Community RISK Reduction Coordinator; Fire Training Specialist; Range​/Iaff

Open to the general public and any current employee of the Municipality of Anchorage

This position is represented by the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) - Local 1264 Union and is subject to the current provisions of the agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the IAFF Local 1264 Union. If the person selected is not affiliated with the IAFF Local 1264 union, he or she must become a member in good standing within 30 days of beginning work.

To be considered for employment, applicants must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.

Working under the general supervision of the Wildfire Fuels/Fire Specialist, the Community Risk Reduction Coordinator (CRRC) is a key member of the Anchorage Fire Department's (AFD) public education program. The CRRC is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering awareness and educational programs by using outreach and all forms of media to improve the community's health and safety through increased preparedness and resiliency, and by reducing the frequency, duration and severity of fire and medical emergencies.

The CRRC monitors and analyzes data and reports on fire and injury statistics from local, state, and national programs as part of initial and ongoing planning processes. Other related duties as assigned.

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and six (6) years of experience in developing and delivering training, two (2) years must have been in fire, rescue, paramedic or emergency operation management training.

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Associate’s degree in Fire Science, Fire Administration, Emergency Medical Services or a closely related discipline and four (4) years of experience in developing and delivering training two (2) years of experience must have been in fire, recue, paramedic or emergency operation management training.

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Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science, Fire Administration, Emergency Medical Services or a closely related discipline and two (2) years of experience in developing and delivering training, two (2) years must have been in fire, rescue, paramedic or emergency operation management training.

• Valid State of Alaska Driver’s License with satisfactory driving record at time of hire.

• State of Alaska Public Fire and Life Safety Educator level I or higher or equivalent with six (6) months of hire.

If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted background check. A background check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, verifying dates of employment, and a drug screen.

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Appointment to this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of the applicant's Alaska driver's license and a current (dated within 30 days from date requested) copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicle driving record, including a driving record from previous states if the Alaska driver's license was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history.

The processing fee(s) are the responsibility of the selected applicant. For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the MOA Driving…