The Chena-Goldstream, Steese, and University Fire Departments have developed a joint firefighter recruitment process. The consortium is designed specifically for student firefighters and scholarship firefighters looking to combine real on the job experience with their college education at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. One application will apply for one or all departments, depending on your preference.
Salary: Doe with benefits Opening Date: December 14, 2018 Closing Date: Wednesday, January 9, 2019. Applications must be received by 5:00 pm
Job Summary:
This is a non-exempt position reporting directly to a Shift Captain. The position provides initial response to fire, EMS, rescue and hazardous materials in the Steese Fire and EMS Service areas. This position serves as an apparatus driver for emergency response when needed as well as Lead Medic at the EMT 3A level. 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 Engineer/Medic must achieve developmental benchmarks as outlined in the “Terms of Employment” of this document. Engineer/Medics will function as Acting Captains as needed. 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:
Preferred Qualifications:
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.
Engineer-Medic Full Job Description
Join our Team. Under the general direction and supervision of the Deputy Fire Chief, the primary duties of the Assistant Fire Chief shall be:
1) Responsible for the efficient management and implementation of department EMS & FIRE training programs for career and volunteer staff members. This position reports directly to the Deputy Fire Chief.
2) Responsible for the oversite of the recruitment and retention program of all member classifications.
3) Duties include administrative, supervisory, staff training, instructing, technical fire and emergency service duties at all levels encompassing emergency response, participate in Battalion Chief Coverage, hands-on fire ground, EMS and rescue activities, and serve as Incident Commander when needed. The Assistant Chief shall serve as an example in teaching, coaching and mentoring of all personnel.
4) Maintain physical fitness to perform arduous emergency scene duties.
The job closes December 7, 2018.
Assistant Fire Chief Full Job Description
We would also like to thank Fort Wainwright Fire Department for providing coverage during the awards ceremony.
Rookie of the year – Nhikitoa Soto Del Carpio
Driver of the year – Levi Weis
Medic of the year – Noah Hamm
Firefighter of the year – Zachary Yoder
15 Years of Service – Sarah Czech
Fellow Firefighter – Allen Williams
Fellow Medic – Noah Hamm
Most Volunteer Training Hours with 69.75 hours – Joseph Byrnes
Most Volunteer Live-In Training with 247.5 Hours— Max Heineken
Most Volunteer Live-In Hours with 6556.5 hours – Noah Hamm
Most Volunteer Hours (nonlive-in) with 1069.75 hours – Samantha Hatfield
We are very happy to announce that one of our volunteers Samanatha Hatfield graduated from the UAF Paramedic Academy today. Her hard work and perseverance have paid off and she will soon leave for her externship. Congratulations Hatfield, you have done a great job and we are proud that you are a member of our Department
Deputy Chief Learned presents Firefighter/EMT Connor Dayton with his service plaque.
April 25th was Firefighter/EMT Connor Dayton’s last shift as a volunteer firefighter with our department. Connor started with our Department as a scholarship firefighter and has become a valuable asset. Connor is moving back to Washington and has accepted a position with a Wildland Firefighting Crew. We wish him the best of luck in his new position.
March 22nd was Engineer/EMT2 Max Heineken’s last shift as a scholarship firefighter with our department. Max has done an oustanding job exceeding our expecations by rapidly progressing to an Engineer’s position. Max has accepted a position with the Fairbanks Fire Dept. and will soon be moving on to the next chapter in his fire service career. We wish him all the best at FFD.
We would like to congratulate the following student firefighters for making the University of Alaska Fairbanks’ Chancellors and Dean’s lists. This is a great accomplishment while volunteering 56 hours a week and being a full-time student.
Chancellor’s list (Students receiving a 3.9-grade point average or higher are placed on the chancellor’s list.):
Noah Hamm
Linsey Murphy
Adrian Rodriquez
Dean’s list (Students receiving a grade point average of between 3.5 and 3.89 are named to the deans’ list.):
Zachary Yoder
We are proud that Noah Hamm is a member of our Department. He is an outstanding man & firefighter. We thank Captain D’Agostino for inspiring Noah and wish him the best in his retirement.
Minn. Fire Captain And 6-Year-Old’s 14-Year Friendship Comes Full Circle
January 17, 2018 was Firefighter Kiana Johnson’s last day as a scholarship firefighter. She has accepted a job with the Tacoma Fire Department. We will miss her laugh and hard work ethic but wish her the best in her career.