Firefighter​/EMT

North Whidbey Fire & Rescue District (NWFR) is currently establishing an eligibility list for Full-Time Firefighter/EMT positions to fill six positions funded through the FEMA SAFER (Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response) Grant.

The SAFER Grant will fund six firefighter/EMT positions for a
three-year period. Continued funding beyond the three-year grant period will require additional local funding.

NWFR serves approximately 55 square miles on North Whidbey Island, including predominantly rural areas surrounding the City of Oak Harbor and Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. The district operates seven fire stations
and provides fire suppression, emergency medical services, marine rescue, and technical rescue services. NWFR responds to more than 2,500 emergency calls annually.

Selected firefighters will work a 1-on/3-off, 2-on/3-off schedule.

These positions provide an opportunity to join a professional organization dedicated to serving the residents, visitors, and communities of North Whidbey Island while working alongside career and volunteer personnel in a diverse emergency response environment.

Compensation: $6,037.02 Monthly

Employee Benefits:

• Medical 100% of the premium cost of the employee coverage of PPO-100 (or its equivalent)

Firefighter/EMT work includes responding to and handling emergency situations, natural conditions that threaten life and property, and incidents of service to citizens. Employees in this position protect life and property through firefighting activities, emergency medical services, fire inspection activities, public education, and other similar duties. They perform a full range of emergency work under adverse and strenuous physical conditions. Firefighter/EMTs have a high risk of exposure to hazardous conditions, toxic chemicals, and infectious diseases encountered during firefighting or emergency medical incidents.

Firefighter/EMTs perform duties in the following areas: emergency firefighting operations (structural, wildland, vehicles), emergency medical operations, special rescue operations, company-level fire & life safety building inspections, other fire prevention programs, public education, public relations, maintenance of apparatus, equipment and facilities, testing of fire hydrants, hose, ladders, pumps, instructing fire service and medical aid training sessions, and other duties as directed by the fire chief.

This firefighter/EMT position is covered by the IAFF 5133 collective bargaining agreement. For overtime computation, this is considered an FLSA 7(K) exempt position. At the employer's sole discretion, the position will be assigned a work period using the Federal Department of Labor’s 27-day schedule.

• 21 years of age.
• U.S. Citizen.
• High School Graduate (or equivalent).
• Valid Washington State driver license with an acceptable driving record.
• One year of experience as a firefighter/EMT required, paid or volunteer.
• Washington State EMT certification required.
• Successful completion of the NWFR testing process.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Pre-hire physical and drug screen.

Employees of this classification must, by virtue of their professional background, experiences, accomplishments, and perspectives, be compatible with the organizational culture and climate of North Whidbey Fire and Rescue.

• Ability to don specialized safety equipment (bunker gear, respirators, etc.) and perform physically demanding hazardous work for long periods of time in emergency conditions of high stress, strenuous physical exertion under such conditions as height(s), cramped surroundings, hot smoky environments, and limited visibility.
• Perform and maintain physical conditioning in accordance with the fire district’s health and fitness requirements.
• Receive emergency alarms; operate radio and other communications equipment under routine and emergency conditions.
• Drive or ride fire district apparatus to alarms, place equipment, lay and connect hoses and nozzles, raise and climb ladders, use high-pressure water hoses, chemical extinguishing agents, fire pumps, hydraulic equipment, power tools, hand tools during emergency and non-emergency operations, and other tools and equipment as required.
• Remove persons from dangerous and hazardous environments and administer emergency medical aid as required.
• Ventilate burning structures; perform salvage operations and other related tasks.
• Complete and maintain computer…