About the Department
Have you ever wanted to be a Firefighter/EMT? Now you can learn-on-the-job with CCFR!
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for EMTs, or someone who would like to become an EMT, with experience working with vulnerable populations and who enjoy serving and working for the public. Patience and compassion in working with Juneau’s most vulnerable populations is essential. If this is you, and you are able to work well both independently and as part of a team, then come join the Community Health Sobering Center team at Capital City Fire Rescue.
THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM
Capital City Fire Rescue has overseen the Community Health Division, previously known as the CARES program, for its seventh year now. While continuing to expand our scope to increasingly help our community, we are simultaneously providing training and opportunities to grow for our employees. The Community Health Division works as a team. We have a unique opportunity to help our community, help one another, and ourselves all at the same time. We look forward to working with those with the same desires.
WORKING HOURS AND LOCATION
This position works 12-hour shifts from 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM or 8:00 PM – 8:00 AM. You will work three (3) shifts the first week with four (4) days off, then four shifts the next week with three days off. Work location is based out of the CARES Sobering Center located on Teal Street at St. Vincent De Paul.
Position Duties
This position is the basic entry-level into the Community Assistance Response & Emergency Services section within the Fire Department.
Under the general direction of the CARES Program Manager, you will respond to calls for service treating our most vulnerable populations that are suffering the impacts of drug and alcohol abuse.
This position operates CARES transport vehicles, or ambulances, and works both independently and with other emergency medical services personnel.
After assessing the general condition of impaired, ill, or injured individuals, you will provide care and transportation to the most appropriate facility. When transported to the Sobering Center, monitoring and reassessing is an essential part of duties.
Those in this position will be provided with the opportunity and training to achieve their EMT I certification if they are not already certified, and their Fire Fighter I certification if this is something they desire.
Minimum Qualifications
Emergency Trauma Technician - (Range 722) $22.55 - $25.28 per hour - (DOQ)
Education:
High School graduation or valid GED certificate.
Other:
Not less than 18 years of age at time of appointment.
A valid Driver’s License at time of appointment and for continued employment.
Certification(s):
Valid Emergency Trauma Technician Certification within four (4) weeks of appointment and for continued employment.
*Certification as a State of Alaska Emergency Medical Technician I or higher within one year of appointment.
Community Health EMT I (Range 724) $25.38 - $28.43 Depending on qualifications - (DOQ)
Education:
High School graduation or valid GED certificate.
Other:
Not less than 18 years of age at time of appointment.
A valid Driver’s License at time of appointment and for continued employment.
Certification(s):
Certification by the State of Alaska as an Emergency Medical Technician I or higher at time of appointment and for continued employment.
NOTE:
A background check will be required of all applicants prior to a final job offer. Applicants will be asked to complete a Wavier and Authorization to Release Information and Records. If an applicant has a conviction in their history the information will be reviewed in collaboration with Human Resources in accordance with 3 PR 025.
Other Qualifications
HIRING MANAGER CONTACT INFO
Hiring Manager: Joshua Jubb, Division Chief of Community Health
Phone Number: 907-586-5322, Ext. 4327
Email: joshua.jubb@juneau.gov
