Firefighter/EMT (N. Tongass)

JOB
Protects lives and property through activities associated with fire prevention, rescue, firefighting, hazardous materials and emergency medical incidents and participates in the training and maintenance activities necessary to achieve that end.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Responds to emergency calls for fire, medical, and other emergency situations.Drives fire apparatus and operates pumps and other equipment associated with emergency response including but not limited to; firefighting, rescue, salvage and maintenance.Enters burning buildings to accomplish extinguishment and/or rescue.Conducts support operations as necessary at all emergency scenes or operations.Conducts overhaul or clean-up operations as necessary to prevent further damage of property.Advances charged and uncharged hose lines and applies extinguishing agents to fires.Wears breathing apparatus, including mask, in confined areas.Positions and climbs ladders to gain access to upper floors or to accomplish rescue, extinguishment, access, ventilation or other duties necessary.Carries or moves heavy equipment and/or objects necessary to accomplish fire extinguishment, rescue, overhaul, or clean up.Effectively communicates verbally by means of two-way radio as well as person-to­ person and in writing through completion of various records, reports, memos and letters.Provides emergency medical service and assists the EMS Lieutenant as necessary or when requested.Maintains all applicable state and departmental requirements including, but not limited to, interior firefighter, EMT, EVOC, and instructor certifications.ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES: Provides instruction to other employees of this or a similar job classification in all aspects of procedure and technique relating to the duties required by this job description unless such instruction requires a specialized certification which the employee doing the training does not have.Inspects buildings for fire hazards and completes pre-fire plans as appropriate.Maintains apparatus, equipment, buildings and grounds.Participates in all phases of training necessary to acquire the knowledge and skills required of the position including training of volunteers.Presents classes and other training to various groups including other employees and members of the general public in subjects related to fire protection, fire prevention, and EMS.Receives and/or prepares various documentation (forms, checklists, reports, correspondence, etc.); processes, completes, and/or forwards as appropriate.Responds to routine requests for information from officials, employees, and members of the staff, the public or other individuals.Serves as Acting Lieutenant when so designated.Employ strong moral and ethical standards, must perform his/her duties in a manner that reflects positively on the Borough and the department and maintains a level of professional expertise and image that promotes efficient use of the resources available to the department.Performs other related duties as assigned.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or equivalent required. College level professional or technical studies in applicable program fields such as fire science, emergency medical services or methods of instruction also desirable. Preference may be given to persons with degrees in the above fields. Level of experience typified by three years of employment with a recognized municipal fire protection or EMS agency as a Firef1ghter/EMT or equivalent required. Volunteer time can be counted as being employed. LICENSES: Valid State of Alaska Driver's License with a driving record acceptable to the Borough's insurance carrier. Must be certified as a State of Alaska Firefighter I at time of hire and able to obtain Fire Service I Instructor certification within two (2) years of hire. Must be certified as a State of Alaska EMT I or Nationally Registered EMT at time of hire and able to obtain certification as a State of Alaska EMT II within two (2) years from date of hire. Any combination of related education and/or related experience will be considered if the candidate possesses the demonstrated ability.