Notice of Job Opening

Engineer/Medic – Fulltime/paid

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:

• Must be at least 19 years of age
• 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 years of driving experience and maintain insurability under SVFD’s vehicle insurance policy.
• State of Alaska or IFSAC Firefighter I
• Current State of Alaska EMT-3 certification.
• IS-100, IS-700 certification.
• Certified by current or past fire department to operate a fire apparatus (engine, tender, or quint) for emergency response.

Preferred Qualifications:

• State of Alaska or IFSAC Firefighter II
• State of Alaska Fire Apparatus Driver/Pumper/Mobile Water Supply operator
• State of Alaska MICP
• Associates degree in municipal fire control or related field
• Associates degree in paramedicine or related field
• State of Alaska or IFSAC Fire Instructor I
• State of Alaska or IFSAC Fire Officer I
• State of Alaska Rapid Intervention Technician
• State of Alaska Hazardous Materials Technician
• Currently authorized by a department to operate as a lead medic at the EMT-3A level
• NWCG Firefighter Type 2

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

Steese Application

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

Steese Application

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 22^nd 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 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.

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