FIREFIGHTER - Range 25 / IAFF

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

This position is represented by the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF)- Local 1264 and is subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the IAFF.
 
DEPARTMENT: Anchorage Fire Department (AFD)
HOURS OF WORK: 56-hour Kelly Schedule
LOCATION: Various Stations

To be considered for employment, applicants must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.

Under the direction of the Fire Captain, provide fire, rescue, and emergency medical care services. As an emergency medical technician or paramedic, examine, treat, care for, and transport sick and injured patients. Complete reports and maintain records. Prevent, combat, and extinguish fires. Provide rescue services. Perform apparatus and station maintenance duties. Complete professional training and study programs. Stand-by for emergency response. Perform other related duties as assigned or required.
 
 Firefighter positions require:

• Operating both as a member of a team and independently at incidents of uncertain duration.
• Spending extensive time outside exposed to the elements.
• Tolerating extreme fluctuations in temperature while performing duties. Performing physically demanding work in hot (up to 400 F), humid (up to 100% humidity) atmospheres while wearing equipment that significantly impairs body-cooling mechanisms.
• Experiencing frequent transition from hot to cold and from humid to dry atmospheres.
• Working in wet, icy, or muddy areas.
• Performing a variety of tasks on slippery, hazardous surfaces such as on rooftops or from ladders.
• Working in areas where sustaining traumatic or thermal injuries is possible.
• Facing exposure to carcinogenic dusts such as asbestos, toxic substances such as hydrogen cyanide, acids, carbon monoxide, or organic solvents either through inhalation or skin contact.
• Facing exposure to infectious agents such as hepatitis B or HIV.
• Wearing personal protective equipment that weighs approximately 60 pounds while performing firefighting tasks.
• Performing physically demanding work while wearing positive pressure breathing equipment with 1.5 inches of water column resistance to exhalation at a flow of 40 liters per minute.
• Performing complex tasks during life-threatening emergencies
• Working for long periods of time, requiring sustained physical activity and intense concentration.
• Facing life or death decisions during emergency conditions.
• Being exposed to grotesque sights and smells associated with major trauma and burn victims.
• Making rapid transitions from rest to near maximal exertion without warm-up periods.
• Operating in environments of high noise, poor visibility, limited mobility, at heights, and in enclosed or confined spaces.
• Using manual and power tools in the performance of duties.
• Relying on senses of sight, hearing, smell, and touch to help determine the nature of the emergency, maintain personal safety, and make critical decisions in a confused, chaotic, and potential life-threatening environment throughout the duration of the operation.

High School Diploma, GED, or Equivalent, must be at least 18 years old (by time of hire), and have a valid State of Alaska Driver's license with acceptable driving record by time of hire.

Additional Requirements:

• Satisfactory Medical Examination (meets National Fire Protection Association 1582 requirements) at time of hire.
• Satisfactory Psychological Assessment (determines job suitability) at time of hire.
• State of Alaska Firefighter I Certification within 90 days of hire.
• State of Alaska Firefighter II Certification within 90 days of hire.
• Anchorage Fire Department Journeyman Firefighter Certification no later than 48 months from date of hire as a condition of continued employment.
• State of Alaska Emergency Medical Technician I within 90 days of hire for EMT designated positions.
• State of Alaska Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic License or National Registry EMT-Paramedic Certification at time of hire for Paramedic designated positions.
• Physical Performance Assessment (PPA) within one (1) year of hire.

Preferences:
Preference may be given for applicants with previous firefighting experience.

State of Alaska Emergency Medical Technician I Certification or National Registry Emergency Medical Technician Basic Certification (will accept Advanced certifications).

 OR

State of Alaska Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic License or National Registry EMT-Paramedic Certification.

The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to http://www.uscis.gov/E-verify.  E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
 
TESTING INFORMATION AND NOTIFICATION:
 
 Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, have acceptable employment records, and meet Municipal standards related to driving guidelines and criminal conviction history may be invited to participate in the Firefighter Testing Process.

Applicants invited to test will be notified of further instruction via e-mail approximately the week of Monday, September 8^th, 2025. Ensure the email address provided on the application is valid and current.  Testing notifications will only be sent to the email address listed on the application.
 
