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Municipality of Anchorage FIREFIGHTER (2024 Firefighter Recruitment) - Range F56 / IAFF in Anchorage, Alaska
FIREFIGHTER (2024 Firefighter Recruitment) - Range F56 / IAFF
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FIREFIGHTER (2024 Firefighter Recruitment) - Range F56 / IAFF
Salary
$20.54 - $33.34 Hourly
Location
Anchorage, AK
Job Type
Regular / Full Time
Job Number
2024-00410
Department
Anchorage Fire Department
Division
AFD Training
Opening Date
06/03/2024
Closing Date
9/3/2024 5:00 PM Alaska
Description
Benefits
Questions
Job Information
Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.
This position is represented by the International Association of Fire Fighters - Local 1264 (IAFF) and is subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the IAFF.
DEPARTMENT: Anchorage Fire Department (AFD)
HOURS OF WORK: 56 hour Kelly Schedule
LOCATION: Various Stations
Example of Duties
Under the direction of the Fire Captain, provide fire, rescue, and emergency medical care services. As an emergency medical technician or paramedic, examine, treat, care for, and transport sick and injured patients. Complete reports and maintain records. Prevent, combat, and extinguish fires. Provide rescue services. Perform apparatus and station maintenance duties. Complete professional training and study programs. Stand-by for emergency response. Perform other related duties as assigned or required.
Firefighter positions require:
Operating both as a member of a team and independently at incidents of uncertain duration.
Spending extensive time outside exposed to the elements.
Tolerating extreme fluctuations in temperature while performing duties. Performing physically demanding work in hot (up to 400 F), humid (up to 100% humidity) atmospheres while wearing equipment that significantly impairs body-cooling mechanisms.
Experiencing frequent transition from hot to cold and from humid to dry atmospheres.
Working in wet, icy, or muddy areas.
Performing a variety of tasks on slippery, hazardous surfaces such as on rooftops or from ladders.
Working in areas where sustaining traumatic or thermal injuries is possible.
Facing exposure to carcinogenic dusts such as asbestos, toxic substances such as hydrogen cyanide, acids, carbon monoxide, or organic solvents either through inhalation or skin contact.
Facing exposure to infectious agents such as hepatitis B or HIV.
Wearing personal protective equipment that weights approximately 60 pounds while performing firefighting tasks.
Performing physically demanding work while wearing positive pressure breathing equipment with 1.5 inches of water column resistance to exhalation at a flow of 40 liters per minute.
Performing complex tasks during life-threatening emergencies
Working for long periods of time, requiring sustained physical activity and intense concentration.
Facing life or death decisions during emergency conditions.
Being exposed to grotesque sights and smells associated with major trauma and burn victims.
Making rapid transitions from rest to near maximal exertion without warm-up periods.
Operating in environments of high noise, poor visibility, limited mobility, at heights, and in enclosed or confined spaces.
Using manual and power tools in the performance of duties.
Relying on senses of sight, hearing, smell, and touch to help determine the nature of the emergency, maintain personal safety, and make critical decisions in a confused, chaotic, and potential life-threatening environment throughout the duration of the operation.
Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences
High School diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Must be at least 18 years old by time of hire.
Valid State of Alaska driver's license with Satisfactory driving records by time of hire.
Preferences:
Preference may be given for applicants with previous firefighting experience.
State of Alaska Emergency Medical Technician I Certification or National Registry Emergency Medical Technician Basic Certification (will accept Advanced certifications).
OR
State of Alaska Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic License or National Registry EMT-Paramedic Certification.
Applicants who possess an EMT certification from a different state may qualify for State of Alaska Reciprocity. Please review the State of Alaska EMS Reciprocity program application found at http://dhss.alaska.gov/dph/Emergency/Pages/ems/default.aspx or contact the State of Alaska Emergency Medical Services Certification office at hss.emt.cert@alaska.gov
or (907) 465-8741.
Additional Important Information
The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
E-Verify Program. For more information, please go to http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
TESTING INFORMATION AND NOTIFICATION:
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, have acceptable employment records, and meet Municipal standards related to driving guidelines and criminal conviction history may be invited to participate in the Firefighter Testing Process.
