Job Information

VASHON ISLAND FIRE & RESCUE
10020 SW BANK RD
VASHON ISLAND, WASHINGTON 98070
(206)463-2405
http://www.vifr.org

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Updated: July 03, 2017

Classification: Career Firefighter / EMT

This position is currently closed. Please check back for future updates.

Vashon Island Fire & Rescue is building an ongoing list for Firefighter/EMT.

The department requires the candidate PHQ. You can access the questionnaire through your candidate account. The PHQ must be completed by the closing date or you may not be considered further in the process.

FireTEAM and CPAT testing must be completed at National Testing Network. Go to www.NationalTestingNetwork.com to schedule.

Salary Information:
$5053.45/mo. entry
(2015-2016 wage scale)

Benefit Information:
Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision). Holiday pay, Vacation, Sick Leave, LEOFF II retirement. Other benefits as defined in the IAFF Local #4189 Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Applicant Contact Person:
Name: Cari Coll
Phone: (206) 463-4468
Email: ccoll@vifr.org

Department Information:
Vashon Island Fire & Rescue, a.k.a King County Fire District #13, provides a variety of services including fire suppression, emergency medical service, water rescue, high-to-low angle rope rescue, hazardous materials response, and public safety education. King County provides fire code enforcement and fire investigation service. VIFR has one station staffed 24 hours and four volunteer stations. Paid staffing consists of a Fire Chief, Assistant Chief of Operations, Battalion Chief of Training & Safety, Battalion Chief of EMS, four Captains, six Firefighter/EMT’s, eight Paramedic Firefighters, a Maintenance Supervisor, Facilities Manager, and three administrative staff. There are approximately 40 volunteer members, including seven officers. VIFR also sponsors an Explorer post. VIFR is managed by a five-member publicly elected Board of Commissioners.

Career Firefighters and Paramedics work a four-platoon schedule with 48 hours on, six days off, plus 13 debit days per year and three 12-hour debits for training. Minimum manning is two Firefighter/EMT’s and two Paramedic Firefighters on duty.

City/County/Area Information:
Vashon Island Fire & Rescue covers Vashon and Maury islands, an area of 45 square miles with 55 miles of shoreline. There are approximately 1,500 incident responses annually. The district is comprised primarily of residential properties, small commercial operations, and a few manufacturing facilities.

Population: 12,000 year-round, 16,000 summer

Job Requirements

Age:
18

Citizenship Required:
Yes

High School Grad / GED:
Yes

Driver's License:
Valid WA Driver’s License

Ability to Read/Speak English:
Yes

Vision:
Meet the current minimum LEOFF II Firefighter Medical Standards

College:
Not required

Certification Requirements:
Current WA state Emergency Medical Technician certification required.

IFSAC Firefighter I certification is required within one year of hire.

Preference Points:
Preference points (4) will be added to the final score of current VIFR volunteer members in good standing.

Veteran’s Preference:
Applicants requesting Veteran’s Preference Points will be required to present a DD-214 at the time of interview.

Felony, Criminal Activity Disqualifiers:
Conviction of a misdemeanor or felony offense in Washington State, or an offense in another state which would be a felony or misdemeanor if committed in Washington State is a disqualifier.

Prior to employment the candidate must pass a national criminal history background check.

Driving Disqualifiers:
A driving abstract of the previous 36 months will be evaluated prior to employment. Any total of six points or greater from the following list is a disqualifier:

8 points
Negligent homicide
DUI (either alcohol or drugs)
Hit and Run – attended
Reckless driving
Revocation of license
Denial of issuance of license
Using a motor vehicle in the commission of a felony

6 points

Negligent driving with accident
Hit and Run – unattended

4 points

Negligent driving with no accident
DWLS (Driving while license suspended)

Speeding

0-10 over the limit = 2 points
11-20 over the limit = 4 points
21-25 over the limit = 5 points
26+ over the limit = 6 points
Other moving violations not described above with accident = 4 points.
Other moving violations not described above without accident = 2 points.

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, or Chief that indicates the candidate is not suited for the position of Firefighter will result in disqualification.

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