Firefighter/EMT

SALARY LEVEL: Annual; assumed annual workload of 2850hrs
POSITION TYPE: Permanent Full-Time
FF/EMT-1: $80K +DOE FF/EMT-2: $83K + DOE FF/EMT-3: $85K + DOE FF/Paramedic: $92K + DOE

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QUALIFICATIONS:

48 hours on duty, 96 hours off
4/4/2025 CLOSE DATE: Open Until Filled

Fire Chief

1. Must be at least 18 years of age
2. Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent
3. Must have a current Alaska Driver’s License or be able to obtain one 4. Must have a current American Heart Association CPR Certification 5. Ability to pass a physical fitness test
6. Ability to work competently in stressful or emergent situations
7. Must have or obtain all required immunizations
8. Must attend meetings and training, including regular duty schedule

Certification Requirements by Level:

1. Must have or be willing to obtain Firefighter certifications (FF-1, or FF-2)
2. EMT-1: Must hold or obtain Alaska EMT-1 Certification within six (6) months of hire 3. EMT-2: Must hold Alaska EMT-2 Certification
4. EMT-3: Must hold Alaska EMT-3 Certification
5. Paramedic: Must hold Alaska Paramedic License

DUTIES:

1. Provide patient care within the defined scope of practice for certification level 2. Operate fire and emergency medical equipment and drive ambulances
3. Maintain accurate patient care and incident documentation
4. Perform daily inspections of ambulance and medical equipment

5. Assist with cleaning and maintaining department facilities and vehicles 6. Communicate clearly in person, via phone, and over radio
7. Perform and/or assume other job- or work-related duties as assigned

Additional Duties by Level:

EMT-1

Provide patient care within the defined scope of practice for certification level including but not limited to:

• Providebasiclifesupport(BLS)care
• Assisthigher-levelEMTsorParamedicsduringadvancedprocedures • Participateincommunityoutreachandsafetyeducation

Posted 4/4/2025: City website, FB, KOTZ, City Hall, PO

EMT-2

Provide patient care within the defined scope of practice for certification level including but not limited to:

• • • • • •

Provide basic life support (BLS) care
Assist higher-level EMTs or Paramedics during advanced procedures Participate in community outreach and safety education

Administermedicationswithinscope StartIVlinesandmanageairwaydevices AssistintrainingEMT-1personnel

EMT-3

Provide patient care within the defined scope of practice for certification level including but not limited to:

• Provide basic life support (BLS) care
• Assist higher-level Paramedics during advanced procedures
• Participate in community outreach and safety education
• Administer medications within scope
• Start IV lines and manage airway devices
• Assist in training EMT-1 personnel
• Provideadvancedairwaymanagement
• InterpretbasicECGrhythms
• CoordinatepatientcareinabsenceofParamedicParamedicProvide patient care within the defined scope of practice for certification level including but not limited to:

• Provide basic life support (BLS) care
• Assist higher-level EMTs or Paramedics during advanced procedures
• Participate in community outreach and safety education
• Administer medications within scope
• Start IV lines and manage airway devices
• Assist in training EMT-1 personnel
• Provide advanced airway management
• Interpret basic ECG rhythms
• Provideadvancedlifesupport(ALS)care
• Leadon-scenepatientcareandsuperviseEMTs
• Interpret12-leadECGsandadministeradvancedpharmacology
• Communicatewithmedicalcontrol
• Mentorlower-levelEMTsINTERESTED PERSONS SHOULD SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION TO CITY HALL OR EMAIL customerservice@kotzebue.orgEQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The City of Kotzebue is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.