Temporary (Seasonal) Firefighter/EMT

City of Homer Alaska • Kachemak City, AK

9d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a multifaceted position that responds to emergency calls as a Firefighter-Basic Life Support EMT. The role involves responding to emergency calls, driving and operating required vehicles and equipment, performing vehicle readiness checks, and equipment inventories. It also includes performing emergency aid and rescue activities, administering Basic Life Support, and providing other assistance as required. The position represents the fire department and the city at the fire department watch desk, handling citizen inquiries and public/agency contacts. Additionally, it involves general care and maintenance of fire department facilities and equipment, assisting with public education, fire prevention, and disaster preparedness programs, and performing routine purchasing for the department.

Requirements

• Must be a State of Alaska EMT 1
• 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
• Must be able to drive ambulance and utility type vehicles within 2 weeks of hire
• Requires High School Diploma or GED
• Working knowledge of modern office procedures and use of computers and software programs including; Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Fire Department specific software
• Requires excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Able to perform minor maintenance repairs.
• Must be willing to learn and demonstrate a positive attitude.

Nice To Haves

• State of Alaska Certified Firefighter 1 certification desired, but not required

Responsibilities

• Responds to emergency calls as a Firefighter-EMS responder, drives and operates required vehicles and equipment.
• Performs vehicle readiness checks, equipment inventories and other related tasks.
• Performs emergency aid and rescue activities including administering Basic Life support and providing other assistance as required.
• Represents the fire department and the city at the fire department watch desk by responding to citizen inquiries and other public and agency contacts.
• Performs general care and maintenance of fire department facilities and equipment including housekeeping, maintenance and minor repairs.
• Assists with public education, fire prevention, and disaster preparedness programs.
• Performs some routine purchasing for the fire department.
• Performs other duties as directed.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED