Fire Captain

Fire Captain

Salary

$29.83 - $32.29 Hourly

Location

Station 62, Wasilla, AK

Job Type

Regular Full-Time

Job Number

2026-00101

Department

Emergency Services

Division

District 1 - Central

Opening Date

08/11/2026

Closing Date

8/24/2026 5:00 PM Alaska

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Job Summary

Under the direction of the Fire Service Battalion Chief, this position is responsible for providing direction to an assigned shift of fire service personnel in the areas of fire suppression, rescue operations, hazardous materials response, fire training, apparatus/equipment readiness, safety, and facility operations and maintenance.

Work is performed and duties are carried out in accordance with established policies, procedures, and Borough core values: Accountability, Customer Focus, Dedication, Integrity, Responsiveness and Teamwork.

This is a 56-hour position (Kelly Shift Schedule)

Pay Grade

P-CPT 1 - P-CPT 5 - DOE

Minimum Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, and specialized training in the field of work including college courses, certificate program, apprenticeship, etc.

Five years of progressively responsible experience in the occupational field, sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, including one year of supervisory experience.

Relevant experience may include: active membership in fire service operations; supervision; organization and professional communication; scheduling; discipline or other management.

Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the State of Alaska for the type of vehicle or equipment operated. Must be at least 19 years of age with one (1) year of driving experience.

Possession of State of Alaska Firefighter II certification required at time of hire. Possession of State of Alaska Firefighter I certification required as a prerequisite.

Possession of Driver Operator certification preferred at the time of hire. If not currently certified, you must enroll in the next available course offering and successfully complete certification within twelve (12) months of hire.

Possession of Fire Service Instructor I certification, preferred at the time of hire. If not currently certified, you must enroll in the next available course offering and successfully complete certification within twelve (12) months of hire.

Possession of Emergency Trauma Technician (ETT) certification preferred.

Possession of Rescue Tech certification that includes automotive extrication and basic rope rescue skills, preferred at the time of hire.

Completion of required Incident Command System (ICS) courses, ICS 100 and IS 700 within ninety (90) days of hire, ICS 300 and ICS 400 within nine (9) months of hire, and ICS 200 and IS 800 within one (1) year of hire.

Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background check, drug screen, respirator fit test, physical ability test (PAT), and NFPA 1582 physical exam in addition to an annual respirator fit test, PAT test and NFPA 1582. Must complete a baseline audiometry screening and will be required to undergo annual testing as part of the Hearing Conservation Program. Must complete the Hepatitis B vaccination series and complete Tuberculosis (TB) screening, or provide signed declinations, in accordance with applicable health and safety guidelines.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Responds to various emergency situations including, but not limited to structure fires, vehicle fires, motor vehicle collisions, EMS and Hazmat calls for service.
• Makes management decisions during emergency and non-emergency operations and functions.
• Develops strategic fire suppression, rescue or other emergency response plans as an Initial Incident Commander.
• Operates a variety of equipment, apparatus, tools, hoses, appliances, ladders, rescue equipment, etc.
• Provides leadership, supervision, and guidance to assigned on-call and full-time staff.
• Assists others in evaluation of performance of subordinate employees.
• Reviews, completes and files reports; maintains training an attendance records.
• Implements tactical emergency operations as a crew leader.
• Reviews and ensures compliance with department standard operating procedures, guidelines and policies.
• Develops and maintains an inventory management program for all tools and equipment.
• Ensures that apparatus and equipment is properly cared for, fully operational, cleaned, and returned to service after emergency operations or training exercises.
• Assists in the development and delivery of training exercises and programs.
• Researches, recommends and purchases equipment and supplies for departmental use.
• Participates in the inspection of buildings and other structures in fire prevention programs.
• Assists with the implementation and delivery of public education.
• Performs related duties.

The Mat-Su Borough offers a variety of benefits to its eligible employees. These benefits include Health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, accident and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, retirement, supplemental benefits (in lieu of social security), deferred compensation, and an employee assistance program. Following is brief description of some of these benefits.

