Fire Captain

Job Title

Fire Captain / ALS EMT

Starting salary for Fire Captain is $78,968.00 or higher, DOE. Non‑exempt position eligible for overtime. $5,000 recruitment bonus for licensed paramedics.

Employees of the Homer Volunteer Fire Department must live within a 15‑minute maximum response/driving time to Fire Station 1.

Employees will work 24 hours on and 48 hours off (56‑hour/week schedule).

Successful applicants must pass pre‑employment drug screening, an NFPA‑approved physical examination, and a comprehensive background investigation. Annual re‑examination, fit testing, and compliance with the physical ability requirements for a firefighter and EMT must be maintained.

This position is expected to respond to emergency calls as a company officer providing advanced life support, and to provide training, maintenance, and support services within the department.

• Recruit, train, and lead fire personnel, volunteers, rescuers, and medics; ensure readiness, training, equipment adequacy, and accountability.
• Respond to emergencies and perform fire suppression, rescue, hazmat, and emergency medical duties; assume incident‑scene command as required.
• Operate and inspect all emergency, fire, rescue, medical, and life‑saving tools, equipment, and vehicles.
• Monitor and assign maintenance of department facilities, equipment, and supplies; inspect and return equipment to service after use.
• Prepare and maintain required departmental and emergency response records.
• Prepare specialized budgets and complete budgetary documentation as needed.
• Prepare, edit, update, and coordinate the production of training materials; develop specialized training sessions.
• Provide emergency medical and fire training for emergency responders.
• Review changes in laws, rules, regulations, and policies; update training content and provide liaison as required.
• Conduct health and fire safety inspections of commercial properties.
• Update and maintain a variety of files, records, charts, and documents; gather, compile, synthesize data, and prepare reports as required.
• Periodically lead and manage multiple resources during emergency responses and training.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Extensive knowledge of state, city, and federal statutes, rules, codes, and regulations.
• Five years of firefighting experience with a minimum of three years paid or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Extensive knowledge of modern office procedures and use of computers and software programs; excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Extensive knowledge of department policies and procedures.
• Extensive knowledge of firefighting and emergency services techniques, procedures, and related safety and legal issues.
• Strategy and tactics for management and deployment of personnel and equipment in fire and emergency situations.
• Experience with methods and techniques to develop and present training programs.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Certified as an IFSAC or Pro Board Firefighter 1 and 2.
• Hazardous Materials Operations level certification.
• Certified IFSAC or Pro Board Fire Officer 1.
• State of Alaska EMT 3/NRAEMT or higher ALS certification.
• Fire and/or EMS instructor certification.
• Meet all requirements of a driver/operator for the Homer Volunteer Fire Department.

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must possess a valid State of Alaska driver’s license (CDL preferred).
• Must be a United States citizen or naturalized citizen.
• Must pass a physical examination and drug urinalysis test.
• Must not have been convicted of a felony or have disqualifying criminal history within the past seven years.
• Must endure a personal, professional, and moral background investigation to determine honesty, maturity, and dependability.
• Must be able to work shift work and attend additional job‑specific training as scheduled.
• Must be fluent in English.
• Obtain any other certification deemed necessary by the chief or designee at the department’s expense.