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FIRE MARSHAL for the City of Ketchikan, Fire Department.  Plans, organizes, coordinates, and implements fire prevention and fire investigation programs for the City including fire code interpretation, enforcement, and abatement activities.  Plans, schedules and conducts fire inspection of local businesses and commercial enterprises.  Reviews construction projects for compliance with applicable fire codes, related ordinances, and policies.  Five (5) years’ experience as a full time firefighter with a minimum of two (2) years’ performing fire prevention.  Possession of or ability to obtain Fire Code Inspector I and II, Fire Officer I, Fire Instructor I, EMT I and Plans Examiner I and II certificates. 

The City of Ketchikan is approximately 650 miles north of Seattle, WA and offers an extraordinary quality of life.  The beautiful ocean-island community of Ketchikan has weekly marine ferry service, multiple daily (737) jets.  There is world class salt-water fishing, hunting, boating, and other outdoor recreational opportunities.   

$34.06-$39.55/Hr. DOQ plus benefits.  Required application and complete job description available at http://www.ktn-ak.us/jobs Position is open until filled; EOE/AA.

For details download Firefighter Hire Packet 7-2020.pdf

July 28, 2020

Dear Candidate,

On behalf of the entire crew, I would like to thank you for applying to join our team! We are the

busiest volunteer department in the Interior of Alaska and are looking for energetic and enthusiastic men and women to fill our ranks. If you are a person of integrity who possesses a strong work ethic, we would love to talk with you. We believe that our department is on a path to excellence and already has a team of volunteers and paid staff that places us second to none.

If you are looking for a progressive fire department, then you have found your new home at North Star Volunteer Fire Department. Please look over the enclosed materials as well as the

information on our website to learn more about us. If you have any questions, please feel free to call or stop by.

Thank you,

Doug Fournier

Deputy Fire Chief

North Star Volunteer Fire Department

2358 Bradway Road

North Pole, AK 99705

907-488-3400

Central Emergency Services is seeking enthusiastic, dedicated professionals to join our team. We are a progressive combination department serving multiple communities on the central Kenai Penin-sula out of five stations that cover approximately 1,000 square miles of service area.

We are looking for Firefighter / EMT III’s and Firefighter / Paramedics who embrace our core values of Teamwork, Dedication, Integrity and Pride to serve our communities. Join this rewarding career field while living in one of the greatest recreational areas of Alaska with easy access to state and

national parks, wilderness areas, oceans, lakes and streams.

See below for some of the pay specifics/incentives. The Kenai Peninsula Borough also offers a com-prehensive benefits package including health/dental insurance – click on the link below to apply now and jumpstart your emergency services career with CES.

Firefighter I/EMT III: Base pay $20.12/hr $58,589.44/annual*

 w/ ACLS and Expanded Scope $21.40/hr

Firefighter I/Paramedic: Base pay $22.34/hr $62,695.36/annual*

 Paramedic II (when achieved in 2nd year of employment) $24.08/hr

Pay increases at 12 months, 24 months and each two years of continued employment through 26 years (per current contract).

*Additional pay incentives (may be earned based on department need and contract):

• Fire Investigator - 2.6% of base starting pay
• Dive Rescue – 2.6% of base starting pay
• Technical Rescue Team Members - $500 yearly stipend

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/kenaiak/jobs/2801029-0/firefighter-i-emt-iii-or-paramedic

Current Application Process Closes August 7th, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.

Salary range is $91,790.40 - $109,137.60 DOE/Q Excellent benefit package. The Fire Chief is fully vested to manage a full-service Fire Department with fire, EMS, Dive, SAR and emergency management responsibility. City operates a combination department with 8.5 career staff and approximately 100 volunteers. Ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree in business, fire science or a related field; Chief Fire Officer or Executive Fire Officer Certification. Must possess, or ability to obtain, a valid Alaska driver’s license.

Details, Application and job description located here. Open Until Filled. EOE