Firefighter/EMT

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must live within 12 road miles of fire station and maintain telephone service.
• Training and experience will vary in accordance with the designated Fire/Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) levels as follows:
• Firefighter/EMT I: High school diploma or General Education Development (GED); Firefighter I Certification; and State of Alaska EMT I Certification.
• Firefighter/EMT II: High school diploma or General Education Development (GED); up to one year of specialized or technical training beyond high school; Firefighter I Certification; and State of Alaska EMT II Certification.
• Firefighter/EMT III: High school diploma or General Education Development (GED); up to one year of specialized or technical training beyond high school; one year of fire experience; Firefighter I Certification; and State of Alaska EMT III Certification.
• Must be able to pass the Fire Department fitness test, medical exam, and pulmonary function test.

Pay

• Firefighter/EMT I: $23.91
• Firefighter/EMT II: $25.00
• Firefighter/EMT III: $26.09

Application Process

The application package includes the documents listed below. Please carefully proofread and submit as one application package. Incomplete applications may be disqualified from further review.

• City of Kodiak Employment Application
• Optional, but highly encouraged; Cover Letter, Resume, and any other documents relevant to this position

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