Under the general direction and supervision of the Central Emergency Service (CES) Fire Chief or his designee, the Firefighter I performs emergency procedures in order to preserve and maintain life and property.  Firefighters are also responsible for maintaining facilities, apparatus and equipment.
 
Residency: The Firefighter I must reside within at least a 15 minute response time by roadway to the nearest department fire station.

Effective 7/1/20:
Firefighter I/EMT III: Base pay $20.12/hr $58,589.44/annual*
Firefighter I/Paramedic: Base pay $23.15/hr $67412.80/annual*

*Additional pay incentives for professional pay, based on department need and union contract, may be earned

Posting has been extended effective 9/17/20.  Posting will result in hiring two positions.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Minimum Qualifications:
EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or GED

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• One (1) year of paid or volunteer structural firefighting experience

CERTIFICATIONS and LICENSING:

• IFSAC or State of Alaska Firefighter I
• Required level of EMS certification as noted on posting. This minimum level must be maintained as a condition of employment.
• A valid, unrestricted Alaska driver's license

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience as a volunteer firefighter with Central Emergency Services
• College degree in Fire or EMS-related science

EMT III and EMT III / ACLS / Expanded Scope - Certifications and Licensing:

• IFSAC or State of Alaska Firefighter I
• State of Alaska – EMT III or National Equivalent (AEMT)
• ADD- American Heart Association-Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Expanded Scope Criteria
• A valid, unrestricted Alaska driver's license

PARAMEDIC - Certifications and Licensing:

• State of Alaska – Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic (MICP) or
• National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians – Paramedic (NRP) and obtain State of Alaska - MICP within 12-month probationary period.

*Shall successfully complete CES Paramedic 2 training and testing within 24 months.

For full job description and to apply visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/kenaiak/jobs/2801029-0/firefighter-i-emt-iii-or-paramedic-central-emergency-services