Firefighter

City of Valdez • 407 W. Pioneer, AK

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Valdez Fire Department is seeking a motivated, driven, and team-oriented person to serve in the role of Firefighter/EMT. This is a full-time, non-exempt, benefited position that works a Kelly Shift schedule. Under close supervision of the Fire Company Officer, the Firefighter/EMT performs firefighting, rescue, and emergency medical duties as required to control emergency incidents.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• IFSAC/Pro Board Hazmat Operations Certification
• IFSAC/Pro Board Firefighter 1 Certification
• State of Alaska Emergency Medical Technician 1
• Valid drivers license with the ability to obtain an Alaska Driver’s License within 90 days
• Ability to pass a nationwide background check
• Ability to pass an NFPA 1582 compliant physical exam after conditional offer of employment
• Ability to pass a comprehensive drug panel screening after conditional offer of employment
• Successfully pass an NFPA entry level medical exam

Nice To Haves

• IFSAC/Pro Board Firefighter 2 Certified
• State of Alaska EMT 3/EMT-A Certified
• IFSAC Firefighter II
• State of Alaska Emergency Medical Technician II Certification
• One (1) year of municipal firefighting experience

Responsibilities

• Responds to emergencies and performs fire suppression, rescue, hazmat, and emergency medical duties as required.
• Operates and inspects emergency, fire, rescue, medical and life saving tools and equipment.
• Maintains Fire Department facilities, equipment, and supplies; cleans, repairs, and returns equipment to service after use.
• Assists in the maintenance of required departmental and emergency response records.
• Performs preventive maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
• Assists with emergency medical and fire training for volunteer emergency responders.
• Periodically coordinate single resource activities on the emergency scene and during training.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• affordable health insurance with low deductibles (medical, vision, dental, Rx, & hearing)
• matching retirement plans
• PTO
• holiday pay
• overtime shifts
• continuing education benefits

What This Job Offers

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