Firefighter/Emergency Responder or Firefighter/ALS EMT/Driver Operator Job Homer area,Alaska USA,Healthcare

Position: Firefighter/ Basic Emergency Responder or Firefighter/ ALS EMT/ Driver Operator

Firefighter/ Basic Emergency Medical Responder

The City of Homer is accepting applications for a full‑time position as a Firefighter/Basic Emergency Responder or as a Firefighter/ALS EMT/Driver Operator. Starting salary for Firefighter/Basic Emergency Responder is $67,000 or higher, DOE, with attractive benefits.

Applicants who meet the qualifications listed below for Firefighter/ALS EMT/Driver Operator will qualify for higher rates of pay based on experience.

Residency Requirement

Employees of the Homer Volunteer Fire Department are required to live within a 15 minute maximum response/drive time to Fire Station 1.

Schedule

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

Pre‑Employment Screening

Successful applicants must pass pre‑employment drug screening, an NPFA approved physical examination, and a comprehensive background investigation. Must be able to annually pass the physical exam, fit test, and meet the physical ability requirements for a Firefighter and EMT as defined in Homer Fire Department policy.

Contact

Questions? Please email:
Fire Chief Jager djagerer.ak.us

General Functions

Multifaceted position that responds to emergency calls as a Firefighter-Basic Life Support EMT.

Job Functions and Major Activities

Perform firefighting activities including driving fire apparatus, operating pumps and related equipment, laying hose, and performing fire combat, containment and extinguishment tasks.

Perform vehicle readiness checks, equipment inventories and other related task.

Perform emergency aid and rescue activities including administering Basic Life support and providing other assistance as required.

Participate in fire drills, attend classes in firefighting, emergency medical, hazardous materials, and related subjects.

Receive and relay fire calls and alarms. Operate radio and other communication equipment and keep logs as required.

Participate in the inspection of buildings, hydrants, and other structures in fire prevention programs.

Maintain fire equipment, apparatus and facilities. Perform minor repairs to departmental equipment and return equipment to full service following any use.

Perform general maintenance work in the upkeep of fire facilities and equipment; clean and wash walls and floors; care for grounds around station; make minor repairs; wash and dry hose; wash, clean, polish, maintain and test apparatus and equipment.

Assist in developing plans for special assignments such as emergency preparedness, training programs, firefighting, hazardous materials, and emergency aid activities.

Perform salvage operations such as throwing salvage covers, sweeping water, and removing debris.

Serve on various employee committees.

Perform a wide range of clerical duties. Assist with the Fire Departments information management system. Enter and maintain records, billing information, emergency service reports, training records, statistics.

Perform other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

One year of experience with emergency services or equivalent combination of experience/education.
Working knowledge of modern office procedures and use of computers and software programs. Requires excellent organizational and communication skills.
Working knowledge of driver safety; working knowledge of Basic Life Support Care.
Ability to learn the operation of fire suppression and other emergency equipment.
Ability to learn to apply standard firefighting, emergency aid, hazardous materials, and fire prevention techniques.
Ability to perform strenuous or peak physical effort during emergency, training or station maintenance activities for prolonged periods of time under conditions of extreme heights, intense heat, cold or smoke.
Ability to act effectively in emergency and stressful situations.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the general public.
Ability to meet the other requirements listed below.

Minimum Requirements /Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Must be a State of Alaska Certified Firefighter 1 with preference…


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Firefighter​/Emergency Responder or Firefighter​/ALS EMT​/Driver Operator

Firefighter/Emergency Responder or Firefighter/ALS EMT/Driver Operator