Notice of Job Opening

SHIFT LEAD MEDIC / ENGINEER

Status: Temporary Part-Time

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Applications are now being accepted. Positions are open until filled.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

These positions will be hired to cover shifts in the absence of full-time staff. We are seeking Engineer-Lead Medics, Engineers, or Lead Medics, with a strong preference for Engineer-Lead Medics. The positions require a person to work within the chain of command, have strong leadership qualities, be hardworking, and be self-motivated.  Positions are “at-will” employees and will be hired at the discretion of the Fire Chief.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent, Associates degree or higher is desirable
• Possession of State of Alaska or IFSAC Firefighter 1
• Possession of American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider card
• Valid Alaska Class “D” Driver’s License at time of hire
• State of Alaska EMT 1 Certification for Engineer positions
• State of Alaska EMT 3 Certification for Medic positions with an Advanced certification from applicant’s home department preferred. Alaska MICP preferred.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Operate as the shift officer, managing a crew of volunteers/scholarship students
• Function as the lead medic on a 2-3-person ambulance
• Drive and operate fire apparatus to include ambulances, engines, and tenders.
• Lead crews on emergency scenes
• Candidates will be required to complete a short training period prior to shift work
• Shift work will include 24 – 48 hour shifts

Application Packet Requirements:

1. Completed Application (downloaded from steesefire.org)
2. Resume
3. Copies of all required certifications
4. Two letters of reference

Submit your application packet by emailing them to info@steesefire.org or apply in person at  Steese VFD, 800 William C. Leary Lane, Fairbanks, AK 99712

Please review the full job description and download the employment application.

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Steese Application

Notice of Job Opening

Firefighter/Medic – Fulltime/paid

Wage; $43,950.00 – $52,935.00 + Benefits (including health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement)

Opening Date: October 30, 2019

Closing Date: Until filled,

JOB SUMMARY: 

This is a non-exempt position reporting directly to a Fire Captain. The position provides initial response to fire, ems, rescue, and hazardous materials in the Steese Fire and EMS Service areas. Serves as apparatus driver for emergency response when needed as well as Lead Medic.  Performs daily fire department business, facility & equipment maintenance, and equipment checks. May be assigned special areas of responsibility (i.e., PPE & Uniforms, Hose Testing, EMS)  The position requires attendance at all weekly and assigned training classes, instructs during recruit training and participates in training drivers. The Firefighter/Medic must achieve developmental benchmarks as outlined in the “Terms of Employment” of this document.  Firefighter/Medics will function as Acting Captains when needed. The position calls for working a rotating 48-hour shift, 96 hours off or 8 hours per day/ 40 hours per week schedule.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 19 years of age
• Two (2) years of active experience as a Structural Firefighter.
• Physically fit to perform fire ground duties/task performances to include entry into structure fires. Department physical ability test must be passed prior to hiring and on an annual basis.
• Pass the department’s medical physical prior to hiring and pass on an annual basis.
• Current valid Alaska Driver’s License with three (3) years of driving experience and insurable under SVFD’s vehicle insurance policy.
• State of Alaska or IFSAC Firefighter 1
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification
• Current State of Alaska EMT-2 certification (must obtain State of AK EMT-3 certification  & SVFD Lead Medic status with 6 months of hire.)
• IS-100, IS-700 certificates
• Certified by a fire department to operate a fire apparatus (attack engine or tanker) for emergency response.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current State of Alaska EMT-3 certification.
• Associates degree in Paramedicine or related field
• Current AK-MICP license
• FADO Certification – Driver/Pumper Operator & Mobile Water Supply Operator.
• IFSAC Firefighter II
• Fire Instructor I
• IS-200, IS-300, IS-400, IS-800 certificates
• AHA BLS Instructor
• State of Alaska EMT Instructor

Application Packet Requirements:

1. Completed Application (downloaded from steesefire.org)
2. Resume
3. Copies of all required certifications
4. Two letters of reference

Submit your application packet by emailing them to info@steesefire.org or apply in person at  Steese VFD, 800 William C. Leary Lane, Fairbanks, AK 99712

Please review the full job description and download the employment application.

