Job Description
CENTRAL EMERGENCY SERVICES - KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH
231 SOUTH BINKLEY STREET
SOLDOTNA, ALASKA 99669
907-262-4792
Updated: May 14, 2025
All candidates are required to complete the NTN FireTEAM exam, and also submit the department application here:
Accepting applications for Firefighter/EMT and Firefighter/Paramedic positions. Up to nine candidates may be hired during this recruitment cycle. Application period closes on July 11, 2025.
Position Title: Firefighter 1/EMT-AEMT
Salary Information: $66,219 - $91,022 (May be non-competitively promoted to Engineer within 3-years when qualified)
Benefit Information:
Alaska Public Employees Retirement System
Kenai Peninsula Borough Self-Insured Health/Rx /Dental/Vision Plans
Deferred Compensation Plan
Personal Leave-Paid PTO
Department Application Link here
Candidate Contact Person
Jason Craig
Sr. Captain-Training Officer
907-262-4792
Department Overview
Join Central Emergency Services — Serve a Community, Live the Adventure
Central Emergency Services (CES) is one of Alaska's largest and most dynamic combination fire and EMS departments. We proudly serve more than 1,000 square miles on the scenic Kenai Peninsula, covering the City of Soldotna and the communities of Sterling, Ridgeway, Kasilof, Funny River, and Kalifornsky Beach (K-Beach).
Located south of Anchorage, CES protects a year-round population of 25,451, which doubles during the summer with the arrival of tourists, anglers, and seasonal workers. Our region is known for its stunning natural beauty, tight-knit communities, and world-class outdoor recreation—from glacial lakes and snowmobile trails to fishing rivers and the expansive Kenai National Wildlife Refuge.
CES operates five fire stations with a dedicated team of 49 full-time employees and 30 volunteers. We provide a full spectrum of emergency services, including:
Structural and wildland firefighting
Emergency medical services (EMS)
Technical rescue
Dive and water rescue
Specialized off-road rescue using boats, ATVs, UTVs, and snowmobiles At CES, you'll find more than a job—you'll find a mission, a community, and a way of life. If you're ready to grow professionally while living in one of Alaska's most adventure-filled regions, CES is the place for you.
City/County/Area Information
Kenai Peninsula Borough, Soldotna, Alaska
Population
25,451
Job Requirements
Age: 18
US Citizen: No
High School Grad/GED: Yes
Valid State Driver's License: Yes
Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes
Vision: Pass physical
College: No
Academy Certification: No
Prior Experience: No
Necessary Certifications
IFSAC or State of Alaska Firefighter I or obtain within 12-months of hire, shall obtain Firefighter II certification within 24 months of hire. Certification training will be provided by the department. State of Alaska EMT 1 or National Registry EMT and shall obtain State of Alaska AEMT within 24 months of hire. Training will be provided by the department.
Work Schedule: 56-hour (Currently 24-on-24-off-24-on-24-off-24-on-96 off) Planning for proposed 48/96. Overtime available when qualified.
Additional Requirements:
Must reside within at least a 20-minute response time to the nearest department station.
Hiring Process:
Complete an online Central Emergency Services (CES) application at the Kenai Peninsula Borough website
National Testing Network Exam-Must take the FireTEAM Exam
Top Canidate Selections for hiring consideration
Physical Ability Test or Proof of CPAT within the last twelve (12) months
Oral Board and Chief's Interview
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 66,219.00 91,022.00 Per Year
Job Tags
Full time, Summer work, Seasonal work, Outdoor,