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HOQUIAM FIRE DEPARTMENT 625 8TH STREET HOQUIAM, WASHINGTON 98550 360-538-3962 https://cityofhoquiam.com/
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Updated: March 04, 2025
Job Classification: Firefighter/Paramedic
The Hoquiam Fire Department is seeking to fill a vacancy due to retirement with an anticipated start of mid-June. Scores will be pulled on April 4, 2025 with oral board interviews taking place on April 16, 2025. Must be a current paramedic, or enrolled in an accredited paramedic program. All candidates must take the FireTEAM exam through National Testing Network as well as have a current CPAT at the time of chief's interview to be considered further in the hiring process.
The department requires the candidate PHQ and Public Safety Self Assessment (PSSA). You can access these through your candidate account. NTN suggests completing the PHQ and PSSA as soon as possible so there is not a delay in your process.
Salary Information: $6,667 - $8354/month plus 2% for AA/AS or 4% for BA/BS. Longevity incentive pay every 5 years.
Benefit Information: Medical/Dental/Vision premiums paid by the employer and Healthcare Reimbursement Account paid into by the employer. $75,000 life insurance policy. Paid vacation and Holidays.
Contact Information: Brandon RayCaptain360-538-3962bray@cityofhoquiam.com
Department Overview: The Hoquiam Fire Department is fully paid career department and employs 21 line personnel on 3 shifts operating out of two stations. We have approximately 3500 calls for service a year.
Area Information: The Hoquiam Fire Department is located in Grays Harbor County Washington. The City of Hoquiam is located about an hour west of Olympia, WA towards Ocean Shores, on HWY 101. The rural location, waterways, rain forest and beaches make Grays Harbor and the City of Hoquiam a great place for outdoor recreation.
Population: 8,500
Age:18Citizenship Required:US Citizen or Lawful Permanent ResidentHigh School Grad / GED:YesDriver's License:Ability to obtain at time of hireAbility to Read/Speak English:YesVision:Must meet LEOFF 2 StandardsAcademy Certification:Not required, but desired IFSAC FF1/FF2 and Hazmat OPSNecessary Certifications:Current Paramedic certification with the ability to obtain certification in Washington State and Grays Harbor County within 90 days of hire. Or currently attending Paramedic School Hiring Process:After we receive your scores from NTN, you will be contacted by the Hoquiam Fire Department to set up the oral board process when we have current or up-coming vacancies. The top 5 candidates from the oral boards will move on to the Chief’s interview.
