Willow Emergency Response Specialist/Chief
Posted 3 days ago. Be among the first 25 applicants.
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
- 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
Seniority Level
Mid-Senior level
Employment Type
Contract
Job Function
Business Development; Staffing and Recruiting
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