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North Slope Borough
Firefighter/Mechanic
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What they do
A Firefighter responds to fire alarms and other emergency calls. Puts out fires and rescues people from buildings. Responds to medical emergencies and assists with search and rescue efforts and industrial or hazardous waste accidents. Provides fire prevention programs or inspections in the community. May be specially trained to fight forest fires.
$66,618 / year median in Alaska
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Performs firefighting and emergency medical duties; diagnoses, repairs and maintains specialized firefighter equipment and vehicles. The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties. Responds to emergencies and performs firefighting, rescue, and emergency medical duties. Provide specialized inspection, maintenance, and repair of Fire Department vehicles, fire stations, emergency equipment, and non-emergency equipment. Maintain maintenance logs, schedules, reports, and other documents. Maintain inventory and readiness of assigned equipment and related supplies. Reviews status of vehicles and equipment, and recommends equipment replacement and repairs. Assist with vehicle and equipment operation and maintenance training. Operates and inspects emergency, fire, rescue, medical and life saving tools and equipment. Travel to Villages for Maintenance of Apparatus and Equipment. Perform other duties as assigned. Knowledge of NSB Fire Department policies and procedures, firefighting and emergency services techniques and procedures, and related safety and legal issues. Skill in effectively diagnosing and troubleshooting maintenance and repairs on Fire Department vehicles and equipment. High school graduate or G.E.D/or, a combination of 12 years of education and related work experience. Two years of heavy or light duty vehicle and equipment repair and maintenance work experience; Ability to obtain certification as State of Alaska Firefighter I and Emergency Trauma Technician within one year of appointment; Valid Alaska Driver's License that meets North Slope Borough insurance criteria.