Job Description

Posting number: 2026-01458E

Department: KACHEMAK EMERGENCY SERVICE AREA

Division: KACHEMAK EMERGENCY SA

Job classification: Temporary Firefighter- KESA

Posting type: Open

Categories: Fire & EMS

Summary

Under the general direction and supervision of the Kachemak Emergency Service Area (KESA) Fire Chief or designee, the Temporary Firefighter performs emergency procedures in order to preserve and maintain life and property. Firefighters are also responsible for maintaining facilities, apparatus and equipment.

Examples of duties

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED

Certifications and Licensing:

• IFSAC or State of Alaska Firefighter I preferred
• Must have EMT III, AKEMT or Paramedic.
• A valid, unrestricted Alaska driver’s license

Qualifications

1. Performs firefighting duties according to standard operating procedures including directing water or chemical agents for the control and extinguishment of fires, positioning and climbing ladders for rescue and fire extinguishment, creating openings into buildings, protecting property from water and smoke damage, and emergency rescue operations for fire-trapped victims.
2. Responds to fire, medical, rescue and other emergency calls. Drives vehicles, positions apparatus, and operates equipment.
3. Performs emergency medical skills as defined by the State of Alaska and departmental Standard Operating Guidelines. Certification levels shall be maintained as a condition of employment.
4. Performs assigned duties in maintaining apparatus, buildings, equipment, grounds and hydrants as directed by supervisor.
5. Participates in scheduled drills, attends firefighting and EMS courses to improve knowledge and skill level, learns hydraulics and pump operation to perform engineer duties, and assists emergency responder volunteers with their departmental education.
6. Has a working knowledge of the proper use of fire department emergency tools and equipment.
7. Has a working knowledge of proper radio procedures.
8. Knows and follows departmental safety policies and procedures.

Additional Functions:

1. Other related duties as assigned.

Supplemental information

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk, use hands to feel or handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear; and smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently transport up to 50 pounds, and occasionally transport over 100 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.