FF-Medic Application Packet.10.2019

Steese Application

Notice of Job Opening – EXTENSION

Firefighter/Medic – Fulltime/paid

Wage; $43,950.00 – $52,935.00 + Benefits (including health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement)

Opening Date: September 12, 2019

Closing Date: Until filled, Initial interviews to start 10/22/2019

JOB SUMMARY: 

This is a non-exempt position reporting directly to a Fire Captain. The position provides initial response to fire, ems, rescue, and hazardous materials in the Steese Fire and EMS Service areas. Serves as apparatus driver for emergency response when needed as well as Lead Medic.  Performs daily fire department business, facility & equipment maintenance, and equipment checks. May be assigned special areas of responsibility (i.e., PPE & Uniforms, Hose Testing, EMS)  The position requires attendance at all weekly and assigned training classes, instructs during recruit training and participates in training drivers. The Firefighter/Medic must achieve developmental benchmarks as outlined in the “Terms of Employment” of this document.  Firefighter/Medics will function as Acting Captains when needed. The position calls for working a rotating 48-hour shift, 96 hours off or 8 hours per day/ 40 hours per week schedule.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 19 years of age
• Two (2) years of active experience as a Structural Firefighter.
• Physically fit to perform fire ground duties/task performances to include entry into structure fires. Department physical ability test must be passed prior to hiring and on an annual basis.
• Pass the department’s medical physical prior to hiring and pass on an annual basis.
• Current valid Alaska Driver’s License with three (3) years of driving experience and insurable under SVFD’s vehicle insurance policy.
• State of Alaska or IFSAC Firefighter 1
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification
• Current State of Alaska EMT III certification.
• IS-100, IS-700 certificates
• Certified by a fire department to operate a fire apparatus (attack engine or tanker) for emergency response.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates degree in Paramedicine or related field
• Current AK-MICP license
• FADO Certification – Driver/Pumper Operator & Mobile Water Supply Operator.
• IFSAC Firefighter II
• Fire Instructor I
• IS-200, IS-300, IS-400, IS-800 certificates
• AHA BLS Instructor
• State of Alaska EMT Instructor

Application Packet Requirements:

1. Completed Application (downloaded from steesefire.org)
2. Resume
3. Copies of all required certifications
4. Two letters of reference

Submit your application packet by emailing them to info@steesefire.org or apply in person at  Steese VFD, 800 William C. Leary Lane, Fairbanks, AK 99712

Please review the full job description and download the employment application.

Firefighter-Medic Application Packet

Steese Application

Notice of Job Opening

Firefighter/Medic – Fulltime/paid

Wage; $43,950.00 – $52,935.00 + Benefits (including health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement)

Opening Date: September 12, 2019

Closing Date: Saturday, September 28, 2019.

Applications must be received by 5:00 pm

JOB SUMMARY: 

