Columbia County Fire District #3 issued the following announcement on Feb. 10.
COLUMBIA COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT #3 is currently seeking qualified candidates for an eligibility list for future employment opportunities. The person filling this position is responsible for a combination of assignments, including emergency fire and medical response; scheduling and/or conducting annual tests of SCBA equipment, fire extinguishers, and ladders and associated record keeping; completing incident reports; preparing other reports as necessary; and routine maintenance on District facilities.
Minimum Requirements: Graduation from high school or equivalent; WA EMT certification; must possess a valid State driver’s license; and must reside within a 30 minute response time of the District headquarters station if hired. Must be insurable by the districts insurance company.
Desired Qualifications: Experience working with volunteer firefighters; EMS experience; IFSAC Firefighter 1 or higher; NWCG Firefighter 2 or higher; office experience; building and vehicle maintenance. Applicants must be willing to work a variable schedule that includes holidays, nights and weekends.
Salary & Benefits: Starting salary based on current union contract, Paid medical, dental and vision insurance Disability and life insurance, LEOFF 2 retirement plan, Annual vacation
Hiring Process: Applications will be screened for qualifications and scored. All qualified applicants will be invited to complete the EMS/Fire written tests. Top 10 qualified applicants will continue to the oral board interviews. Finalists will be invited to a Chiefs interview.
To Obtain an Application: Applications may be picked up at Fire Station 31, 111 Patit Rd, Dayton, WA 99328. Out of area applicants may request an application by calling the District office at (509) 382-4281 during normal business hours.
Completed applications accepted until March 4, 2022 at 4:30 p.m.
Columbia County Fire District #3 is and Equal Opportunity Employer
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