**2 VACANCIES**

*THIS RECRUITMENT ALSO ESTABLISHES A FUTURE ELIGIBILITY POOL*

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
This is a great opportunity to begin a career in the Fire Service. 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

The CCFR provides 24/7 emergency response for the City & Borough of Juneau. Permanent full-time seasonal positions work a 42-hour work week and do not live at the station during shift. Shift hours would fall between 8 am – 8 pm. Seasonal positions generally work from spring to fall. The 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.

DESCRIPTION OF WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Firefighter-EMT’s respond quickly to a variety of emergency situations and perform rescue activities. They extinguish fires and render emergency medical care and assistance to those in need or crisis.

Firefighter-EMTs operate the ambulance and other related emergency equipment. Assesses the general condition of the injured individual by noting vital signs, pupil dilation, respiration, skin temperature, alertness, and mental orientation.

They administer necessary emergency medical 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 patient(s) to ambulance or emergency vehicle with special care to avoid further injury.

Firefighter-EMTs 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 and areas of contamination by chemicals, gas, etc.

Our personnel must respond quickly to alarms and pagers, be able to put on protective clothing rapidly, and load necessary equipment to the apparatus.

Listens, relays, and follows the verbal orders of the Fire Chief/Incident Commander at the scene.

Checks, operates, and maintains generators, air compressors, breathing apparatus, light plants, rescue equipment, and other specialized firefighting/rescue equipment and tools. Maintains records and prepares reports on equipment tests, usage, and fire and ambulance incidents.

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.

Participates in required training to maintain and enhance firefighting and emergency medical knowledge and skill; attends classes in first aid, emergency medical techniques, firefighting, equipment, etc.; learns and practices new methods; and participates in drills.

Deals with the public in emergency and normal day-to-day operations, professionally providing education and services related to their duties as assigned.

Firefighter-Trainee EMT I Minimum Qualifications

Education:     High School graduation or a valid GED certificate.

Other:             Not less than 18 years of age at time of appointment.

A valid Alaska Driver's License at time of appointment and for continued employment.

Certification(s): Certification by the State of Alaska as an Emergency Medical Technician I or higher at   time of appointment and for continued employment

Certification as a State of Alaska Firefighter within eighteen (18) months of appointment.

Note: Appointment to a Firefighter Trainee EMT position will be made conditionally pending successful completion of all portions of the psychological assessment, and the medical evaluation.

Firefighter EMT I Minimum Qualifications

Education:       High School graduation or a valid GED certificate.

Other:               Not less than 18 years of age at the time of appointment.

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

Certification (s): Certification as a State of Alaska Firefighter I or an equivalent certification as determined by the Fire Chief at time of appointment.

Certification as a State of Alaska Emergency Medical Technician I or higher.

NOTE:        Appointment to a Firefighter EMT position will be made conditionally pending successful completion of all portions of the psychological assessment, CPAT, 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:

EMT I: Within twelve (12) months of appointment, full-time employees must obtain and maintain certification as a State of Alaska EMT II.

NOTE TO APPLICANTS

This recruitment will be used to create an eligible list to fill 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.

EXAMINATION

All applicants, including Juneau residents, must go through the 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: [email protected], or call 1.866.HIRE-911.

INTERVIEW SCHEDULE

Interviews will be held on Thursday, March 9, 2023. Interview locations will be at 820 Glacier Avenue, Juneau, AK, or via zoom.

If you have questions about this position please call Brenwynne Grigg at (907) 586-5322, ext. 4320.

The City and Borough of Juneau is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The CBJ also complies with Title I of the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation to apply for this position can contact the City & Borough of Juneau Human Resources/Risk Management HR Office at (907)586-0227, via email at [email protected] or written correspondence to 155 South Seward, Juneau, AK 99801.