This is a non-exempt position reporting directly to a Fire Captain. The position provides initial response to fire, ems, rescue, and hazardous materials in the Steese Fire and EMS Service areas. Serves as apparatus driver for emergency response when needed as well as Lead Medic.  Performs daily fire department business, facility & equipment maintenance, and equipment checks. May be assigned special areas of responsibility (i.e., PPE & Uniforms, Hose Testing, EMS)  The position requires attendance at all weekly and assigned training classes, instructs during recruit training and participates in training drivers. The Firefighter/Medic must achieve developmental benchmarks as outlined in the “Terms of Employment” of this document.  Firefighter/Medics will function as Acting Captains when needed. The position calls for working a rotating 48-hour shift, 96 hours off or 8 hours per day/ 40 hours per week schedule.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 19 years of age
• Two (2) years of active experience as a Structural Firefighter.
• Physically fit to perform fire ground duties/task performances to include entry into structure fires. Department physical ability test must be passed prior to hiring and on an annual basis.
• Pass the department’s medical physical prior to hiring and pass on an annual basis.
• Current valid Alaska Driver’s License with three (3) years of driving experience and insurable under SVFD’s vehicle insurance policy.
• State of Alaska or IFSAC Firefighter 1
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification
• Current State of Alaska EMT III certification.
• IS-100, IS-700 certificates
• Certified by a fire department to operate a fire apparatus (attack engine or tanker) for emergency response.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates degree in Paramedicine or related field
• Current AK-MICP license
• FADO Certification – Driver/Pumper Operator & Mobile Water Supply Operator.
• IFSAC Firefighter II
• Fire Instructor I
• IS-200, IS-300, IS-400, IS-800 certificates
• AHA BLS Instructor
• State of Alaska EMT Instructor

Application Packet Requirements:

1. Completed Application (downloaded from steesefire.org)
2. Resume
3. Copies of all required certifications
4. Two letters of reference

Submit your application packet by emailing them to info@steesefire.org or apply in person at  Steese VFD, 800 William C. Leary Lane, Fairbanks, AK 99712

Please review the full job description and download the employment application.

Firefighter-Medic Application Packet

Steese Application

Notice of Job Opening

Captain – Fulltime/paid

Wage; $62,929.00 – $64,926.00 + Benefits (including health, dental, vision, life
insurance, retirement)

Opening Date: August 9, 2019

Closing Date: Friday, September 6, 2019.

Applications must be received by 5:00 pm

Job Summary:

This is a non-exempt position reporting directly to the Deputy Chief or designee. The position provides
initial response to fire, ems, rescue, and hazardous materials in the Steese Fire and EMS Service areas,
and establishes Command of the incident until relieved by a superior officer. Performs daily fire
department business, facility & equipment maintenance, and equipment checks. The position requires
attendance at all weekly and assigned training classes and participates as an instructor. The Captain must
become certified to drive all fire department apparatus, be certified to perform Firefighting duties at the
level of Firefighter II and be authorized by the department to function at an EMT III-Advanced level
under the standing orders of the department physician sponsor and Fairbanks North Star Borough. This
is a supervisory position for operational and educational issues and includes management, leadership,
and training responsibilities for all assigned personnel. Captains may also function as Acting Battalion
Chiefs. The position calls for working a rotating 24-hour shift, 48 hours off or 8 hours per day/ 40 hours
per week schedule.

Minimum Qualifications:

•  Must be at least 19 years of age
• Have a minimum of Five (5) years’ experience as a Firefighter, three (3) of which are at an Officer level or equivalent.
• Physically fit to perform fire ground duties/task performances to include entry into structure fires. Department physical agility test must be passed annually
• Current valid Alaska Driver’s License & be insurable under the Department’s policy
• State of Alaska Fire Apparatus Driver/Pumper/Mobile Water Supply operator (FADO) Certification or the ability to obtain within 1 year of hiring date.
• State of Alaska or IFSAC Firefighter II
• Current State of Alaska or IFSAC Fire Instructor I
• State of Alaska or IFSAC Fire Officer I
• Current State of Alaska EMT III with Paramedic preferred.
• Rapid Intervention Technician certificate completed within one year
• Current HazMat Operations certificate
• I-100, I-200, I-700, I-800 certificates
• Must be certified to drive/operate all Steese VFD apparatus and vehicles within three months

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates degree in municipal fire control or related field
• Associates degree in paramedicine or related field
• Bachelor’s Degree
• AHA BLS Instructor
• State of Alaska EMT Instructor

Submit your resume, certificate copies, driving record, background release, and the employment application by emailing them to info@steesefire.org or apply in person at  Steese VFD, 800 William C. Leary Lane, Fairbanks, AK 99712

Please review the full job description and download the employment application.

Captain Application Packet

Steese Application