Are you or someone you know interested in serving the community of Bethel, Alaska? If so, you are in luck! The Bethel Fire Department and Bethel Volunteer Emergency Services Association is looking for individuals interested in becoming volunteer members of the department. We offer free training in firefighting, emergency medical services, hazardous materials responses, rescue techniques, CPR, and more! As an Emergency Medical Technician or Emergency Trauma Technician, you will be responsible for assisting the career personnel with responding to emergent and non-emergent medical incidents within the community. The Bethel Fire Department is a State of Alaska Advanced Life Support Ground Ambulance Service and has emergency medical personnel certified from Emergency Trauma Technician (ETT) and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-1, EMT-2, EMT-3) to Mobile Intensive Care Paramedics. Volunteer training occurs twice each month in formal EMT meetings and during various scheduled certification training courses throughout each year. Volunteer personnel are expected to complete two 12-hour duty shifts each month and attend at least 50% of training meetings. | Requirements: - Applicants for ETT training must be at least 16 years old and have no felonies or serious misdemeanors. - Applicants for EMT training must be at least 18 years old and have no felonies or serious misdemeanors. - Applicants must submit an application, current immunization history, DMV driver's history, and a criminal history report. - All applicants must have the ability to pass a department physical ability test prior to entry to training. - All applicants must attend all initial training classes and have all skills verified by an instructor prior to applying for certification. - Once certified, members will be paid a performance-based monthly stipend. | Categories: EMT

Are you or someone you know interested in becoming a Firefighter? The Bethel Fire Department is recruiting qualified individuals to serve our community as Volunteer Firefighters. We provide all training courses, free-of-charge. Typical duties include: - Use and maintenance of firefighter turnout gear and SCBA; - Fire suppression; - Ground and aerial ladder deployment; - Use and maintenance of chainsaws and other powered equipment; - Deployment and operation of fire hoses; - Use and care of various hand tools, including axes and Halligan bars; - Ensuring readiness by preparing and stocking supplies and equipment on various fire apparatus; - And MUCH, MUCH MORE!!! Training includes: - State of Alaska Firefighter-1 (IFSAC/ProBoard) - State of Alaska Firefighter-2 (IFSAC/ProBoard) - BLS Provider CPR - Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations Level (IFSAC/ProBoard) - First Aid training | Requirements: Applicants must meeting the following requirements: - Be at least 18 years old at time of certification - Must submit a volunteer application, immunization history, DMV driver's history, and a criminal background report - No felonies or serious misdemeanors - Must have ability to pass a firefighter physical ability test - Must attend all training classes and pass all skills examinations prior to certification - Volunteer members must attend at least 50% of regular firefighter training meetings and commit to two 12-hour duty shifts per month - Once certified, members will be paid a performance-based monthly stipend. | Categories: Firefighter