Firefighter/EMT

About this role

<p>The City of Kodiak is recruiting for regular, full-time <strong>Firefighter/EMT </strong>positions in the Kodiak Fire Department that is dedicated to protecting lives and serving the community. </p><p>Under general supervision, performs various duties to protect life, property, and environment including, but not limited to: responding to emergency medical, fire, rescue, and hazardous material alarms and public service calls; drives, operates, and maintains firefighting, emergency medical, and associated vehicles, apparatus, and equipment; performs the full range of fire suppression duties; renders medical aid and lifesaving assistance; participates in fire prevention and education programs; conducts and participates in firefighting, fire prevention, public education, and related training activities. </p><p>The Fire Department provides all fire protection and fire prevention services within the City. The Department also provides emergency medical and ambulance service area-wide in an efficient and cost effective manner. The Firefighter/EMT performs as an individual and team member in the delivery of fire protection services through fire suppression, fire prevention, emergency med

Requirements

<p>Must be at least 18 years of age. Must live within 12 road miles of fire station and maintain telephone service. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align: center;">Training and experience will vary in accordance with the designated Fire/Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) levels as follows: &nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Firefighter/EMT I</strong>: High school diploma or General Education Development (GED); Firefighter I Certification; and State of Alaska EMT I Certification.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Firefighter/EMT II</strong>: High school diploma or General Education Development (GED); up to one year of specialized or technical training beyond high school; Firefighter I Certification; and State of Alaska EMT II Certification. &nbsp;</p><p><strong>Firefighter/EMT III</strong>: High school diploma or