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Job Description
**Note to posting: Effective 7/12/25, wage will increase to $23.42/hr. $68199.04/annual.
Central Emergency Services (CES) is one of Alaska's largest and most dynamic combination fire and EMS departments. We proudly serve more than 1,000 square miles on the scenic Kenai Peninsula, covering the City of Soldotna and the communities of Sterling, Ridgeway, Kasilof, Funny River, and Kalifornsky Beach (K-Beach).
Located south of Anchorage, CES protects a year-round population of 25,451, which doubles during the summer with the arrival of tourists, anglers, and seasonal workers. Our region is known for its stunning natural beauty, tight-knit communities, and world-class outdoor recreation-from glacial lakes and snowmobile trails to fishing rivers and the expansive Kenai National Wildlife Refuge.
CES operates five fire stations with a dedicated team of 49 full-time employees and 30 volunteers. We provide a full spectrum of emergency services, including:- Structural and wildland firefighting
- Emergency medical services (EMS)
- Technical rescue
- Dive and water rescue
- Specialized off-road rescue using boats, ATVs, UTVs, and snowmobiles
The Firefighter I / EMT I - Paramedic performs emergency procedures in order to preserve and maintain life and property. Firefighters are also responsible for maintaining facilities, apparatus and equipment.
Additional EMS pay incentives. The following shall not be combined:
+3% EMT III
+5% EMT III expanded scope or AEMT
+10% Paramedic I
+15% Paramedic II
Residency: Required to reside within at least a 20-minute response time by roadway to the nearest department fire station.
ADDITIONAL APPLICATION STEPS
All applicants, must go through registration and pass the written examination with National Testing Networkin addition to submitting an application for employment. Please visit their website at www.nationaltestingnetwork.com to register and complete the Firefighter Written Exam. Your written examination will be good for one year after test completion and will not need to be retaken if there are future openings within that same test year timeframe.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
EDUCATION:- High School Diploma or GED
- IFSAC or State of Alaska Firefighter I, or obtain within 12-months of hire, shall obtain Firefighter II certification within 24 months of hire.
- Required level of EMS certification as noted on posting. This minimum level must be maintained as a condition of employment.
- A valid, unrestricted Alaska driver's license
Certifications and Licensing:
•State of Alaska - EMT 1 or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) - EMT
•Shall obtain State of Alaska - EMT 2 certification during the 12-month probationary period; training will be provided by the department.
•Shall obtain State of Alaska AEMT or EMT 3 within 24 months of hire. Training will be provided by the department
EMT II
Certifications and Licensing:- State of Alaska - EMTII
- State of Alaska -AEMT or EMT 3 within 18 months of hire. Training will be provided by the department.
Certifications and Licensing:- State of Alaska - EMTIII or AEMT or National Equivalent (AEMT)
- Expanded Scope Criteria
Paramedic
Certifications and Licensing:- State of Alaska - Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic (MICP) or
- National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians - Paramedic (NRP) and obtain State of Alaska - MICP within 12-month probationary period.
*Shall successfully complete CES Paramedic 2 training and testing within 24 months.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications:- Experience as a volunteer firefighter with Central Emergency Services
- Paramedic certification preferred
- College degree in Fire or EMS-related science
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.Performs emergency medical skills as defined by the State of Alaska and departmental Standard Operating Guidelines.
EMS Certification levels shall be maintained as a condition of employment.
Responds to fire, medical, rescue and other emergency calls. Drives vehicles, positions apparatus, and operates equipment.Performs assigned duties in maintaining apparatus, buildings, equipment, grounds and hydrants as directed by supervisor.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.Has a working knowledge of the proper use of fire department emergency tools and equipment.Has a working knowledge of proper radio procedures.Knows and follows departmental safety policies and procedures.Additional Functions:Participates and assists in training programs for department staff.If qualified to receive incentive pay, maintains required certifications and attends required training.Prepares records and reports as assigned.Other related duties as assigned.
Physical Demands: 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.
Examination:- Firefighter medical examination
- CES Physical Ability Test or proof of CPAT within last 12 months.
- May be required to complete CES Engineer Training Program and testing within time frames set by department.
Closing Date/Time: Thu, 24 Jul 2025 -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Madera Unified School District - Personnel Commission
Show moreWelcome to the Madera Unified School District. We are located in the geographic center of California in a growing community of 55,000. Our district serves 20,000 students and has 2,000 employees.
We are guided by a powerful vision which encourages us to provide an educational program in which students are "driven by their aspirations, not bound by their circumstances."
From their first day of school, students are focused on learning the basics so that they can fulfill their career aspirations. As students turn toward high school, they choose a career path based on their interest, talent, and future goals. We envision a time when every child will have the skills and knowledge upon graduation so they can choose their future.
Our seven-member school board is committed to providing the focus, direction, and resources to provide a complete educational experience for students. In MUSD, we believe that students need to be connected to their schools, so we provide a rich array of co-curricular activities, including award-winning music and athletics programs, clubs and organizations, and leadership opportunities. We believe that these connections strengthen the student, round out their experience and provide reasons to stay in school.
We know that students need parent support. Our most successful students have parent encouragement. We expect parents to be involved because parents are so influential in the life of a child. When we can form a partnership between the school and the home, we are assuring the success of the child.
Achievement is on the rise. New schools are being built. In the Madera Unified School District, wonderful new opportunities await our students. -