Firefighter

Hiring status

Capital City Fire & Rescue - Firefighter has 3 vacancies.

Capital City Fire/Rescue is currently hiring for full-time, permanent positions.  The current hiring process will be utilized to fill the open positions as well as establish an eligibility list to be used to full 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 eligibility list may be extended up to one year from the effective date.

Salary

Starting wages $58,502 - $72,101 annually, depending upon experience and level of certification.

Job description

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. Typical Responsibilities Typical duties of a Firefighter EMT I, II, or III include:

• Quickly respond to a variety of emergency situations and perform rescue activities. Extinguish fires and render emergency medical care and assistance to those in need or in 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 to the apparatus.

  • Assesses properties on fire, such as smell and color of smoke, to determine what is burning and 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 Fire Chief/Incident Commander at the scene.

  • Evaluate whether entry of burning structure is feasible; forces open doors, windows, or gates; and breaks or cuts 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 test, usage, and fire and ambulance incidents.

  • Operate ambulance and other related emergency equipment. Assess general condition of 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 patient on instruction from medical personnel; check victims at scene for medic alert symbols or emblems; and transport 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 emergency and normal day to day operations, providing education and service in a professional manner.