Job Description
North Whidbey Fire & Rescue
Position Title:Part-Time Firefighter/EMT
North Whidbey Fire and Rescue is currently recruiting part-time Firefighter/EMT’s. The fire district’s service area, on North Whidbey Island, is predominately rural and surrounds the City of Oak Harbor and NAS Whidbey Island. The district operates out of 7 fire stations, providing fire emergency medical, marine rescue and technical rescue services and responds to approximately 2500 calls annually.
Part-time Firefighter/EMT’s work 24 hour shifts in regularly scheduled. Part-time Firefighter/EMT's work 120 hours per month. The hourly wage for part-time Firefighter/EMT’s is $17.17 - $22.72 DOE. Additionally, Part-time employees working regularly scheduled shifts receive benefits in accordance with the current IAFF contract.
Minimum Job Requirements
- 18 years of age
- US Citizenship
- High School Graduate (or equivalent).
- Valid Washington State Driver’s License with acceptable driving record
- Current IFSAC FF-I required; FF-II preferred.
- One year of experience as a Firefighter/EMT preferred.
- Washington State EMT certification. Candidates with NREMT certification will be considered, contingent on obtaining Washington State EMT certification.
- Successful completion of the NWFR Testing process.
- Ability to pass a background check.
- Pre-hire physical and drug screen.
Application Process
· Fill out application and email with a resume to admin@nwfr.org
· Application can be obtained at the Districts Head Quarters: 770 NE Midway Blvd, Oak Harbor, WA 98277. At any time, Monday-Friday 8:00am to 5:00 pm or download from our website: www.nwfr.org.
· Applications accepted until July 18th, 2024
Qualified applicants will be invited to complete the following:
- Written Test (July 25, 2024)
- Physical Agility Testing PAT (July 25, 2024)
- Firefighter Skill Testing (July 25, 2024)
- Medical Scenario (July 25, 2024)
- Oral Board (July 25, 2024)
- Chiefs Interview (July 26, 2024)
Schedule:
· Day shift
· Holidays
· Night shift
· Overtime
· Weekend availability
Benefit Information
· Pers retirement plan
· VEBA
· Pro-rated sick leave and holidays
Work location:
· In person
Number of open positions: 3
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $17.17 - $22.72 per hour
Benefits:
- Health savings account
- Retirement plan
Shift:
License/Certification:
- WA Fire Fighter I (Required)
- WA State EMT or NREMI Basic (Required)
Work Location: In person