Fire Captain Job Homer area,Alaska USA,Healthcare

Fire Captain

Until Filled (AKST)

Fire

Homer, AK, USA

$78,968.00 or higher, DOE, if meets Fire Captain qualifications

Hourly

Full Time

Health Insurance, Retirement, Life Insurance, Wellness Progrm, Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, Holidays

The City of Homer is accepting applications for a Fire Captain/ ALS EMT

Starting salary for Fire Captain is $78,968.00 or higher $$$, DOE, with attractive benefits.

Non-exempt position (eligible for OT)

$5000 Recruitment Bonus for Licensed Paramedics

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

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

Successful applicants must pass the following: pre-employment drug screening, an NFPA 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.

General Functions

This position is expected to respond to emergency calls as a Company Officer-Advanced Life Support provider as well as provide training, maintenance and support services within the Fire Department.

Job Functions and Major

Activities:

Recruits, trains, and leads fire personnel, volunteers, rescuers, and medics; assures that personnel are ready and prepared for duty, are adequately trained and equipped, and are held accountable for duties and responsibilities assigned.

Responds to emergencies and performs fire suppression, rescue, hazmat and emergency medical duties as required; assumes emergency incident scene command as required.

Operates and inspects all emergency, fire, rescue, medical and life saving tools, equipment, and vehicles.

Monitors and assigns maintenance of Fire Department facilities, equipment and supplies; inspects and returns equipment to service after use

Prepares and maintains required departmental and emergency response records.

Prepares specialized budgets and completes budgetary documentation as needed.

Prepares, edits, updates and coordinates the production of training materials; develops specialized training materials and sessions.

Provides emergency medical and fire training for emergency responders.

Reviews changes in fire and emergency services laws, rules, regulations and policies; updates training content and provides related training liaison as required.

Conducts health and fire safety inspections of commercial properties.

Updates and maintains a variety of files, records, charts and other documents; gathers, compiles and synthesizes data; maintains appropriate records and prepares reports as required.

Periodically leads and manages multiple resources during emergency responses and training.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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 equivalent combination of experience/education
Extensive knowledge of modern office procedures and use of computers and software programs. Requires excellent organizational and communication skills.
Extensive knowledge of Fire Department policies and procedures.
Extensive knowledge of Firefighting and emergency services techniques and 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.

Minimum Requirements /

Qualifications:

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 Proboard 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 HVFD

Other requirements:

Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must possess a valid State of Alaska drivers' license with a CDL preferred.
Must be a United States citizen or naturalized citizen.
Must pass a…