Applicants invited to the test will be notified of further instruction via e-mail on Friday, September 6th, 2024. Ensure the email address provided on the application is valid and current. Testing notifications will only be sent to the email address listed on the application.
The upcoming Online Written Examination will evaluate whether you possess the critical, and job-related, skills and abilities necessary for success on the job. Qualified applicants will be given instructions on the process and next steps to follow to take the online entry-level firefighter test on the scheduled test date. Every qualified applicant will be given a specific test link ahead of the test day with instructions on how to access the online test. For the test day, applicants will need to ensure that they have a laptop or desktop computer (Windows, Mac, or Linux) and must use one of the following browsers (Chrome, Safari, Edge, or Firefox) to take the online test.
Please continue to check http://www.muni.org/Departments/Fire/Pages/AFDRecruitment.aspx for further information regarding updates about the 2024 Entry-Level AFD Entry-Level Firefighter Test.
TESTING WILL BE CONDUCTED ON THE DATES LISTED BELOW
****Dates are subject to change with minimal notice****The Municipality of Anchorage and Anchorage Fire Department may adjust the dates in order to accommodate public safety needs. In the event of test adjustment all invited candidates will be notified of the adjustment through their provided contacts.
Testing components include:
Online Written Examination – Friday, September 13th, 2024.
Multi-choice questions measuring traditional cognitive ability items (e.g., reading ability, math skills, map reading skills, writing skills, mechanical aptitudes, etc.) and personal characteristics and human relations skills as measured by situational judgment questions (e.g., teamwork, decision-making, interpersonal skills, etc.). Applicants will have 3 hours to complete the written examination.
Top tier applicants who successfully pass the written examination with at least a minimum passing score of 70 percent will advance to the next testing phase. See below for complete testing details.
IIn preparation for the recruitment process for the Entry-Level Firefighter position, applicants may download the practice "CEB/PST Candidate Orientation Guide" by clicking the following link: http://www.fpsi.com/product/cebpst-candidate-orientation-guide/. The CEB/PST Candidate Orientation Guide is a helpful tool to prepare for the exam and can be downloaded as a PDF file and saved or printed. Please read through the disclaimer on the order page in order to have a successful download.
Remote Online Virtual Interview – September 18th through approximately September 21st, 2024.
The Remote Online Virtual Interview is for candidates selected to move forward in the process following the written test. A link will be sent to candidates where they will complete the interview utilizing a web cam. The interview will be administered by a narrator with time given to candidates to answer multiple situational-type questions. Candidates will have twenty (20) minutes to complete the interview.
Applicants must meet the minimum passing score of 70% for the structured oral interview to continue advancement in the selection process.
Physical Ability Walk-Through – Saturday, October 5th through approximately Sunday, October 6th, 2024.
Applicants must present a current (within 60 days from PAT walk-through or test) Firefighter Fitness Form (http://www.muni.org/Departments/Fire/Pages/AFDRecruitment.aspx) from a medical doctor, physician's assistant or nurse practitioner which indicates he/she is physically fit prior to beginning the PAT walk-through or test. The cost to obtain the physical is the applicant's responsibility. Applicants will not be allowed to participate in any PAT walk-through or test without this fully completed documentation on file. A current fitness form is required for participation in an AFD Clinic.
Download the Firefighter Fitness form at: http://www.muni.org/Departments/Fire/Pages/AFDRecruitment.aspx
Physical Ability Test (PAT) – Beginning on Monday, October 7th through approximately Friday, October 11th, 2024.
This is a strenuous test. Applicants will be wearing full turnouts (jacket, pants, gloves, and helmet) that weigh approximately 30 pounds. In addition, applicants will also be carrying (on their back) an air-pack weighing approximately 30 pounds. Applicants will provide their own shoes. Applicants must complete eleven continuously timed stations/tasks within the passing time.
