Firefighter/EMT

Responds to emergencies and performs duties related to fire suppression, rescue, emergency care during ground and air ambulance transport; other tasks as appropriate and in accordance with level of training. Assist with departmental training; travel to North Slope villages as needed to provide support and training. This position is a regular member of the North Slope Borough Fire Department and is authorized to act under Alaska Statute 18.70.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Respond to emergencies and perform fire fighting, rescue, emergency medical and medevac duties as assigned. Assist the Battalion Chief and Village Fire Chief's with support as needed. Travel to and work in outlying villages to provide support and training. Assist the Battalion Chief/Training Officer and/or Emergency Services Instructor to assure training course is taught according to lesson plan and as scheduled. Assist with coordinating special projects as needed and assist as assigned. Assist with the NSB Fire Department Explorer Program as needed. Maintain training skills and certification through participation in applicable education opportunities and training as required. Maintain inventory, readiness of equipment and supplies. Operate, clean and inspect emergency, fire, rescue, medical and life saving tools, equipment and facilities. Maintain certifications and personal records of certification. Perform other duties as assigned.

This position is NON-Rotational. Housing is NOT provided. Therefore, due to extreme weather conditions in the arctic and for your safety, housing accommodations must be located and pre-arranged by the applicant prior to the start of employment. The applicant must pay for housing; it is not provided by the NSB.

This position will be required to work a non-traditional work schedule, and work a 48/96 schedule. The incumbent will be on-duty at the Fire Station for 2 days, followed by 4 days off. While on-duty, the incumbent will be required to stay at the Fire Station.

Benefits: Health care is provided at no cost to the employee (no premiums). Coverage includes major medical, preventive care, vision, dental and prescription drug benefits.

Requirements: High school diploma or GED, ability to obtain Firefighter/EMT Trainee certifications within six months of hire, valid Alaska Driver's License, career ladder position with certifications required on specified schedule

Salary: $29.17 Hourly

Application Deadline: 2026-10-02