Firefighter EMT I-II-III

Firefighter EMTCome join us in Alaska's capital city as a Firefighter EMT These positions are flexibly staffed. While we will hire a Firefighter EMT at the lowest level, we will prioritize those applicants with the higher levels of EMT and Firefighter certifications. If employed at a lower level, automatic promotion to the next level in the flex series will occur once a higher-level certification is acquired.We are looking for individuals who can embody our mission, vision, and values in service to the community. Core values include teamwork, integrity, professionalism, positive attitude, and service. Our mission is to serve and protect our community from life- and property-threatening emergencies in a competent, professional, and proactive manner. Our vision is to provide fire, rescue, and emergency medical services at the highest level of excellence, professionalism, and commitment to the community. Proud of our past and embracing our future, the members of Capital City Fire/Rescue will work as an effective and integrated team, dedicated to continuous improvement and maintaining a positive environment.CCFR provides 24/7 emergency response for the City and Borough of Juneau. All permanent full-time positions work 24-hour shifts and live at the station during their shift. CCFR has two live-in stations, the Juneau station located in downtown Juneau, and the Glacier station located near the Juneau International Airport. In addition, we have Douglas, Auke Bay, and Lynn Canal Stations.This recruitment is open until filled. We have three (3) vacancies to fill. We are reviewing applicants and inviting qualified individuals to participate in our selection process as they apply. If you have applied after the vacant positions have been filled, you will be notified. We encourage all applicants who are interested in this position to apply in a timely fashion. This is a benefited and union-represented position. For more details about benefits, please visit the following web link.Typical duties of a Firefighter EMT I, II, or III include: quickly responding to a variety of emergencies and performing rescue activities; extinguishing fires and rendering emergency medical care and assistance to those in need or crisis; searching and rescuing people from fires and other emergencies; responding quickly to alarms/pagers, being able to put on protective clothing rapidly, and loading necessary equipment onto the apparatus; assessing properties on fire; listening, relaying, and following the verbal orders of the Fire Chief/Incident Commander at the scene; evaluating whether entry into the burning structure is feasible; checking, operating, and maintaining generators, air compressors, breathing apparatus, light plants, rescue equipment, and other specialized firefighting/rescue equipment and tools; operating ambulance and other related emergency equipment; administering necessary emergency care to stabilize a patient for transport; administering CPR; administering intravenous fluids and medications to a patient on instruction from medical personnel; checking victims at the scene for medic alert symbols or emblems; and transporting the patient to ambulance or emergency vehicle with special care to avoid further injury. Aircraft firefighting and rescue duties may also be required.Education: High School graduation or a valid GED certificate. Other: Not less than 18 years of age at the time of appointment. A valid Alaska Driver's License at the time of appointment and for continued employment. Certification(s): Certification as a State of Alaska Firefighter I or an equivalent certification as determined by the Fire Chief. Certification as a State of Alaska Emergency Medical Technician I or higher. Continued employment requires completion of the on-the-job training program, meeting or exceeding performance standards, and the following conditions: Firefighter- EMT I - Range 726) $58,502.08 - $65,520.00 Annually (DOQ): Within twelve (12) months of appointment, full-time employees must obtain and maintain certification as a State of Alaska EMT II. Firefighter- EMT II - Range 727) $61,443.20 - $68,752.32 Annually (DOQ): Must have a valid EMT II certification upon appointment and for continued employment. Firefighter- EMT III - Range 728) $67,267.20 - $72,101.12 Annually (DOQ): Must have a valid EMT III certification upon appointment and for continued employment.