The eleven continuously timed stations/tasks are:
Event 1: Dry Hose Deployment
Applicant advances pre-connected 1.75-inch dry hose line for 120 feet. Each 50-foot section weighs 11 pounds, for a total of 33 pounds of dry weight. This event simulates extending a dry offensive hose line from an apparatus to a fire scene for fire fighting operations. Dry Hose Deployment Video (https://anchoragefire.viebit.com/player.php?hash=rk08hPi16gpv)
Event 2: Charged Hose Deployment
Applicant advances pre-connected 1.75-inch charged hose line for 70 feet. Each 50-foot section weighs approximately 38 pounds, for a total of 76 pounds total weight. This event simulates extending a charged offensive hose line to the seat of a fire for fire fighting operations. Charged Hose Deployment Video (https://anchoragefire.viebit.com/player.php?hash=5UsfxqozNHTw)
Event 3: Halyard Raise
Applicant raises and lowers the fly section of a 24-ft aluminum extension ladder with a halyard. The pull resistance of the ladder is approximately 26 pounds. This event simulates raising and lowering the fly of a 24-foot aluminum extension ladder in order to access higher floors for rescue, ventilation, and other fire fighting operations. Halyard Raise Video (https://anchoragefire.viebit.com/player.php?hash=O7HPJ20FwjsF)
Event 4: Roof Walk
Applicant ascends and descends an 11-foot distance walking/crawling on the rungs of a 14-foot roof ladder while carrying a simulated 18-pound chain saw. This event simulates walking on a roof ladder with the appropriate equipment in order to perform ventilation operations. Roof Walk Video (https://anchoragefire.viebit.com/player.php?hash=EvTYJGd5Lt6b)
Event 5: Attic Crawl
Applicant crawls a distance of 20 feet across a simulated attic area while carrying a simulated flashlight in his/her hands. This event simulates walking/crawling on joists in an attic to search for the extension of a fire. Attic Crawl Video (https://anchoragefire.viebit.com/player.php?hash=YndgFJnxuwO8)
Event 6: Roof Ventilation
Applicant stands on a pitched rooftop and strikes the roof 30 times with a 14-pound sledgehammer. This event simulates making a ventilation opening in a roof with an axe or sledgehammer in order to ventilate a fire. Roof Ventilation Video (https://anchoragefire.viebit.com/player.php?hash=Mkuw7JBZ9gj3)
Event 7: Victim Removal
Applicant carries or drags a 165 pound dummy for 18 feet. This event simulates removing an injured or unconscious victim from a hazardous area. Victim Removal Video (https://anchoragefire.viebit.com/player.php?hash=l6z5KSTTWk92)
Event 8: Ladder Removal/Carry
Applicant removes a 24-foot aluminum extension ladder from mounted hooks, carries the ladder 54 feet around a diamond shaped course, and replaces the ladder to the mounted hooks. The weight of the ladder is between 68-70 pounds. This event simulates removing an extension ladder from an apparatus, carrying it to the site of use, and replacing it with the apparatus. Ladder Removal/Carry Video (https://anchoragefire.viebit.com/player.php?hash=bLZdjqU0gaqB)
Event 9: Stair Climb with Hose
Applicant climbs five flights of stairs with a 40-pound hose bundle and places the bundle on the landing of the fifth floor. This event simulates climbing stairs with a hose bundle in order to fight fires in multiple-story buildings. Stair Climb with Hose Video (https://anchoragefire.viebit.com/player.php?hash=wILxgatRYtag)
Event 10: Crawling Search/Stair Descent
Applicant crawls on the platform of the fifth floor for a distance of 60 feet. Applicant places the hose bundle on his/her shoulder and takes it back down the five flights of stairs. Applicant places bundle down at the bottom floor. This event simulates crawling while conducting search and rescue, hose deployment, or attic operations in a burning structure. Crawling Search/Stair Descent Video (https://anchoragefire.viebit.com/player.php?hash=UyBSs1h5PM3x)
Event 11: Stair Climb with Equipment/Hose Hoist
Applicant picks up two air bottles (with a shoulder strap), places air bottles over his/her shoulder, and returns up the stairs to the third floor. On the third floor the Applicant places the air bottles on the floor and hoists a 100-foot section of an extended hose line up and over the balcony rail. The Applicant then picks up the air bottles and returns to the ground floor to end the test. This event simulates hoisting an extended hose line and carrying equipment in a multiple story building to facilitate firefighting operations. Stair Climb with Equipment/Hose Hoist Video (https://anchoragefire.viebit.com/player.php?hash=HY7j7q8hryvL)
Only those applicants who successfully complete the PAT within the maximum allotted time limit will be advanced to the Structured Interview portion of the testing.
