Our People
Sean Wisner
Fire Captain and Rope Rescue Coordinator

Sean Wisner enjoys his role in the Valdez Fire and Rescue Team. Wisner takes pride in the professionalism of his team members and in delivering the highest caliber of emergency response services. In the following questions, Wisner discusses his duties as a firefighter and some of the activities he enjoys in his free time.

Describe the work you do for Alyeska?

I currently hold the position of Fire Captain and Rope Rescue Coordinator for Alyeska Fire and Rescue at the Valdez Marine Terminal, and am employed by Doyon Universal Services on the contract fire team.

What do you like best about your job?

The most rewarding aspect of my job is the camaraderie and “esprit de corps” of being involved in the fire service. I also enjoy the opportunities for developing, implementing, and instructing training programs for the fire brigade and rope rescue team at the Terminal. I am very proud of the work that I do as a firefighter, especially when the opportunity arises to help someone in need or save a life in the line of duty.

What do you enjoy doing outside of work?

Outside of work, I enjoy the volunteer work that I do for the City of Valdez Fire Department, the Valdez Search and Rescue Team, and the Alaska Avalanche Information Center. I also have several hobbies such as backcountry skiing, snowmachining, kiteboarding and surfing, to name a few, although most of my free time is dedicated to sharing my love of the outdoors with my 2-year-old son.