The upcoming Online Written Examination will evaluate whether you possess the critical, and job-related, skills and abilities necessary for success on the job. Qualified applicants will be given instructions on the process and next steps to follow to take the online entry-level firefighter test on the schedule test date. Every qualified applicant will be given a specific test link ahead of the test day with instructions on how to access the online test. For the test day, applicants will need to ensure that they have a laptop or desktop computer (Windows, Mac, or Linux) and must use one of the following browsers (Chrome, Safari, Edge, or FireFox) to take the online test.
 
 Please continue to check http://www.muni.org/Departments/Fire/Pages/AFDRecruitment.aspx for further information regarding updates about the 2025 Entry-Level AFD Entry-Level Firefighter Test.

TESTING WILL BE CONDUCTED ON THE DATES LISTED BELOW - The Municipality of Anchorage and Anchorage Fire Department may adjust the dates in order to accommodate public safety needs. In the event of test adjustment all invited candidates will be notified of the adjustment through their provided contacts. 
 
 

Testing components include:

Remote Online Virtual Interview – September 17^th through approximately September 20^th, 2025. 

The Remote Online Virtual Interview is for candidates selected to move forward in the process following the written test. A link will be sent to candidates to complete the interview utilizing a web cam. The interview will be administered by a narrator with time given to the candidate to answer multiple situational-type questions. Candidates will have twenty (20) minutes to complete the interview.   

Selection Process – Tuesday, October 14^th through approximately Sunday, October 19^th, 2025. 
Fire Chief's Interview
 The top applicants who successfully complete all testing portions may be selected for a Fire Chief Interview for Firefighter positions. Upon completion of the interviews, the Fire Chief may select applicants to be forwarded to the reference checking process.
 
 Reference Checks 
 Reference checks will be completed for selected applicants. Current and past employers will be contacted. The Fire Chief (or designee) will make the final decision on applicants selected for conditional offers of employment.
 
CONDITIONAL OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT (COE) – Monday, November 10^th through Friday, November 14^th, 2025.
 
The Municipal Employment Office will contact the selected applicants to make a conditional offer of employment between approximately November 10^th - November 14^th, 2025. The conditional offer of employment is based upon successful completion of the conditions of employment:

• Satisfactory completion of a criminal background investigation (AS 12.62.160 and AS 12.62.400). Accordingly it will be necessary for the selected applicant to provide certain identification information and be fingerprinted. Fingerprint cards must be dated within 30 days from date requested. The processing fee of $47.00 plus the cost of being fingerprinted (variable), is the responsibility of the selected applicant and must be accomplished before beginning work.
• Medical assessments to determine the ability to perform physical requirements of the job, meeting National Fire Protection Association 1582 requirements.
• Psychological assessments to determine job suitability. All information from these exams are the property of the Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) and confidential. Copies of the exams will not be provided to the applicant by either the MOA or the medical provider. Participation in the examinations does not create a doctor-patient relationship with the examiner, as the exams are conducted solely to determine potential suitability for the aforementioned position and not to provide medical services or treatment to the applicant.
• Submission of a current copy of the applicant's State of Alaska driver's license and a current (dated within 30 days from date requested) copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) driving record, including a driving record from previous states if the Alaska driver's license was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history. The processing fee(s) are the responsibility of the selected applicant. For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the MOA Driving Conviction Guidelines. 

NOTE:
 As a condition of continued employment if hired for the position, the selected candidate(s) must obtain:

• State of Alaska Firefighter I Certification within 90 days of hire
• State of Alaska Firefighter II Certification within 90 days of hire
• Physical Performance Assessment (PPA) within one (1) year of hire
• Anchorage Fire Department Journeyman Firefighter Certification within 48 months of hire

All position required certifications and licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.
 

QUESTIONS: 
 Questions regarding the Anchorage Fire Department or the testing process should be directed to the AFD Fire Training Center at (907) 267-5002. Questions regarding the application process or pre-employment requirements should be directed to the Human Resources Office at (907) 343-4442.
 

Military Service Interview Preference:
 Veterans or who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach to the application a copy of their DD Forms 214, DD Forms 256, NGB Forms 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.
 
 Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual's command organization and show the name, signature, title and contact information for the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.
 
 The Municipality of Anchorage is an employer of National Service.  Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.
  
Application Process:
 Once an applicant clicks the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the www.GovernmentJobs.com website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile.  Applicants will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account.  NOTE: The GovernmentJobs website and applicant's profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage.  For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, applicants may contact the GovernmentJobs customer support line at 1-855-524-5627.
  
 For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Human Resources Department at (907) 343-4447during regular business hours of Monday – Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, Alaska Time.