Paramedic / Firefighter

City of Fairbanks • Alaska 99701, AK

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Under close supervision of Company Officers, Firefighters perform technical work responding to emergencies. This position functions as a firefighter and ALS provider responding to both fire and medical emergencies for the purposes of saving lives and protecting property. Depending on the nature of the incident, this position provides emergency medical care, extrication and rescue, fire suppression, or hazard control. This position also supports a wide range of department programs and events.

Requirements

• Knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of firefighting, emergency medical care, and other applicable emergency services.
• Ability to perform effectively under emergency conditions and in extreme climatic conditions (hot & cold).
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, and follow directions.
• Ability to understand and use a variety of modern firefighting and emergency medical techniques.
• Ability to apply judgement and deductive reasoning to information about fire situations, recognize the relevancy of each item of information, reach logical conclusions, and adopt an effective course of action using accepted techniques.
• Ability to remain composed in difficult, stressful situations requiring emergency action with the ability to make sound decisions promptly under emergency conditions.
• Ability to read and understand job-related written material.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees, internal and external fire personnel, and the public.
• Ability to use computers, computer-aided dispatch systems, and related equipment.
• Sufficient hand-eye coordination and dexterity to perform physical firefighting tasks, which include but are not limited to tying knots, raising and climbing ladders, and connecting and disconnecting hose couplings and other hose appliances.
• Ability to perform firefighting tasks which involve pulling, lifting, and carrying of items.
• Ability to do strenuous firefighting work for occasional extended spans of time, with the ability to change from a state of rest to a state of strenuous activity in a short span of time.
• Graduated from an accredited high school or possess a GED equivalent.
• At least 18 years of age at time of application.
• Hold and maintain a valid State of Alaska driver's license throughout the duration of employment (copy of driving record must be provided at the time of offer of employment).
• A State of Alaska Firefighter I (AK FF-1) or Pro Board / IFSAC Firefighter 1.
• Passed a CPAT within 18 months of applying.
• Successfully pass a written examination and physical ability test.
• Successfully pass a psychological evaluation and a criminal background investigation.
• Successfully be evaluated by the City of Fairbanks medical evaluator as capable to function as a Firefighter.
• Successfully pass a DOT Haz-Mat Physical.
• A current certification / license as State of Alaska MICP, or NREMT-P.
• Obtain approval from the Medical Director to practice medicine within the proper scope.

Responsibilities

• Responds to fire, EMS, and a variety of emergency calls.
• Perform all job performance requirements in NFPA-1001 including but not limited to; respond to fire alarms, lay and connect hose, hold nozzles and direct water streams, raise and climb ladders, have a working functional knowledge of all types of fire extinguishers and other fire suppression equipment.
• Performs a variety of tasks while wearing protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus, to include entering burning buildings to extinguish fire, carry and deploy hose lines in multi-storied buildings, and search and remove victims from burning, smoke-filled buildings or other hazardous environments.
• Climbs and operates master stream appliances from an aerial device.
• Uses power and hand tools for forcible entry and ventilation of burning buildings.
• Performs salvage and overhaul operations (e.g., protects property, locates hidden fires, removes fire debris and water).
• Places, raises, climbs and lowers ground ladders.
• Performs heavy rescue operations.
• Performs water and ice rescues from land and boats.
• Drives an ambulance in response to emergency calls and transport of patients to a medical facility.
• Perform basic and advanced life support on sick and injured persons at the site of an emergency or enroute to a hospital, medical facility, or discharges to other locations.
• Perform patient care according to FFD medical protocols, including but not limited to; basic and advanced airway management, chest decompressions, POCUS, cardiac arrest management, and other acute medical care procedures and treatments.
• This position may also assist on incidents that require special operations consistent with the level of training and as determined by the department.
• Assisting with coordination of emergency operations, e.g. requesting information over the radio, restricting access to hazardous areas, being alert for unsafe situations, etc.
• Restores apparatus and equipment to service after use.
• Instructs citizens in fire prevention and life safety techniques.
• Conducts company level fire inspections / pre-fire planning.
• Assist with fire investigations.
• Performs public relations duties and participate in department sponsored public events.
• Participates in required training and continuing education classes to maintain paramedic certification / license.
• Conducts equipment, facilities, and apparatus inspections to ensure safety and response readiness.
• Also performs routine maintenance and / or testing of equipment, facilities, and apparatus.

What This Job Offers

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