Driver Operator

City of Homer Alaska•Homer, AK

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Homer is accepting applications for: Full-Time Firefighter/ Basic Emergency Responder or Firefighter/ALS EMT/ Driver Operator. Applicants who meet the qualifications listed below for Firefighter/ ALS EMT/ Driver Operator will qualify for higher rates of pay based on experience. Employees of the Homer Volunteer Fire Department are required to live within a 15 minute maximum response/ drive time to Fire Station 1. Employees will work 24 hours on and 48 hours off (56 hour/week schedule). Successful applicants must pass the following: pre-employment drug screening, an NFPA approved physical examination, and a comprehensive background investigation. Must 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

One year of experience with emergency services or equivalent combination of experience/education
Working knowledge of modern office procedures and use of computers and software programs.
Requires excellent organizational and communication skills.
Working knowledge of driver safety; working knowledge of Basic Life Support Care.
Ability to learn the operation of fire suppression and other emergency equipment.
Ability to learn to apply standard firefighting, emergency aid, hazardous materials, and fire prevention techniques.
Ability to perform strenuous or peak physical effort during emergency, training or station maintenance activities for prolonged periods of time under conditions of extreme heights, intense heat, cold or smoke.
Ability to act effectively in emergency and stressful situations.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the general public.
Ability to meet the other requirements listed below.
High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Must be a State of Alaska Certified Firefighter 1 with preference given to Firefighter 2.
Must be a Certified State of Alaska EMT 1 with preference given to advanced level of care certifications.
Must have or be able to obtain within one month from the date of hire a CEVO or EVOC certification for Fire and EMS vehicles.
Must be willing to learn and demonstrate a positive attitude.
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; Bi-lingual applicants are preferred.
Three years of experience with emergency services or equivalent combination of experience/education
Working knowledge of State, City and Federal statutes, rules, codes and regulations.
Working knowledge of Fire Department policies and procedures.
Working 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.
High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Certified as an IFSAC or ProBoard Firefighter 1 and 2.
Hazardous Materials Operations level certification.
Certified FADO in all four disciplines as outlined by the state of Alaska or equivalent certification as approved by the Chief or designee.
State of Alaska EMT 3/NRAEMT or higher ALS certification.
EMT 2 with prior experience may be accepted at the discretion of the Chief or designee.
Meet all requirements of a Firefighter for HVFD.

Nice To Haves

Firefighter 2 certification.
Driver/ Pump Operator certification.
Two-year Fire Science, Fire Service Administration or related degree desired.
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

Perform firefighting activities including driving fire apparatus, operating pumps and related equipment, laying hose, and performing fire combat, containment and extinguishment tasks.
Perform vehicle readiness checks, equipment inventories and other related task.
Performs emergency aid and rescue activities including administering Basic Life support and providing other assistance as required.
Participates in fire drills, attends classes in firefighting, emergency medical, hazardous materials, and related subjects.
Receives and relays fire calls and alarms.
Operates radio and other communication equipment and keeps logs as required.
Participates in the inspection of buildings, hydrants, and other structures in fire prevention programs.
Maintains fire equipment, apparatus and facilities.
Perform minor repairs to departmental equipment and returns equipment to full service following any use.
Performs general maintenance work in the upkeep of fire facilities and equipment; cleans and washes walls and floors; cares for grounds around station; makes minor repairs; wash and dries hose; washes, cleans, polishes, maintains and tests apparatus and equipment.
Assists in developing plans for special assignments such as emergency preparedness, training programs, firefighting, hazardous materials, and emergency aid activities.
Performs salvage operations such as throwing salvage covers, sweeping water, and removing debris.
Serves on various employee committees.
Performs a wide range of clerical duties.
Assists with the Fire Departments information management system.
Enters and maintains records, billing information, emergency service reports, training records, statistics.
Perform other duties as required.
Assist with training fire personnel, volunteers, rescuers, and medics; assures that personnel are ready and prepared for duty, are adequately trained and equipped under the direction of an assigned Company Officer.
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.
Ability to operate all Fire Department pumps in a safe and efficient manner.
Maintains required departmental and emergency response records.
Reviews status of vehicles and equipment; recommends equipment replacement and repair options; supervises the preventive maintenance program for routine care of vehicles and equipment.
Assist with preparing, edits, updates and coordinates the production of training materials.
Provides emergency medical and fire training for emergency responders.
Reviews changes in fire and emergency services laws, rules, regulations and policies.
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 as assigned.