Selection Process – Wednesday, October 16th through approximately Sunday, October 20th, 2024.
Fire Chief's Interview
The top applicants who successfully complete all testing portions may be selected for a Fire Chief Interview for Firefighter positions. Upon completion of the interviews the Fire Chief may select applicants to be forwarded to the reference checking process.
Reference Checks
Reference checks will be completed for selected applicants. Current and past employees will be contacted. The Fire Chief (or designee) will make the final decision on applicants selected for conditional offers of employment.
CONDITIONAL OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT (COE) – Monday, November 11th through Friday, November 15th, 2024.
The Municipality of Anchorage Human Resources Employment Specialist will contact the selected applicants to make a conditional offer of employment between approximately November 11th - November 15th, 2024. The conditional offer of employment is based upon successful completion of the conditions of employment:
Psychological assessment to determine job suitability. All information from these exams is the property of the Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) and confidential. Copies of the exams will not be provided to the applicant by either the MOA or the medical provider. Participation in the examinations does not create a doctor-patient relationship with the examiner, as the exams are conducted solely to determine potential suitability for the aforementioned position and not to provide medical services or treatment to the applicant.
Physical assessment to determine the ability to perform physical requirements of the job, meeting National Fire Protection Association 1582 requirements.
Satisfactory passing a drug screen.
Satisfactory completion of a criminal background investigation (AS 12.62.160 and AS 12.62.400). Accordingly, it will be necessary for the selected applicant to provide certain identification information and be fingerprinted. Fingerprint cards must be dated within 30 days from the date requested. The processing fee of $48.25 plus the cost of being fingerprinted (variable), is the responsibility of the selected applicant and must be accomplished before beginning work.
Submission of a current copy of the applicant's State of Alaska driver's license and a current (dated within 30 days from date requested) copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) driving record, including a driving record from previous states if the Alaska driver's license was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history. The processing fee(s) are the responsibility of the selected applicant. For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the MOA Driving Conviction Guidelines. (http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee_relations/Documents/DrivingConvictionsGuidelines.pdf)
NOTE:
As a condition of continued employment if hired for the position, the selected candidate(s) must obtain:
State of Alaska Firefighter I Certification within 120 days of hire
State of Alaska Firefighter II Certification within 120 days of hire
Physical Performance Assessment (PPA) within one (1) year of hire
Anchorage Fire Department Journeyperson Firefighter Certification within 48 months.
All positions require certifications and licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.
QUESTIONS:
Questions regarding the Anchorage Fire Department or the testing process should be directed to the AFD Fire Training Center at (907) 267-5002. Questions regarding the application process or pre-employment requirements should be directed to the Human Resources Office at (907) 343-4414.
Military Service Interview Preference:
Veterans or who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach to the application a copy of their DD Forms 214, DD Forms 256, NGB Forms 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.
Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual's command organization and show the name, signature, title and contact information for the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.
The Municipality of Anchorage is an employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.
Application Process:
Once an applicant clicks the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the www.GovernmentJobs.com website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile. Applicants will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account. NOTE: The GovernmentJobs website and applicant's profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage. For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, applicants may contact the GovernmentJobs customer support line at 1-855-524-5627 .
For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Human Resources Department at (907) 343-4414 during regular business hours of Monday – Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, Alaska Time.
The MOA is an EO and AA employer and complies with Title I of the ADA.
