Firefighter I /EMT I - Paramedic - Central Emergency Serivces na KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH, AK
KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH, AK · Soldotna, Estados Unidos Da América · Onsite
- Escritório em Soldotna
About the Department
Under the general direction and supervision of the Central Emergency Service (CES) Fire Chief or their designee, the Firefighter I / EMT I - Paramedic performs emergency procedures in order to preserve and maintain life and property. Firefighters are also responsible for maintaining facilities, apparatus and equipment.
Residency: The Firefighter I must reside within at least a 20-minute response time by roadway to the nearest department fire station.
This recruitment will yield multiple hires.
**Additional EMS pay incentives. The following shall not be combined:
+3% EMT III
+5% EMT III expanded scope or AEMT
+10% Paramedic I
+15% Paramedic II
ADDITIONAL APPLICATION STEPS
All applicants, must go through registration and pass the written examination with National Testing Network in addition to submitting an application for employment. Please visit their website at www.nationaltestingnetwork.com to register and complete the Firefighter Written Exam. Your written examination will be good for one year after test completion and will not need to be retaken if there are future openings within that same test year timeframe.
Position Duties
Required Minimum Qualifications:
EDUCATION:
- High School Diploma or GED
CERTIFICATIONS and LICENSING:
- IFSAC or State of Alaska Firefighter I, or obtain within 12-months of hire, shall obtain Firefighter II certification within 24 months of hire.
- Required level of EMS certification as noted on posting. This minimum level must be maintained as a condition of employment.
- A valid, unrestricted Alaska driver's license
EMT I
Certifications and Licensing:
•State of Alaska - EMT 1 or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) – EMT
•Shall obtain State of Alaska – EMT 2 certification during the 12-month probationary period; training will be provided by the department.
•Shall obtain State of Alaska AEMT or EMT 3 within 24 months of hire. Training will be provided by the department
EMT II
Certifications and Licensing:
- State of Alaska - EMTII
- State of Alaska -AEMT or EMT 3 within 18 months of hire. Training will be provided by the department.
- State of Alaska - EMTIII or AEMT or National Equivalent (AEMT)
- Expanded Scope Criteria
Paramedic
- State of Alaska – Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic (MICP) or
- National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians – Paramedic (NRP) and obtain State of Alaska - MICP within 12-month probationary period.
*Shall successfully complete CES Paramedic 2 training and testing within 24 months.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications:
- Experience as a volunteer firefighter with Central Emergency Services
- Paramedic certification preferred
- College degree in Fire or EMS-related science
ADDITIONAL APPLICATION STEPS
All applicants, must go through registration and pass the written examination with National Testing Network in addition to submitting an application for employment. Please visit their website at www.nationaltestingnetwork.com to register and complete the Firefighter Written Exam. Your written examination will be good for one year after test completion and will not need to be retaken if there are future openings within that same test year timeframe.
Minimum Qualifications
- Performs firefighting duties according to standard operating procedures including directing water or chemical agents for the control and extinguishment of fires, positioning and climbing ladders for rescue and fire extinguishment, creating openings into buildings, protecting property from water and smoke damage, and emergency rescue operations for fire-trapped victims.
- Performs emergency medical skills as defined by the State of Alaska and departmental Standard Operating Guidelines.
- EMS Certification levels shall be maintained as a condition of employment.
- Responds to fire, medical, rescue and other emergency calls. Drives vehicles, positions apparatus, and operates equipment.
- Performs assigned duties in maintaining apparatus, buildings, equipment, grounds and hydrants as directed by supervisor.
- Participates in scheduled drills, attends firefighting and EMS courses to improve knowledge and skill level, learns hydraulics and pump operation to perform engineer duties, and assists emergency responder volunteers with their departmental education.
- Has a working knowledge of the proper use of fire department emergency tools and equipment.
- Has a working knowledge of proper radio procedures.
- Knows and follows departmental safety policies and procedures.
- Participates and assists in training programs for department staff.
- If qualified to receive incentive pay, maintains required certifications and attends required training.
- Prepares records and reports as assigned.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Other Qualifications
Examination:
- Firefighter medical examination
- CES Physical Ability Test
- May be required to complete CES Engineer Training Program and testing within time frames set by department.
