Salary: $43.10 Hourly
Location : Barrow, AK
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: 04-26-020
Department: Fire
Division: Central
Opening Date: 09/07/2026
Closing Date: 9/18/2026 5:00 PM Alaska

Summary or Purpose
Responds to emergencies and performs duties related to fire suppression, rescue, and emergency care during ground ambulance and air ambulance transport as needed and other tasks appropriate and in accordance with level of training. Assists with supervision of shift operations; assists with overseeing assigned volunteer members and departmental training; travels to North Slope Villages as needed to provide support and training. This position is a regular member of the North Slope Borough Fire Department and is authorized to act under Alaska Statute 18.70.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform
additional, position-specific duties.
Respond to emergencies and perform firefighting, rescue, and emergency medical duties as assigned.
Maintain inventory and readiness of equipment and supplies.
Assist the Training Division to assure training courses are taught according to the lesson plan and as scheduled.
Maintain training skills and certification through participation in applicable education opportunities and training as required.
Operate, clean and inspect emergency, fire, rescue, medical and life-saving tools, equipment and facilities.
Inspects and maintains specialized firefighter self-contained breathing apparatus, Air pack units, and other breathing and air filtration equipment.
Coordinate hydrostatic testing of all breathing air and oxygen cylinders.
Coordinates refilling of medical oxygen cylinders in Barrow and supports Slope-wide efforts of medical oxygen systems.
Operates and inspects emergency, fire, rescue, medical and life saving tools and equipment.
Works with Captains to oversee EMS operations of the department, making recommendations as necessary.
Performs Quality Assurance activities with the Captain by reviewing patient care reports for accuracy, completeness and compliance, ensuring patient care standards are met.
Perform ambulance apparatus checks and maintains both inventory and mechanical check-off sheets on a monthly basis.
Serve as the HIPAA compliance officer and ensure that staff receive required annual training.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of NSB Fire Department policies and procedures, firefighting and emergency services techniques and procedures, and related safety and legal issues.
Knowledge of fire ground operations safety.
Knowledge of pre-hospital emergency medical care practices.
Knowledge and ability to use emergency response vehicles, specialized fire department and personal protective equipment and gear, rescue equipment and emergency medical equipment and tools.
Skill in assessing emergency medical patient care needs and providing emergency medical care, including work in aero-medical environment.
Skills in analyzing, complete firefighting and emergency services issues and developing solutions for prevention and mitigation of emergencies.
Knowledge of methods and techniques to present training programs.
Skills in planning, organizing and scheduling technical training classes.
Ability to obtain site specific Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) training in accordance with 40 C.F.R. a7 265.16 within the probationary period.
Ability to obtain Hazardous Waste and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) current certification within the probationary period.
Ability to obtain Small Quantity Handler training in accordance with 40 C.F.R. a7 273.16 within the probationary period.
Ability to obtain site specific Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) training in accordance with 40 C.F.R. 112.7 (f)(1)(2) and (3) within the probationary period.

Education, Experience, Certifications and Licenses Required

High School graduate or G.E.D/or, a combination of 12 years of education and work related experience.
Emergency Medical Technician I certification.
Firefighter I and Hazardous Materials Operations level certifications.
Ability to obtain American Heart Association Basic Life Support Instructor certification within one year of hire.
Ability to obtain Firefighter II certification.
Ability to obtain Fire Officer I/Fire Instructor I certification.
Three years of paid or volunteer arctic firefighting experience.
One year of supervisory work experience.
Valid Alaska Driver's License that meets the North Slope Borough insurance criteria.

This Job Description reflects North Slope Borough's best effort to describe the essential functions and qualifications of the job described. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation. This is not intended to be a contract.
The North Slope Borough offers the following benefit packages to all permanent full time and permanent part time employees who work at least 15 hours a week.

Health care is provided at no cost to the employee (no premiums). Our Health Care package covers major medical, preventive care, vision, dental and prescription drug benefits.

Benefits do not apply to temporary employees.
01

This position is NON-Rotational. Housing is NOT provided. Therefore, due to extreme weather conditions in the arctic and for your safety, housing accommodations must be located and pre-arranged by the applicant prior to the start of employment. The applicant must pay for housing; it is not provided by the NSB. Please note: The Borough is currently experiencing a housing shortage. Due to the remote setting, applicants are urged to consider this factor prior to submitting an application.Do you certify that you understand the above information?

• Yes
• No

02

The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview.By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal. 2See resume2 is not an acceptable answer to the questions.

• Yes, I understand and agree
• No, I do not agree

03

This position will be required to work a non-traditional work schedule, and work a 48/96 schedule. The incumbent will be on-duty at the Fire Station for 2 days, followed by 4 days off. While on-duty, the incumbent will be required to stay at the Fire Station. Are you able to work a non-standard schedule?

• Yes
• No

04

Which best describes your level of education?

• Some high school
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Doctorate

05

Do you possess a current certification as an Emergency Medical Technician I? Please attach a copy of the required document to your application before submitting it online.

• Yes
• No

06

Do you currently possess a Firefighter I level certification? Please attach a copy of the required document to your application before submitting it online.

• Yes
• No

07

Do you currently possess a Hazardous Materials Operations level certification? Please attach a copy of the required document to your application before submitting it online.

• Yes
• No

08

How many years of paid or volunteer arctic firefighting experience do you have?

• No experience
• Less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

09

If you do have at least three years of paid or volunteer arctic firefighting experience, describe how you meet the qualification and list the position(s) you held, company, and dates of employment where you gained the experience.
10

How many years of supervisory work experience do you have?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

11

If you do have one year of supervisory work experience, describe how you meet this qualification, and list the position you held, company, dates of employment and number of employees supervised.
12

Do you possess a valid Alaska Driver's License? Please attach a copy of the required document to your application before submitting it online.

• Yes
• No

13

To comply with the Borough's nepotism law (NSBMC Sec. 2.20.170 and 2.20.290), the North Slope Borough must collect the following information. Are you related by blood or marriage to the Department Director (Anthony Neakok) or Immediate Supervisor (Feao Vunipola) for this position?

• Yes
• No

14

If 2Yes2, please check boxes below that apply:

• Father
• Father-in-Law
• Step-Father
• Mother
• Mother-in-Law
• Step-Mother
• Brother
• Brother-in-Law
• Step-Brother
• Sister
• Sister-in-Law
• Step-Sister
• Son
• Son-in-Law
• Step-Son
• Daughter
• Daughter-in-Law
• Step-Daughter
• Wife
• Husband

15

Do you currently live in the same residence as the Department Director (Anthony Neakok) or Immediate Supervisor (Feao Vunipola) of this position?

• Yes
• No

16

If you checked 2Yes2, please check the appropriate boxes below:I am currently living in the same residence as the:

• Department Director
• Immediate Supervisor

Required Question