Vashon Fire and Rescue
Location: Vashon, WA
Position: Entry Level Firefighter/EMT
Monthly Salary: $6,483.26
Benefits: Medical paid at 100% for employee and 95% for dependents (100% in 2026), Dental paid at 100% for employee and dependents, Deferred Compensation employer contribution of 4.5% of base wage, $50 per month contribution to VEBA/HRA
Work Schedule: 2,532 hours annually; 48/144 with Debit Days
Closes: October 8, 2024
Vashon Island Fire & Rescue (VIFR) is creating an eligibility list for the January 2025 Recruit Academy.
The FireTEAM test through National Testing Network (All Sections) and Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) must be completed within the past year, or by October 8, 2023. A VIFR application must also be completed. Please ensure that you are submitting your CPAT Certificate if you used a company other than NTN with your online application. Also, please ensure that you have signed up for the Vashon Island Fire & Rescue Entry Level Firefighter/EMT process with NTN.
Job Requirements
Age: 21
US Citizen: Yes
High School Grad/GED: Yes
Valid WASHINGTON State Driver's License: Valid WA State Driver’s License
Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes
Vision: Meet the current minimum LEOFF II Firefighter Medical Standards
College: Not required but encouraged.
Certification Requirements:
WA state Emergency Medical Technician certification is required within one year of hire.
IFSAC Firefighter I and II certifications are required within one year of hire.
VIFR is a member of the South King County Fire Training Consortium. Firefighter I, II and EMT training will be provided through the SKCFTC Recruit Academy, which must be successfully completed.
Veteran’s Preference:
Applicants requesting Veteran’s Preference Points (5) will be required to present a DD-214 at the time of interview.
Felony, Criminal Activity Disqualifiers:
Prior to employment the candidate must pass a Station & National criminal history background check.
Drug Use Disqualifiers:
Prior to employment the candidate must pass a drug screening.
Employment Disqualifiers:
Evidence that the applicant has willfully provided false or misleading information during the application process, in his/her written application or Personal History Statement or has cheated during any testing in the application process will result in disqualification.
Additional:
Any conclusion by an oral board panel, background check, psychological evaluation, medical examination, or Chiefs’ interview that indicates the candidate is not well-suited for the position of Firefighter will result in disqualification.
Vashon Island Fire & Rescue is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not and will not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a veteran. Information provided on this application will not be used for any discriminatory purpose.
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