Job Description
Job Description
Company Description
Girdwood Fire and Rescue is hiring for paid on call community firefighters.
Role Description
This is a part-time role as a community paid on call firefighter located in the Alaska's mountain ski resort town, Girdwood, Alaska. The Community Paid on Call Firefighter will be responsible for responding to emergency calls, providing fire suppression services, performing rescues, and emergency medical care. Additional duties include conducting fire safety education, maintaining firefighting equipment, and participating in training drills and exercises. This role also involves engaging with the community to enhance fire safety awareness and providing exceptional customer service to residents in need. To apply go to www.girdwoodfire.com.
Qualifications
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills and Communication
- Dedication and willingness to serving the community with compassion and customer service
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team in stressful situations with inclement weather
- Physical fitness and the ability to perform strenuous tasks
- Certification in firefighting and emergency medical response is a plus but we also train
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- CPR preferred
- Experience with computers, report writing and attention to detail
- Driving record and background check required