North Slope Borough
Responds to emergencies and performs duties related to fire suppression, rescue, and emergency care during ground ambulance transport, in accordance with training level and Department SOPs.
Assists with supervision of station operations and oversees assigned volunteer members and departmental training.
Expected to serve as the incident commander in the absence of the Village Fire Chief.
This position is a regular member of the North Slope Borough Fire Department and is authorized to act under Alaska Statute 18.70.
The following duties
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intended as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by employees in this classification. These duties provide a representative summary of major responsibilities. Incumbents may not perform all listed duties and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties. Respond to emergencies and perform firefighting, rescue, and emergency medical duties as assigned. Operate, clean, and inspect emergency, fire, rescue, medical, and life-saving tools, equipment, and facilities. Maintain training skills and certifications through participation in applicable education and training opportunities. Inspect and maintain specialized firefighter self-contained breathing apparatus, air pack units, and other breathing and air filtration equipment. Coordinate refilling of breathing air and medical oxygen cylinders in the community and support Slope-wide efforts for these systems. Collaborate with the Village Fire Chief and Department leadership to oversee EMS operations, making recommendations as necessary. Perform Quality Assurance activities by reviewing patient care reports and fire incident reports for accuracy, completeness, compliance, and standards adherence. Assist with Department training to ensure courses are taught according to lesson plans and schedules. Ensure apparatus checks are completed and maintain inventory and mechanical check-off sheets regularly. Serve as the station HIPAA compliance officer and ensure staff receive required annual training. Perform other duties as assigned. Knowledge of NSB Fire Department policies, firefighting and emergency services techniques, safety, and legal issues. Knowledge of fire ground safety operations. Knowledge of pre-hospital emergency medical care practices. Ability to operate emergency response vehicles, specialized fire department and personal protective equipment, rescue, and medical tools and equipment. Skills in presenting training programs effectively. Ability to assess emergency medical patient needs and provide care, including in aero-medical environments. Skills in planning, organizing, and scheduling technical training classes. High School diploma or G.E.D., or a combination of education and work-related experience totaling 12 years. Valid Alaska Driver's License meeting insurance criteria. American Heart Association Basic Life Support Provider certification or Alaska EMS equivalent; Emergency Trauma Technician certification. Alaska Rural Firefighter Operations certification or approved equivalent; ICS 100, 200, 700, 800 training. Ability to obtain American Heart Association Basic Life Support Instructor certification or Alaska EMS equivalent within six months of course availability. Three years of paid or volunteer arctic firefighter experience. One year of supervisory experience. THE NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH IS AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG FREE WORKPLACE. This Job Description aims to describe the essential functions and qualifications but is not exhaustive. It may be modified for reasonable accommodations. This document is not a contract. Your signature indicates acknowledgment of understanding the essential functions and qualifications.
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ARE NOT
intended as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by employees in this classification. These duties provide a representative summary of major responsibilities. Incumbents may not perform all listed duties and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties. Respond to emergencies and perform firefighting, rescue, and emergency medical duties as assigned. Operate, clean, and inspect emergency, fire, rescue, medical, and life-saving tools, equipment, and facilities. Maintain training skills and certifications through participation in applicable education and training opportunities. Inspect and maintain specialized firefighter self-contained breathing apparatus, air pack units, and other breathing and air filtration equipment. Coordinate refilling of breathing air and medical oxygen cylinders in the community and support Slope-wide efforts for these systems. Collaborate with the Village Fire Chief and Department leadership to oversee EMS operations, making recommendations as necessary. Perform Quality Assurance activities by reviewing patient care reports and fire incident reports for accuracy, completeness, compliance, and standards adherence. Assist with Department training to ensure courses are taught according to lesson plans and schedules. Ensure apparatus checks are completed and maintain inventory and mechanical check-off sheets regularly. Serve as the station HIPAA compliance officer and ensure staff receive required annual training. Perform other duties as assigned. Knowledge of NSB Fire Department policies, firefighting and emergency services techniques, safety, and legal issues. Knowledge of fire ground safety operations. Knowledge of pre-hospital emergency medical care practices. Ability to operate emergency response vehicles, specialized fire department and personal protective equipment, rescue, and medical tools and equipment. Skills in presenting training programs effectively. Ability to assess emergency medical patient needs and provide care, including in aero-medical environments. Skills in planning, organizing, and scheduling technical training classes. High School diploma or G.E.D., or a combination of education and work-related experience totaling 12 years. Valid Alaska Driver's License meeting insurance criteria. American Heart Association Basic Life Support Provider certification or Alaska EMS equivalent; Emergency Trauma Technician certification. Alaska Rural Firefighter Operations certification or approved equivalent; ICS 100, 200, 700, 800 training. Ability to obtain American Heart Association Basic Life Support Instructor certification or Alaska EMS equivalent within six months of course availability. Three years of paid or volunteer arctic firefighter experience. One year of supervisory experience. THE NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH IS AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG FREE WORKPLACE. This Job Description aims to describe the essential functions and qualifications but is not exhaustive. It may be modified for reasonable accommodations. This document is not a contract. Your signature indicates acknowledgment of understanding the essential functions and qualifications.
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