Health Insurance:

The Borough offers group health insurance to all Regular employees scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week. The plan includes medical, prescription, audio and optional dental and vision benefits. Employees may decline any or all of these coverages. Coverage begins for the employee and family members the 1st of the month following date of employment. Family members include spouse and children under age 26. Beginning July 1, 2022, the amount charged to each employee, with a regular work week of 35 or more hours, will be based on which Tier you select and whether the optional vision/dental coverage is added. That amount will be divided between the first two paychecks of each month.

Life & AD&D:

All regular full time or part time employees will have life insurance coverage provided by the Borough of $50,000 on themselves, $2,000 on their spouse and $1,000 on each qualified child. The benefit for Accidental Death & Dismemberment on the employee is $50,000.

• Employees may purchase additional life insurance through the State of Alaska Supplemental Benefits System.

Retirement:

PERS Tier IV (applies to employees first entered into PERS service on or after July 1, 2006): Alaska Public Employees Retirement System is mandatory with a contribution rate of 8%. The Borough portion is as follows: Defined Contribution Plan - 5%; Health Plan - 0.86%, Health Reimbursement Arrangement - $94.92 (per pay period), Occupational Death & Disability - 0.69%.

PERS Tier I, II, & III (applies to employees first entered into PERS service prior to July 1, 2006): Alaska Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) is mandatory with a contribution rate of 6.75%. The Borough portion is 22%.

For further information, go to the state of Alaskas website at www.state.ak.us/drb.

Alaska Supplemental Benefits System:

The Supplemental Benefits System (SBS) is in lieu of Social Security and is mandatory. An employee contributes at 6.13% of gross wages, matched by the Borough (6.13%), on the present wage base of $176,100.

SBS offers other various benefit options which are fully explained on their website at www.state.ak.us/drb.

Deferred Compensation Plan:

The Borough offers a Deferred Compensation Plan to eligible employees. The maximum amount an employee may defer in any taxable year is 100% of taxable wages or $23,500, whichever is less. Employees over the age of 50 may contribute an additional $7,500. ROTH plan $7,000.

Holidays:

The Borough recognizes 11 paid holidays (plus 1 floating holiday). Regular employees with a regularly scheduled work week of less than forty (40) hours shall receive holiday pay on a pro-rated basis.

Emergency services Employees working a 56 hour/week schedule shall be compensated for holidays in the following manner:

1. The Employer shall credit the personal leave account with eight (8) hours for each full pay period of service. Holiday hours shall not be credited for periods of time the Employee is on leave without pay, suspension, or injury leave.

2. When an emergency services Employee who works a 56 hour/week schedule is scheduled to work one of the holidays and does not work, his/her personal leave account shall be charged for twenty-four hours unless the absence is because of bereavement.

3. When an emergency services Employee who works a 56 hour/week is called in to work (is not normally scheduled to work)on one of the holidays, he/she shall be paid at a rate 2.5 times his/her normal hourly rate.

Personal Leave:

Personal leave will begin accruing the first day of employment, however, it will not be available for use until after the employee has completed three (3) months of service. Accrual rates are as follows:

Length of Employment 40-Hour Employees 56-Hour Employees

0 through 1 year 6 Hours per pay period 8.4 Hours per pay period

1 through 2 years 6.93 Hours per pay period 9.7 Hours per pay period

3 through 5 years 8.77 Hours per pay period 12.28 Hours per pay period

6 through 10 years 9.7 Hours per pay period 13.57 Hours per pay period

11 years and longer 11.64 Hours per pay period 16.3 Hours per pay period

Regular employees with a regularly scheduled work week of less than forty (40) hours shall accrue leave on a pro-rated basis.

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Are you applying from out of state, do you have IFSAC or Pro Board certificate

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State of Alaska Firefighter II certification

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Employer Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Address 350 E Dahlia Avenue

Palmer, Alaska, 99645

Phone 907-861-8404

907-861-8404

Website http://www.matsugov.us