Basic Firefighter Trainee (West Lakes)

Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska • Palmer, AK

223d

About The Position

The employee occupying the position of this class is responsible for completing assigned tasks as a basic firefighter assigned to a crew under direct supervision at various emergency scenes. This is a non bargaining unit position. Residency within the Fire Service Area is preferred.

Requirements

• Successful completion of Mat-Su Borough Basic Firefighter course or equivalent training program from another fire service organization.
• Valid Alaska driver's license required with an acceptable driving record.
• Must be able to successfully complete a valid pre-employment drug screen, physical exam and background check.
• Vision Requirements: Ability to see and touch in order to effectively and safely operate equipment, drive Borough vehicles, and perform other essential job functions.
• Hearing Requirements: thresholds no greater than 25 dB without hearing aids.
• Incident Command System classes required before being cleared to respond to calls: ICS 100, 200, 700 and 800.
• Blood Borne Pathogens & Hazardous Materials courses required before you can respond to a call.

Nice To Haves

• Residency within the Fire Service Area is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision functions at the task level to accomplish tactical objectives.
• Pulls and advances attack hose lines.
• Conducts searches for victims in burning buildings.
• Performs ventilation, forcible entry, property conservation, and other assigned tasks on fire and emergency scenes.
• Inspects and cares for assigned personal protective equipment, fire apparatus and associated equipment.
• Maintains fire stations for cleanliness and readiness.
• When staffing the EOC performs the functions assigned by the Event Commander to efficiently and effectively respond and manage an incident.
• Performs related work as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees