Willow Emergency Response Specialist​/Chief

Job Description

• 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:
• Facility Emergencies
• Structural Fire Suppression and related activities
• 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.

• 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

• 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.

• North Slope Emergency Response Team Members
• North Slope Operations Leadership Team
• Alaska HSE Leadership Team