Captain, Emergency Services ​/ EMS, Healthcare

Job Summary

This non-exempt position reports directly to the Deputy Chief or designee. The Captain provides initial response to fire, EMS, rescue, and hazardous materials incidents in the Steese Fire and EMS service areas, establishing incident command until relieved by a superior officer.

Duties include supervising assigned personnel, performing daily operations, maintaining facilities and equipment, and participating in training both as a student and instructor. Captains are required to obtain certification to drive/operate all department apparatus, function as a Firefighter II, and serve as a lead medic at the EMT III–Advanced level or above under the department’s medical standing orders. Captains may also act as Battalion Chief as assigned.

This position follows a rotating 48-hour on/96-hour off schedule or an 8-hour per day/40-hour per week schedule.

• Provide leadership, mentorship, and training to assigned personnel.
• Perform emergency response duties, including apparatus operation, interior and wildland firefighting, rescue, extrication, and hazardous materials operations.
• Serve as Company Officer or Driver/Operator on emergency response and act as Incident Commander until relieved.
• Function as Lead Medic on ambulance crews when required.
• Conduct and document daily/weekly apparatus checks, initiate maintenance work orders, and ensure readiness of vehicles and equipment.
• Maintain facilities and grounds, performing routine cleaning, stocking, repairs, and upkeep.
• Complete reports and data entry, including ANFIRS, EMS reports, training records, PPE assignments, hose and SCBA records.
• Instruct and support training in fire, rescue, EMS, driver operations, and “check-off” procedures. Assist with training preparation, equipment setup, and instruction during shift-level and department-wide sessions.
• Participate in fire prevention education, accident prevention, and community awareness programs.
• Supervise volunteer personnel, summer hires, or community service workers assigned to the shift, including task delegation, counseling, quality control, and performance evaluations.
• Enforce department policies, directives, and operating guidelines.
• Serve as Acting Battalion Chief at least two (2) evenings per month when not assigned to a shift.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Fire Chief or designee.

At least 19 years of age

Five (5) years of firefighting experience, including three (3) years at an Officer level or equivalent

Physically fit for structural firefighting; must pass annual department physical agility test

Valid Alaska driver’s license and insurable under department policy

State of Alaska Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator (Pumper/Mobile Water Supply) Certification, or ability to obtain within 1 year of hire

State of Alaska or IFSAC Firefighter II

State of Alaska or IFSAC Fire Instructor I

State of Alaska or IFSAC Fire Officer I

State of Alaska EMT III or AEMT (Paramedic preferred)

Haz Mat Operations Certification

ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800 certificates

Certification to drive/operate all Steese VFD apparatus within three months of hire

Associate degree in fire science, paramedicine, or related field

AHA BLS Instructor certification

Rapid Intervention Technician certification

State of Alaska EMT Instructor

Knowledge of:
Fire suppression and prevention principles

Safe operation and maintenance of firefighting equipment and apparatus

Department policies, procedures, and guidelines

Local geography, cold weather operations, and rural EMS/rescue practices

Ability to:

Safely operate all firefighting apparatus and equipment, and instruct others in their use Establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, other agencies, and the public

Maintain physical fitness for firefighting, EMS response, and training duties

Skills in:

Written and verbal communication

Map reading and observation

Firefighting tactics and techniques

Advanced life support procedures and CPR

Department Operations, Training, Administrative, and Support Staff General Public Steese Fire Service Commissioners Fairbanks North Star Borough staff

Other area emergency service organizations