Lateral Firefighter​/EMT

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24 full‑time firefighters – 3 shifts 48/96 schedule

In order to qualify and be invited to apply for this position, you must have tested and currently be on our list of candidates with National Testing Network (NTN).

Please read the below carefully to qualify for this position.

Step
1. Applicants interested in this position must have completed testing through National Testing Network (NTN) before being invited to apply for this position.

• Meet the qualifications of the position as posted below in the job description.
• Pass a Current Physical Agility Test (CPAT).
• Receive a passing score of 70% or above on a written general knowledge exam for human relations, mechanical, math, reading, and work attitude through the National Testing Network (NTN).

Step
2. After candidates complete the above testing and you are on the list with NTN you may be invited to complete the City of Oak Harbor application of employment. You will not be able to apply for this position unless you have first tested with NTN and added your scores to the OHFD list.

Step 3. The top candidates based on NTN scores who complete the City of Oak Harbor application of employment process will be invited to a interview to establish an eligibility list. Candidates that are selected for interviews will be required to participate in‑person. You will be notified of the date of the first round of interviews.

Step 4. The finalist candidate(s) will receive a conditional offer and be required to successfully complete and pass the following to receive an official offer of employment:

• Pass the Drug Screen test.
• Pass the required Medical Exam.
• Pass the Psychological Evaluation.

RCW 41.04.010 provides for a veterans' scoring criteria status to be added to the passing grade of certain veterans at the completion of all testing. If you believe that you are eligible to be considered for such preference you should upload and submit your DD‑214 to your application to determine eligibility.

If you have questions, please contact Jedi Wilson, Civil Service Secretary, at jwilson or 360‑279‑4560.

Oak Harbor Fire Department (OHFD) provides fire protection, basic rescue, and first responder medical services to the City of Oak Harbor, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, from Fire Station 81.

OHFD serves the City of Oak Harbor located on Whidbey Island in Island County, Washington State. OHFD protects the 9.7 square mile City (including several miles of shoreline) and an estimated population of 24,700. In addition, OHFD maintains mutual and automatic aid contracts with Island County Fire Districts Number 2 (North Whidbey) and Number 5 (Central Whidbey), Whidbey Health, and the Naval Air Station‑Whidbey Island (NAS‑WI) Federal Fire Department.

• 24 full‑time firefighters – 3 shifts 48/96 schedule
• One Fire Station – Station 81 located on Whidbey Avenue
  • 1 incident command officer
  • 1 frontline staffed fire engine
  • 1 rescue truck
• UNDER CONSTRUCTION – Fire Station 82 at 1250 SW Swantown Rd – Oak Harbor's southwest area satellite fire station with expected completion in Spring 2026.

We also offer education and longevity pay and great benefits! (See benefits tab)

We are a progressive department, anticipating department and community needs now and for the future!

Under the close supervision of the fire Lieutenant or other ranking officer, firefighters perform a complete range of firefighting and emergency medical activities. Fire prevention and suppression assignments are performed in accordance with departmental policies, rules, standard operating practices and established precedent. Work involves the potential for personal injury and individuals must be able to act without supervision and to exercise independent judgment and discretion during emergencies to assure safe operations.

Firefighters are required to operate all department equipment; tools and apparatus within its full operational capability to protect life and property, and to maintain assigned fire prevention, suppression and medical equipment. Individuals spend substantial amounts of time engaged in routine…