Central Emergency Services
Kenai Peninsula Borough
Firefighter I / EMT/AEMT/EMTIII ($66,218-$91,022)
Firefighter I/Paramedic ($72,841-$99,691)
Closes July 11, 2025
ADDITIONAL APPLICATION STEPS
All applicants, must go through registration and pass the written examination with National Testing Network in addition to submitting an application for employment with the Kenai Peninsula Borough Human Resource Department. 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. Up to nine candidates may be hired for this recruiting cycle.
Website: Kenai Peninsula Borough Job Application:
Job Opportunities | Join our Team
http://www.kpb.us
Salary
Firefighter 1/EMT-Starting $66,218.88 (+3% July 2025), Pay Range up to $91,022 with EMS Certifications.
Firefighter/Paramedic-Starting $72,841(+3% July 2025), Pay Range up to $99,691.
Location Soldotna, AK
Job Type
Full-time
Department
CENTRAL EMERGENCY SERVICE AREA
Division
CENTRAL EMERGENCY SA
Opening Date
05/14/2025
Closing Date
7/11/2025 5:00 PM Alaska
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.