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Basic Firefighter Orientation & Class Schedule

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.

 


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