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The Fire Captain will direct and coordinate the activities of an assigned shift. They will be responsible to ensure that appropriate fire/EMS support isprovided in the controlling and extinguishing of fires; rescuing persons endangered by structural fires; preventing fire by reducing or eliminating potentialfire hazards; responding to and providing assistance for medical aid calls, vehicle accidents, and Hazmat incidents.

This is considered a safety sensitive position and is subject to both, the Company’s and the Client’s Industrial Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy, whichincludes: pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, random testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return to duty testing and follow-up testing.

Position is contingent upon contract award

Responsibilities

+ Supervises all subordinate personnel in their assigned duties.

+ Provides effective leadership for all personnel necessary to carry out the business and mission of the Department.

+ Maintains discipline and ensures that personnel follow department rules and regulations. Renders corrective action per company policy/procedures.

+ Implements department goals and objectives, establishes work priorities, schedules and coordinates work to be accomplished per shift. Responsible fordaily log, emergency calls and reports, overtime and injury reports.

+ Response to alarms as an offi cer of a firefi ghting company (shift); performs variety of firefi ghting and EMS (if applicable) functions, including IncidentCommand Offi cer.

+ Participates in daily training exercises and classroom lectures and prepares and conducts trainings for the department when assigned.

+ Conducts fire inspections, supervises shift inspections, assigns work projects and approves completed work.

+ Participate in the development and implementation of continuous quality improvement (CQI) programs.

+ Conducts demonstrations, tours, participates in providing training/lectures on fire safety, fire prevention, CPR, fire extinguishers, first aid and other subjects.

+ Will stay up-dated on latest Fire Department/EMS standards and trends and evaluate possible implementation.

+ Provide expertise in fire prevention, fire suppression and fire investigation strategies.

+ Ensure safe and effective command of incident operations.

+ Assigns personnel and equipment to such duties and uses as the Department requires.

+ Responsible for cleanliness of station and maintenance of apparatus, tools, equipment and all other Fire/EMS equipment/supplies.

+ Performs routine Safety Specialist work tasks, such as Hot work permitting, Fresh air permitting, Basic confi ned space entry permitting, HazMatescorting and other safety related task.

+ Performs other duties as required by superiors.

+ Projects a positive attitude and image to the client as a fire service professional to meet the client’s needs.

Qualifications

+ Must have 7+ years of experience in this field.

+ HS or GED.

+ Must meet Emergency Services Certification Program (F&ESCP) standards.

+ Fire Officer II.

+ Fire Inspector I.

+ Firefighter II.

+ Driver Operator.

+ Hazmat Mat Operations.

+ Technical Rescue.

+ EMT - Basic.

+ Fire Instructor I (Desired).

+ Hazardous Materials Incident Commander (Desired).

Job ID

2025-19663

Work Type

On-Site

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO), an Akima company, is not just another federal facilities contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AFO, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

**For our shareholders** , AFO provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

**For our government customers** , AFO sustains mission readiness and ensures quality of life by maintaining high value assets and operations at peak performance and successfully manages these operations through accurately forecasting, managing, and aggressively controlling costs.

**As an AFO employee** , you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at [email protected] or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).