Firefighter

Firefighter/EMT Position

The City of Valdez Fire Department is seeking a motivated, driven, and team-oriented individual to join our ranks as a Firefighter/EMT. The City will be hiring three Firefighter I/EMT I positions. These positions are being made possible through funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program. This is a three-year, grant-funded, limited-term position.

This is a full-time, non-exempt, benefited position working a Kelly Shift schedule. Under the direct supervision of a Fire Company Officer, the Firefighter/EMT performs firefighting, rescue, and emergency medical duties to protect life and property during emergency incidents. Firefighters in this position are represented by IAFF Local 5618.

Why Join Us? The City of Valdez offers an excellent benefits package, including: affordable medical, vision, dental, Rx, and hearing insurance with low deductibles, matching retirement plans, paid time off and holiday pay, opportunities for overtime shifts, continuing education benefits, and much more.

This position is open until filled, and candidate review is ongoing.

Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED, IFSAC/Pro Board Hazmat Operations Certification, IFSAC/Pro Board Firefighter I Certification, State of Alaska Emergency Medical Technician I, valid driver's license and ability to obtain an Alaska driver's license within 90 days, ability to pass a nationwide background check, ability to pass an NFPA 1582 compliant physical exam (post-offer), ability to pass a comprehensive drug panel screening (post-offer).

Preferred Qualifications: IFSAC/Pro Board Firefighter II Certification, State of Alaska EMT-III / EMT-A Certification.

Working Conditions: The regular work schedule for employees of the Operations Division shall be approximately fifty-six (56) hours per week on alternating shifts (known as the Kelly Schedule). Shift duration will be twenty-four (24) hours beginning at 0830 hours and ending at 0830 hours the next day. This will mean a typical work schedule of one (1) on, one (1) off, one (1) on, one (1) off, one (1) on, four (4) off, on a continuous basis, this is considered a tour of duty.

Duties are performed in both indoor and outdoor environments, sometimes in inclement weather and varying temperatures. Firefighters may be exposed to hazardous materials, dangerous machinery, and situations with potential physical risk. Maintaining a high level of physical fitness to meet department standards is essential.