For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at (907) 343-2081
The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include:
Health / Medical Benefits:
Life Insurance
Dependent Life Insurance
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Retirement:
State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Program
401(k) and 457 Savings Plans
Employer Paid Benefits:
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Leave Plan
11 Paid Holidays
For an overview of our medical benefit package go to http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee_relations/Pages/BenefitsSummaries (http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee_relations/Pages/BenefitsSummaries.aspx) .
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In order to be considered, applicants must provide accurate and complete education and work history information in its entirety. The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the applicant's qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position (e.g., if you list that you have 6 years of experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable on the 'Work Experience' section of your application).
Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume" or any similar comment on any portion of your application may lead to you being disqualified for the position.
If the experience you reference in the below questions is not clearly included and described in your Work History section, your application will be considered not qualified for this position and you may be removed from consideration.
Do you understand, in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided?
Yes
No
02
Do you have a High School Diploma, GED, equivalent, or Higher?
Yes, I have a High School Diploma, GED, equivalent, or Higher.
No, I don't have a High School Diploma, GED, equivalent, or Higher.
03
Will you be 18 years old by time of hire (Academy start date is 01/14/2025)?
Yes, I am, or I will be 18 years old by time of hire (Academy start date is 01/14/2025).
No, I am not, or I will be 18 years old by time of hire (Academy start date is 01/14/2025).
04
Do you currently possess a valid State of Alaska driver's license, with Satisfactory Driving Records, or have the ability to obtain one by the time of hire?
Yes, I have a current State of Alaska Driver licenses with Satisfactory Driving Records, or I will obtain by the time of hire.
No, I don't have, or I cannot obtain State of Alaska Driver licenses with Satisfactory Driving Records by the time of hire.
05
Do you have previous work experience as a Firefighter?
No previous Firefighter experiences.
Less than 1 year of Firefighter experience.
1 year to less than 3 years of Firefighter experience.
3 years to less than 5 years of Firefighter experience.
5 years or more of Firefighter experience
06
Do you currently possess at least one of the below certifications or licenses?
Current State of Alaska EMT I, II, III Certification(s).
Current State of Alaska Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic (MICP) Certification.
Current National Registry EMT Basic or Advanced Certification(s).
Current National Registry Paramedic Certification(s).
Not currently certified as an EMT, MICP or Paramedic, but CAN obtain.
Not currently certified as an EMT, MICP or Paramedic, and NOT able to obtain.
07
The written exam is compiled of multiple-choice questions measuring traditional cognitive ability items and personal characteristics and human relations skills as measured by situational judgment questions. Do you understand you will be required to take this test once, within timeframe as indicated in the job announcement and will be notified via email when and where you take this written exam?
Yes, I understand.
No, I do not understand, or I cannot do it.
08
The Firefighter Applicant must complete eleven continuously timed stations/tasks within an allotted amount of time wearing full turnouts (jacket, pants, gloves, and helmet) that weigh approximately 30 pounds and carrying (on their back) an air-pack weighing approximately 30 pounds. Have you read and reviewed the videos for the eleven continuously timed stations/tasks?
Yes, I have.
No, I have not.
09
I understand the Firefighter Candidate testing selection process is between Wednesday, October 16th through Sunday, October 20th, 2024, and that I must be able to participate for each testing component I am invited to complete.
Yes, I understand.
No, I did not understand or cannot comply with the selection process.
10
Do you currently have any pending charges against you, ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor crime by an Alaska court or any other state, United States territory, military court, or have any convictions in another country for an offense which would be classified as a felony or misdemeanor under Alaska Statute?
Yes, I have.
No, I have not.
11
Have you been convicted of driving with a suspended, revoked, or cancelled driver's license or have you had 3 or more moving violation convictions (citations like SPEEDING tickets, etc.) within the last three (3) years? Please note: Equipment violations and citations regarding insurance/registration are not considered moving violations.
No, I have not.
Yes, I have.
12
This position requires Criminal Background Checking clearance. Can you pass the background checking?
Yes
No
Required Question
Agency
Municipality of Anchorage
Address
632 W 6th Avenue, Suite 605 Anchorage, Alaska, 99501
Phone
(907) 343-4442
Website
http://www.muni.org/jol
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