Job Description

Job SummaryThe employee occupying the position of this class is responsible for completing assigned tasks as a basic firefighter assigned to a crew under direct supervision at various emergency scenes. This is a non bargaining unit.
Please Note: A prequalifying physical ability test will be scheduled for completion prior to hire. Successful candidates must also complete a 3-week fire academy post-hire.Pay GradeF001Minimum RequirementsSuccessful completion of Mat-Su Borough Basic Firefighter course or equivalent training program from another fire service organization.Vision Requirements: Ability to see and touch in order to effectively and safely operate equipment, drive Borough vehicles, and perform other essential job functions.Hearing Requirements: thresholds no greater than 25 dB without hearing aids.Incident Command System classes required before being cleared to respond to calls: ICS 100, 200, 700 and 800.Blood Borne Pathogens & Hazardous Materials courses required before you can respond to a call.Valid Alaska driver's license required with an acceptable driving record and criminal history.Duties/ResponsibilitiesUnder direct supervision functions at the task level to accomplish tactical objectives.Pulls and advances attack hose lines.Conducts searches for victims in burning buildings.Performs ventilation, forcible entry, property conservation, and other assigned tasks on fire and emergency scenes.Inspects and cares for assigned personal protective equipment, fire apparatus and associated equipment.Maintains fire stations for cleanliness and readiness.When staffing the EOC performs the functions assigned by the Event Commander to efficiently and effectively respond and manage an incident.Performs related work as required.On-call emergency responders for the Mat-Su Borough do not receive a benefits package. Following is brief description of the benefit(s) provided/available to this class of employee.Alaska Supplemental Benefits System:The Supplemental Benefits System (SBS) is in lieu of Social Security and is mandatory. An employee contributes at 6.13% of gross wages, matched by the Borough (6.13%), on the present wage base of $132,900.

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