GIRDWOOD FIRE AND RESCUE NEW MEMBER INTAKE

Applications are available online (see link below) and are accepted by email only to admin@girdwoodfire.com. Returning members who have been absent for over a year will be required to go through a refresher orientation.

Joining the Girdwood Fire and Rescue Team in 2024

Check back here for the next Academy and open application period dates!

General inquiries are best answered by emailing Admin@girdwoodfire.com.

Current minimum expectations and qualifications:

·         Be at least 18 years of age.

·         Maintain residence within the Municipality of Anchorage.

·         Maintain a valid Alaska driver's license.

·         Maintain a working phone or cell phone.

·         Maintain a working email.

·         Submit a State of Alaska Background investigation with application packet no older than 30 days from submission of application

·         Submit a driving record check with application packet no older than 30 days from submission of application

      Meet the Municipality of Anchorage Driving Conviction Guidelines (last sheet of the application packet).

·         48 hours per month of shift coverage. Hours can be broken down into 6 hour shifts that can be worked in a variety of ways.

·         50% attendance to Tuesday Night Training at the fire station.

·         Willingness to follow Safety procedures in the workplace.

Preference will be given to individuals who:

Have a current Alaska EMT-1 or higher or Paramedic certification.

Current structural firefighting certificates.

Fulltime Girdwood resident

FAQs

Can members be just Firefighters or just EMS providers?

  Members may specialize in one or the other but will be required to learn basic fire and EMS skills and may have to respond to both Fire and EMS calls.

Do I need prior EMS or Fire experience?

- No, but preference will be given to those individuals with Advanced EMS and Fire certifications.

What time commitment is needed to be a member?

- 2-year commitment preferred, 1-year commitment required.

- We begin with a training academy that is scheduled over three weekends. Then you will have a minimum 90-day probationary period to complete the required training and skills demonstration for full membership. As a member, you will need to reach a minimum of 48 hours per month of volunteer time, and attend Tuesday night training. There are some training minimums as well, but we supply most of what the members need here at the Station.

Additional Questions? 

Email: admin@girdwoodfire.com

Phone: 907-230-6720 Call or text with questions

Please allow up to 2 weeks for a reply and include a working phone number in your e-mail.

Application packet pdf here: Application Packet

 Email applications to admin@girdwoodfire.com