Temporary (Seasonal) Firefighter/Emt

Homer Volunteer Fire Department recruitment contact:

Fire Chief, Dan Jager

(907) 235-3155 or

tcrowder@ci.homer.ak.us

GENERAL FUNCTIONS

Multifaceted position that responds to emergency calls as a Firefighter-Basic Life Support EMT.

JOB FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR ACTIVITIES:

1. Responds to emergency calls as a Firefighter-EMS responder, drives and operates required vehicles and equipment.
2. Performs vehicle readiness checks, equipment inventories and other related tasks.
3. Performs emergency aid and rescue activities including administering Basic Life support and providing other assistance as required.
4. Represents the fire department and the city at the fire department watch desk by responding to citizen inquiries and other public and agency contacts.
5. Performs general care and maintenance of fire department facilities and equipment including housekeeping, maintenance and minor repairs.
6. Assists with public education, fire prevention, and disaster preparedness programs.
7. Performs some routine purchasing for the fire department.
8. Performs other duties as directed.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Must be a State of Alaska EMT 1
• Working knowledge of modern office procedures and use of computers and software programs Requires excellent organizational and communication skills
• Working knowledge of driver safety; working knowledge of Basic Life Support Care
• Must be able to drive ambulance and utility type vehicles within 2 weeks of hire
• Requires High School Diploma or GED
• State of Alaska Certified Firefighter 1 certification desired, but not required
• Working knowledge of modern office procedures and use of computers and software programs including; Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Fire Department specific software
• Requires excellent organizational and communication skills. Able to perform minor maintenance repairs.
• Must be willing to learn and demonstrate a positive attitude.

DECISION MAKING RESPONSIBILITIES

Requires ability to exercise independent judgment in the performance of all aspects of duties. Responsible for decisions which may involve possible loss of life or destruction of property. Activities are a major source of potential liability to the City, job responsibilities requires confidentiality.

SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY

None.

EXTERNAL VISIBILITY/CONTACT

Low contact with key city personnel and frequency of presentations/attendance at public meetings. High frequency of contact with general public. Low frequency of contact with government officials and key service personnel.

WORKING CONDITIONS

High frequency of exposure to hazardous situations in performance of firefighter or EMT duties. Moderate exposure to adverse weather conditions. May be required to work swing or graveyard shifts, holidays and overtime. Regularly on-call by pager for emergency calls. Must be able to meet physical requirements for a Firefighter/EMT as defined by Homer Fire Department policy.