NOTE: Classified ads are listed in reverse chronological order (the most recent ads submitted to the association office are listed first).
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT by Thurston County Fire Protection District #7 (North Olympia Fire Department): District is seeking applications for the position of full-time Fire Chief. Candidates must have Firefighter 2 Certification and Washington State EMT-B and must be able to pass the Thurston County EMT Protocol Test. Applicants selected as finalists must complete a formal application and be able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
Finalists will be selected from the resumes that are submitted. This position has a benefit package that includes Washington Fire Commissioners PPO 300 Medical and Dental Insurance, LEOFF II Retirement and Deferred Compensation that will be negotiated at the time of employment. Salary will be established by agreement and will be dependent on qualifications.
Successful applicant must commit to living within 30 minutes of driving time from the main station as addressed below.
Submit resumes before 5:00 P.M. on June 16, 2008 to:
North Olympia Fire Department
5046 Boston Harbor Road NE
Olympia, Washington 98506
Attn: Richard Kistler, Commissioner
(Posted 5/15)
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT by City of Oak Harbor: Fire Department Public Educator/Public Information Officer, part-time. Range 23 (FY08): $19.49/hour, plus benefits. DATE OPEN: 5/16/08. DATE CLOSES: 6/18/2008. DESCRIPTION: Provide education and training in fire prevention, life safety and disaster preparedness. Respond to emergencies. Pass background and drivers abstract check. Review Job Description in application packet for qualifications and requirements. Application packet: City of Oak Harbor - Utilities Office, 865 SE Barrington Dr., Oak Harbor, WA 98277; www.oakharbor.org or 360.279.4509. EOE. Closes 5PM, 6/18/2008. (Posted 5/14)
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT by Whatcom 4: Captain. The district, which serves Central Whatcom County, is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Station Captain. Presently, there are 2 vacancies. Fire Captains are responsible for supervising station and firefighters. Currently, the shifts are assigned to a 4-12 schedule. Captains work four 12-hour shifts in four days, followed by four days off. This is a new position for the department as it transitions from a volunteer department to a combination department. Excellent benefits and career development possibilities.
Minimum qualifications for this position include 3 years career firefighting experience, with at least 1 year as a company officer (or equivalent) and a current EMT-Basic certification. Experience in instruction preferred. This is a represented position. Salary under negotiation, proposed range: $4591 to $5370. Send resume and cover letter to:
Whatcom Fire District 4
4142 Britton Loop
Bellingham, WA 98226
360.734.7316 Fax: 360.734.7139
Closes at 5 pm on May 30, 2008. (Posted 4/15)
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT by Vashon Island Fire & Rescue: Fire Chief. $100,000 to $125,000 with excellent benefits. Located in the heart of Puget Sound, Vashon-Maury Island (pop. 11,000) is a patchwork of pastoral and natural settings. Miles of lightly traveled, pine edged country roads make bicycling and walking popular activities among residents and visitors alike. The island is approximately 13 miles long by 8 miles at the widest point, and covers 37 square miles. In the summer you can visit one of the many farms, rent a kayak, or explore Vashon's beaches. Visiting the historic Point Robinson Lighthouse for a beach walk will afford you with views of Mt. Rainier and Seattle. The community exhibits strong support for its excellent public schools, which are consistently ranked among the state's best. Vashon and Maury Island has its own park district, which administers a number of waterfront and inland parks, which afford a variety of activities ranging from hiking to beachcombing to equestrian trails. Vashon Island offers its own farmers market on Saturdays from May through mid October in the heart of the town. Plenty of shopping opportunities are available in unique stores year round.
Reporting directly to the five member Board of Commissioners, the Fire Chief manages the Fire District's operations and administration. The Fire Chief works closely with the Board in setting goals and objectives for the District. Once established, it will be the Chief's responsibility to see these goals implemented. The new Fire Chief will develop and manage the District's budget as approved by the Board of Commissioners. The new Fire Chief will supervise all District personnel either directly or through delegated authority. He or she is responsible for recruiting, training, and retaining qualified volunteer, career fire and aid personnel. The Chief will negotiate with the District's bargaining units and ensure that the District is adhering to contract requirements. If there is a major fire or emergency incident, the Chief is responsible for directing and assisting command, as well as ensuring a thorough investigation. In addition the Chief is expected to respond to alarms within 20 minutes.
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or an associate of arts degree in fire science or fire administration is preferred; a master's degree in public administration or business administration is desired. The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of seven to ten years of experience in a comparable agency with extensive experience in a senior management role, such as fire chief, deputy fire chief, operations chief or battalion chief. Extensive experience in successfully building a "combination" department is very important. Competitive candidates will also have an ongoing record of training and professional development.
Vashon Island Fire & Rescue is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply by May 18, 2008 (first review, open until filled). To apply, send letter of interest, resume, completed application & answers to the supplemental questions via email to humanresources@prothman.com or mail to: Prothman, 3633 136th Pl SE, Suite 206, Bellevue, WA 98006; ph: 206.368.0050; fax: 206.368.0060. Complete position profile, supplemental questions & application form available at www.prothman.com. (Posted 4/15)
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT by Central Whidbey Island Fire and Rescue: Fire Department Battalion Chief. The district, which serves the middle of Whidbey Island, including the Town of Coupeville and surrounding 50 square mile area, is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Training/Safety/Operations Officer for the newly created rank of Battalion Chief. Minimum qualifications for this challenging position include 18 years of age or older, AA degree preferred in Fire Command or equal, EMT, 5 years firefighting experience (2 of which must be as a line-officer in a Career or Combination District/Department), valid driver's license, non-tobacco user, legal U. S. resident and good physical condition. This is an Administrative FLSA exempt position. This position will instruct and supervise on duty personnel and volunteer members and plan & coordinate various aspects of the department's comprehensive training/safety program(s). Salary: $5,500 to $6,100 DOQ&E. Resumes need to be submitted by 4 pm, May 19, 2008 to: "Battalion Chief Position", Central Whidbey Island Fire and Rescue, 1164 Race Rd. Coupeville, WA 98239. For more information see more detailed announcement and job description, visit www.cwfire.org. (Posted 4/11)
FOR SALE by The Puget Sound Skills Center's Fire Services Program: 1985 Hahn/Beck Pumper--Detroit 6V92 diesel engine, Allison transmission, Darley 2 stage pump, 1500 gpm, 500 gallon water tank, 70,196 miles, passed last pump test, service and maintenance records available. $14,000 OBO. Click here for photo. Call 206.907.1231 or email Robb Lovre at lovrera@hsd401.org. (Posted 3/7)
FOR SALE by Pend Oreille 3: The Commissioners of Pend Oreille 3 have declared the following items surplus and offer them for general sale to the public and fire departments. All items are sold on "as is where is basis". No warranties are expressed or implied. The district will also accept best offer bids on the following equipment. To view the equipment please call Chief Mark Havener at 509.447.5305 or email at mark@pofd3.org. Items can also be viewed at http://www.pofd3.org/surplus.htm.
(Posted 2/29)
FOR SALE by King 27 (Fall City):
Contact Fire Chief Chris Connor or Lieutenant Jake Koehnen at 425.222.5841, jkoehnen@king27fire.com. (Posted 2/08)
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Chief Jim Shields (Poulsbo Fire Department) Retirement Celebration.
New website launched for WFCA Health Care Program.
The Chelan Seminar is May 31st!
