Emergency Response Specialist/Chief I

Primary Functions/Responsibilities

- Lead by example in our Incident Free Culture.

- Work 2x2 week rotation, while on shift on call for all emergencies.

- Responsible for coordinating and the safe execution of the emergency response training program that includes, but is not limited to, the following areas.

- Fire Department Operations

- Facility Emergencies

- Structural Fire Suppression and related activities

- Aircraft Emergencies

- Technical rescue practices

- State of Alaska Firefighter I program.

- Company level fire officer training

- Medical emergency response

- Haz-Mat Operations

- Oversee and coordinate the operational readiness of all fire apparatus, tools, and support equipment.

- Teach and coordinate Respiratory Inspection and Fire Extinguisher training classes.

- Responsible for oversight of the respiratory service and maintenance program.

- Participate in all emergency and non-emergency operations for the Fire Department and Rescue Team

- Assumes the On-Scene Commander role for spill or hazardous materials events in the absence of the Emergency Services Chief.

- Critical staff for NS wide Spill Response

- Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

Basic Requirements

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- Legally authorized to work in the United States

- Current, valid driver’s license

- Associate’s degree in fire/EMS related field or equivalent

- State of Alaska certified EMT II or higher level of licensing designation (or ability to obtain reciprocity)

- Certified Firefighter I or higher (IFSAC/Pro Board)

- 3 + years of experience leading and motivating emergency response volunteers. - Minimum 5 + years of experience with EMS practices, safety requirements and best practices, the incident command system, NIMS, Emergency equipment, and training methods

Preferred Qualifications

- 7+ years of progressively responsible fire and EMS service experience

- Bachelor’s degree in fire, emergency management, EMS, or related field

- Certified Fire Service Instructor I or higher (IFSAC/Pro Board)

- Experience working with a career/volunteer combination department.

- EMS patient care and transport experience with Paramedic preferred.

- Training program developed and evaluation, assessment, planning strategies, and achieving performance results.

- Certified Incident Safety Officer

- Possess a “passion” for training with education, certification, and instructional credentials that demonstrate this.

- Demonstrated skills to maintain and present all manner of data, records, and reports.

- Takes accountability for actions and follows through on commitments.

- Actively communicates and takes time to safely perform work to protect our people and environment.

- Mentors, coaches and develops others to bring out their full potential.

- Build positive relationships across organizations that foster a strong work environment.

Key Interfaces

- North Slope Emergency Response Team Members

- North Slope Operations Leadership Team

- Alaska HSE Leadership Team