Village Firefighter​/EMT - Nuiqsut

Summary or Purpose
Responds to emergencies and performs duties related to fire suppression, rescue, and emergency care during ground ambulance transport; other tasks as appropriate and in accordance with level of training. Assists with departmental training and travels to North Slope communities as needed to provide support and training. This position is a regular member of the North Slope Borough Fire Department and is authorized to act under Alaska Statute 18.70.

• Respond to emergencies and perform firefighting, rescue, and emergency medical duties as assigned.
• Travel to and work in other NSB communities to provide support and training.
• Assist Department Instructors, as needed, to assure training courses are taught according to lesson plans and schedules.
• Assist with coordinating special projects and the NSB Fire Department Explorer Program as needed.
• Maintain training skills and certification through participation in applicable education opportunities and training.
• Maintain inventory and readiness of equipment and supplies.
• Operate, clean, and inspect emergency, fire, rescue, medical, and life‑saving tools, equipment, and facilities.
• Maintain certifications and personal records of certification.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of NSB Fire Department policies and procedures, firefighting and emergency services techniques, and related safety and legal issues.
• Knowledge of fire ground operations safety.
• Knowledge of pre‑hospital practices.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques to present training programs.
• Knowledge and ability to use emergency response vehicles, specialized fire department and personal protective equipment and gear, rescue equipment, and emergency medical equipment and tools.
• Skill in planning, organizing, and scheduling technical training classes.
• Skills in establishing rapport with small and large groups to facilitate effective training opportunities.
• Skill in effectively presenting information in a classroom environment.

• High school graduate or G.E.D., or a combination of 12 years of education and related work experience.
• Ability to obtain Firefighter/EMT Trainee required certifications within six months of hire.
• Valid Alaska Driver’s License that meets North Slope Borough insurance criteria.

• Health care is provided at no cost to the employee (no premiums). The Health Care package covers major medical, preventive care, vision, dental, and prescription drug benefits.
• Temporary employees are not eligible for the above benefit packages.
• This position is non‑rotational; housing is not provided. Applicants must secure and pay for their own housing prior to employment.