Firefighter Paramedic

This is a great opportunity to begin a career in Fire and EMS!

We are looking for individuals who can embody our mission, vision, and values in service to the community.

CORE VALUES: Teamwork, Integrity, Professionalism, Positive Attitude, and Service

OUR MISSION: We serve and protect our community from life- and property-threatening emergencies in a competent, professional, and proactive manner.

OUR VISION: 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.

WORKING HOURS AND LOCATION

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.

NOTE: This is a benefited and union-represented position. For more details about benefits, please visit the following web link: https://juneau.org/human-resources/benefits

• Quickly respond to a variety of emergencies and perform rescue activities. Extinguish fires and render emergency medical care and assistance to those in need or crisis.
• Search and rescue people from fires and other emergencies, which may involve carrying children, injured, infirm, or frightened people from burning buildings; locate and dig out people trapped in tunnels, pipes, or excavations; rescue people trapped on cliffs, ledges, etc.; perform water or ice rescues; and, evacuate people from hazardous spills/areas of contamination by chemicals, gas, etc.
• Respond quickly to alarms/pagers, be able to put on protective clothing rapidly, and load necessary equipment onto the apparatus.
• Assesses properties on fire, such as smell and color of smoke, to determine what is burning, what equipment and extinguishing agents to use, and what protective gear to wear; assesses effects of weather, wind, humidity, and other conditions on the fire; assesses best route for evacuation and access to the fire scene; and relay information to responding firefighters.
• Listen, relay, and follow the verbal orders of the Fire Chief/Incident Commander at the scene.
• Evaluate whether entry into the burning structure is feasible; force open doors, windows, or gates; and break or cut into walls, roofs, or fences to gain access to fire or to search area.
• Check, operate, and maintain generators, air compressors, breathing apparatus, light plants, rescue equipment, and other specialized firefighting/rescue equipment and tools. Maintain records and prepare reports on equipment tests, usage, and fire and ambulance incidents.
• Operate ambulance and other related emergency equipment. Assess the general condition of the injured individual by noting vital signs, pupil dilation, respiration, skin temperature, alertness, and mental orientation.
• Administer necessary emergency care to stabilize a patient for transport; administer CPR; administer intravenous fluids and medications to the patient on instruction from medical personnel; check victims at the scene for medic alert symbols or emblems; and transport the patient to ambulance or emergency vehicle with special care to avoid further injury.
• Aircraft firefighting and rescue duties, including airport-specific response procedures under the Federal Aviation Administration and other applicable state or federal regulations. If assigned, may be required to drive ARFF apparatus.
• May be required to travel in aircraft and watercraft to provide emergency medical services. When properly trained, may be required to respond to and perform specialized skills in technical rescue responses such as hazmat, rope, or confined space.
• Participate in required training to maintain and enhance firefighting and emergency medical knowledge and skill; attend classes in first aid, emergency medical techniques, firefighting, equipment, etc.; learn and practice new methods; and participate in drills.
• Deal with the public in emergencies and normal day-to-day operations, professionally providing education and service.

Education: High School graduation or possession of a GED certificate.

Other:

Not less than 19 years of age at the time of appointment.

A valid Driver's License at the time of appointment and for continued employment. At the time of appointment either:

1. License as a State of Alaska Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic; or,
2. Certification with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians as a Paramedic; or,
3. Equivalent licensure in another state, province, or territory. (Note: appointment will be made conditionally pending successful completion of the written and practical examination for emergency medical technician-paramedic, administered by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.)

Firefighter Paramedics: Certification as a State of Alaska Firefighter I or an equivalent certification as determined by the Fire Chief at the time of appointment and for continued employment.

NOTE: Appointment to Firefighter – Paramedic positions will be made conditionally pending successful completion of all portions of the psychological assessment, Physical Agility Test, and medical evaluation.

Continued employment and advancement opportunities

Continued employment requires completion of the on-the-job training program, meeting or exceeding performance standards, and the following conditions:

The employee must be able to receive and continue to maintain licensure as a State of Alaska Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic to perform the duties of this position.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This recruitment will be used to create an eligible list to fill current and future vacancies which may occur within the next twelve months, subject to an interview and re-evaluation of the candidate’s current job performance. At the discretion of the Fire Chief, the eligible list may be extended up to one year from the effective date. The City and Borough of Juneau may revise or change the examinations or examining procedure at any time during the period and require candidates to meet the revised examination procedures or pass the revised examinations to maintain eligibility for appointment.

ADDITIONAL APPLICATION STEPS

All applicants, including Juneau residents, must go through registration and pass the written examination with Public Safety Testing in addition to applying with the CBJ Human Resources & Risk Management Department. Please visit their website at www.publicsafetytesting.com to register and complete the In-Home Firefighter Written Exam and the Personal History Statement. This must be completed before the time of the interview. For further information email: info@publicsafetytesting.com, or call 1-866-HIRE-911.

Successful candidates must pass Phase 1 of the selection process by meeting the minimum qualifications outlined below, passing an oral board, passing professional reference checks, and passing a criminal background check. Once this is accomplished, they will move to Phase 2 of the selection process, where they must pass a psychological evaluation, pass a physical “fit for duty” medical exam, and pass a physical agility test.

HIRING MANAGER CONTACT INFO

Hiring Manager: Assistant Chief of Operations, Dan Jager

Phone Number: (907)586-5322, ext. 4314

Email: Dan.Jager@juneau.gov