Fire Captain

City of Homer Alaska • Kachemak City, AK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Homer is accepting applications for a Fire Captain/ ALS EMT. This position is expected to respond to emergency calls as a Company Officer-Advanced Life Support provider as well as provide training, maintenance and support services within the Fire Department. The starting salary for Fire Captain is $78,968.00 or higher, depending on experience and qualifications. This is a non-exempt position, making it eligible for overtime. A $5000 recruitment bonus is offered for Licensed Paramedics. Employees are required to live within a 15-minute maximum response/drive time to Fire Station 1. The work schedule is 24 hours on and 48 hours off, resulting in a 56-hour work week. Successful applicants must pass a pre-employment drug screening, an NFPA approved physical examination, and a comprehensive background investigation. They must also be able to annually pass the physical exam, fit test, and meet the physical ability requirements for a Firefighter and EMT as defined in Homer Fire Department policy.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Certified as an IFSAC or ProBoard Firefighter 1 and 2
• Hazardous Materials Operations level certification
• Certified IFSAC or Proboard Fire Officer 1
• State of Alaska EMT 3/NRAEMT or higher ALS certification.
• Fire and/or EMS instructor certification
• Meet all requirements of a Driver Operator for HVFD
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must possess a valid State of Alaska drivers' license with a CDL preferred.
• Must be a United States citizen or naturalized citizen.
• Must pass a physical examination and drug urinalysis test.
• Must not have been convicted of a felony or have disqualifying criminal histories in the past seven (7) years.
• Must endure a personal, professional, and a moral background investigation to determine honesty, maturity, and dependability.
• Must be able to work shift work and attend additional job specific training as scheduled.
• Must be fluent in the English language.
• Five years of Firefighting experience with a minimum of three years paid or equivalent combination of experience/education
• Extensive knowledge of modern office procedures and use of computers and software programs. Requires excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Extensive knowledge of Fire Department policies and procedures.
• Extensive knowledge of Firefighting and emergency services techniques and procedures, and related safety and legal issues.
• Strategy and tactics for management and deployment of personnel and equipment in fire and emergency situations.
• Experience with methods and techniques to develop and present training programs.

Nice To Haves

• Associates Degree in Fire Science, Fire Service Administration or related field or equivalent experience/college credit hours.
• Licensed Intensive Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic.
• Fire Officer I.

Responsibilities

• Recruits, trains, and leads fire personnel, volunteers, rescuers, and medics; assures that personnel are ready and prepared for duty, are adequately trained and equipped, and are held accountable for duties and responsibilities assigned.
• Responds to emergencies and performs fire suppression, rescue, hazmat and emergency medical duties as required; assumes emergency incident scene command as required.
• Operates and inspects all emergency, fire, rescue, medical and life saving tools, equipment, and vehicles.
• Monitors and assigns maintenance of Fire Department facilities, equipment and supplies; inspects and returns equipment to service after use.
• Prepares and maintains required departmental and emergency response records.
• Prepares specialized budgets and completes budgetary documentation as needed.
• Prepares, edits, updates and coordinates the production of training materials; develops specialized training materials and sessions.
• Provides emergency medical and fire training for emergency responders.
• Reviews changes in fire and emergency services laws, rules, regulations and policies; updates training content and provides related training liaison as required.
• Conducts health and fire safety inspections of commercial properties.
• Updates and maintains a variety of files, records, charts and other documents; gathers, compiles and synthesizes data; maintains appropriate records and prepares reports as required.
• Periodically leads and manages multiple resources during emergency responses and training.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Attractive benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED