Important Dates (scroll down for details): August 3: Basic Firefighter Orientation August 5: New Firefighter Applications Due By 5:00pm.
The Central Mat-Su Fire Department will be hosting an orientation on becoming a paid, on-call Basic Firefighter Emergency Responder. The Borough’s on-call, or part-time positions, are very flexible and can work in addition to your regular full time employment. We have dedicated responders, from virtually all walks of life, who respond to emergencies throughout the Borough.
This meeting is open to the public. Anyone interested in becoming a firefighter and helping their community is encouraged to apply.
Date
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Time
6:30 PM
Location
Station 61 Central Mat-Su Public Safety Building
101 W. Swanson, Wasilla
The orientation will discuss the requirements of the job and answer any questions that you may have. Job applications will be available at the orientation meeting, so please come prepared with your past job information (including dates of employment, contact phone numbers of current or previous managers), as well as three professional references with contact phone numbers.
Applications are due no later than 5:00 PM on Friday, August 5.
The upcoming Basic Firefighter class schedule is as follows:
Date
Time
Location
Class
Tuesday, September 13
6:30 PM
Station 6-1
E-Pro/Orientation/Fire Behavior
Thursday, September 15
6:30 PM
Station 6-2
Fire Behavior
Friday, September 16
6:30 PM
Station 6-2
SCBA/PPE
Saturday, September 17
9:00 AM
Station 6-2
SCBA/PPE/Extinguishers/Ropes
Sunday, September 18
9:00 AM
Station 6-2
Fire Hose/Fire Streams/Water Supply
Tuesday, September 20
6:30 PM
Station 6-2
ICS/Communications
Thursday, September 22
6:30 PM
Station 6-2
Property Conservation
Friday, September 23
6:30 PM
Station 6-2
Ladders
Saturday, September 24
9:00 AM
Station 6-2
Fire Streams/Hose/Water Supply/Ladders
Sunday, September 25
9:00 AM
Station 6-2
Forcible Entry/Ventilation/Search & Rescue
Tuesday, September 27
6:30 PM
Station 6-1
Wildland Firefighting I
Thursday, September 29
6:30 PM
Station 6-2
Wildland Firefighting II
Friday, September 30
6:30 PM
Station 6-2
Safety and Survival
Saturday, October 1
9:00 AM
Station 6-2
Safety & Survival/Drill/Written Exam
Sunday, October 2
9:00 AM
Station 6-2
Final Practical
We will be available to answer any of your questions Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, at 907-373-8830 or 907-373-8813.