City of Homer
Fire Captain
The City of Homer is accepting applications for a Full-Time Fire Captain/ ALS EMT. Successful applicants must pass the following screenings: pre-employment drug screening, NFPA approved physical examination, and a comprehensive background investigation. Must be able to annually pass the physical exam, fit test, and meet the physical ability requirements for a Firefighter and EMT as defined in Homer Fire Department policy. High School Diploma or GED required. Valid Alaska Driver License required, with a CDL preferred. See job description for additional information.
Residency requirement:
Employees of the Homer Volunteer Fire Department are required to live within a 15-minute maximum response/ drive time to Fire Station 1
Employees will work 24 hours on and 48 hours off (56 hour/week schedule)
Starting salary for Fire Captain is $78,968.00 or higher, DOE
$5000 recruitment bonus for licensed Paramedics
Questions? Please email:
Fire Chief Jager djager@ci.homer.ak.us
A detailed job description and application is available at http://cityofhomerak.applicantpro.com/jobs/
Position open until filled.
The City of Homer is an EEO/AAE
DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF
The City of Homer is accepting applications for a Full-Time Deputy Fire Chief. The position requires; Eight years’ experience and extensive knowledge of emergency services, including fire and rescue services with at least three years at Captain or higher rank. Certified as an IFSAC or Pro Board Firefighter II, Certified in Methods of Instruction in Fire with demonstrated instructor competency, EMS experience required (EMT II/III/or paramedic preferred). Associates Degree in Fire Science, Business, Emergency Management or similar field, or equivalent in experience. Enrollment in or graduation from the National Fire Academy’s Executive Fire Officer Program preferred. Experience with combination (paid/volunteer) departments desired. Strong interpersonal skills required for training and working with volunteers. Valid Driver’s License required.
Questions? Please email:
Fire Chief Jager djager@ci.homer.ak.us
Salary $40.88 - $46.98/ hour, DOE, with benefits.
A detailed job description and application is available at http://cityofhomerak.applicantpro.com/jobs/
Position open until-filled
The City of Homer is an EEO/AAE