department with 7 career positions and a volunteer force providing ALS ambulance service and fire service. It is an all hazards organization providing ALS emergency medical services, structural firefighting, wildland firefighting, marine firefighting, ARFF, rope rescue, confined space rescue, ice rescue, and a limited hazmat response. The scope of services requires a robust training program to train recruits, provide advanced courses, refresher training, and continuing education.

Salary range is $100,068 - $121,908/ DOE, with benefits.

A detailed job description and application is available at http://cityofhomerak.applicantpro.com/jobs/

Position is open until-filled.

The City of Homer is an EEO/AAE

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