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CENTRAL EMERGENCY SERVICES - KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH 231 SOUTH BINKLEY STREET SOLDOTNA, ALASKA 99669 907-262-4792
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Updated: May 14, 2025
All canidates are required to complete the NTN FireTEAM exam, and also submit the department application here:
Central Emergency Services (CES) is now accepting applications for Firefighter/EMT and Firefighter/Paramedic positions. Up to nine candidates may be hired during this recruitment cycle. Application period closes July 11, 2025.
Position Title: Firefighter 1-Paramedic I and IISalary Information: $72,841 - $99,691 (May be non-competitively promoted to Engineer within 3 years when qualified)Benefit Information:
Department Application Link here
Candidate Contact PersonJason CraigSr. Captain-Training Officer907-262-4792jcraig@kpb.us
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: 18US Citizen: NoHigh School Grad/GED: YesValid State Driver’s License: YesAbility to Read/Speak English: YesVision: Pass physicalCollege: NoAcademy Certification: NoPrior Experience: NoNecessary Certifications
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.
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