Firefighter I / AEMT - Paramedic - Central Emergency Services

JOB Under the general direction and supervision of the Central Emergency Service (CES) Fire Chief or their designee, the Firefighter

I / AEMT

• Paramedic performs emergency procedures in order to preserve and maintain life and property.

Firefighters are also responsible for maintaining facilities, apparatus and equipment.

Residency:

The Firefighter I must reside within at least a 20-minute response time by roadway to the nearest department fire station.

• Wage Advertised includes 5% AEMT pay. Effective 7/11/26, contingent upon Assembly adoption of FY27 budget, and Collective Bargaining Agreement, base wage will increase to $26.24 hr. / $76,410.88 annual
• which includes + 5% AEMT certification pay.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Required Minimum Qualifications:

EDUCATION

High School Diploma or GED CERTIFICATIONS and

LICENSING

IFSAC or State of Alaska Firefighter I, or obtain within 12-months of hire, shall obtain Firefighter II certification within 24 months of hire. Required level of EMS certification as noted on posting. This minimum level must be maintained as a condition of employment. A valid, unrestricted Alaska driver's license

AEMT Certifications and Licensing:

State of Alaska

• AEMT or National Equivalent (AEMT)

Expanded Scope Criteria Paramedic Certifications and Licensing:

State of Alaska

• Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic (MICP) or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
• Paramedic (NRP) and obtain State of Alaska
• MICP within 12-month probationary period.

Shall successfully complete CES Paramedic 2 training and testing within 24 months.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications:

Experience as a volunteer firefighter with Central Emergency Services Paramedic certification preferred College degree in Fire or EMS-related science

ADDITIONAL APPLICATION STEPS

All applicants, must go through registration and pass the written examination with National Testing Network in addition to submitting an application for employment. Please visit their website at www.nationaltestingnetwork.com to register and complete the Firefighter Written Exam. Your written examination will be good for one year after test completion and will not need to be retaken if there are future openings within that same test year timeframe.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk, use hands to feel or handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear; and smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently transport up to 50 pounds, and occasionally transport over 100 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Examination:

Firefighter medical examination CES Physical Ability Test May be required to complete CES Engineer Training Program and testing within time frames set by department.