Temporary Assistant Fire Chief

ASRC Federal•King Salmon, AK

10d•Onsite

About The Position

ASRC Federal Communications is seeking a Temporary Assistant Fire Chief to support its Air Force customer under the Installation Support Services (ISS2) contract at King Salmon Air Station in King Salmon, Alaska. This is a full-time temporary position that will not exceed 90 days. The Assistant Fire Chief serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Fire Brigade and assumes overall responsibility for ASRCC operations at King Salmon Air Station in the Fire Chief’s absence. The role involves technical, administrative, and supervisory work in planning, organizing, directing, and implementing all aspects of the fire department. This includes maintaining department policies and budgets, ensuring records are complete and accurate, and monitoring services to help prevent loss of life and property from fires or emergency medical conditions. The role also heads the installation’s Incident Command Staff and works with the U.S. Department of Defense, contractors, and other private or government entities as required. The position calls for sound judgment, professional conduct, customer and community commitment, and proven leadership. The Assistant Fire Chief must lead calmly and efficiently during crises, maintain accurate records, prepare timely reports for company and federal organizations and agencies, and demonstrate the strength, stamina, and endurance needed for firefighting and departmental duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
15 years of experience in fire and emergency response, including 4 years of fire operations and management experience at an executive fire officer level.
Training and certification from an accredited certification academy recognized by AFCESA, Pro Board, and/or IFSAC; certification in accordance with DoDI 6055.06, DoD Fire and Emergency Services Program.
NFPA 472 (1072) Hazardous Materials Operations certification.
Hazardous Materials Incident Commander certification.
NFPA 1001 Firefighter II certification.
NFPA 1003 Airport Firefighter certification.
NFPA 1021 Fire Officer IV certification.
NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector II certification.
NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor II certification.
NIMS courses 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800.
Current First Aid, CPR, and AED certification.
Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
Valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Ability to pass a pre-employment physical and drug test.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word.
Extensive knowledge of fire protection and/or emergency medical services, including modern fire control, prevention, investigation, delivery, and management.
Knowledge of company and customer policies, rules, and regulations, and applicable technical orders, procedures, international codes, and contractual compliance requirements.
Strong leadership, management, team-building, strategic planning, personnel management, problem analysis, decision-making, adaptability, stress tolerance, and time-management skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to explain and present complex information to varied audiences.
Ability to act quickly, calmly, and effectively during emergency and other stressful circumstances.
Physical ability to participate in firefighting and emergency activities as needed; strength, stamina, and endurance to perform firefighting and departmental duties.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science or a related emergency response field.
NFPA 472 (1072) Hazardous Materials Technician certification.
NFPA 1002 Driver Operator Pumper Airport and Mobile Water Supply certifications.
NFPA 1031 Fire Inspector III certification.
NFPA 1041 Fire Instructor III certification.
NFPA 1006 High Angle Rescue, Low Angle Rescue, and Trench Rescue certifications.
NFPA 1500 Incident Safety Officer certification.
NFPA 1081 Facility Fire Brigade Exterior and Facility Fire Brigade Leader certifications.
Marine Firefighting for Land-Based Firefighters training.
Confined Space Rescue and Swift Water Rescue qualifications.
National Registered Emergency Medical Technician Basic qualification.
Emergency Vehicle Operator’s Certificate.
Current First Aid, AED, and CPR Instructor certification.

Responsibilities

Serve as Chief Executive Officer of the Fire Brigade and assume overall responsibility for ASRCC operations at King Salmon Air Station in the Fire Chief’s absence.
Plan, organize, direct, and implement all aspects of the fire department, including technical, administrative, and supervisory work.
Create and maintain department policies and budgets.
Ensure required records are complete and accurate and reports are prepared and submitted on time.
Monitor department services to help prevent loss of life and property from fire and emergency medical conditions.
Head the installation’s Incident Command Staff and coordinate with the U.S. Department of Defense, contractors, and other private or government entities as required.
Support the company’s local management team and the mission, vision, guiding values, and principles of ASRCC.
Respond to emergencies and participate in fire suppression and emergency activities as needed; assume or delegate authority appropriately.
Research current information and design, authorize, and disseminate policies and procedures in accordance with U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Air Force, company, and local policies.
Operate department and company computer equipment and software.