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NORTH WHIDBEY FIRE & RESCUE 770 NE MIDWAY BLVD OAK HARBOR, WASHINGTON 98277 3606751131
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Updated: May 29, 2025
Job Description
North Whidbey Fire & Rescue
Position Title: Part-Time Firefighter/EMT
North Whidbey Fire and Rescue is currently recruiting part-time Firefighter/EMTs. The fire district’s service area, on North Whidbey Island, is predominately rural and surrounds the City of Oak Harbor and NAS Whidbey Island. The district operates out of seven fire stations, providing fire, emergency medical, marine rescue, and technical rescue services, and responds to approximately 2,500 calls annually. Part-time Firefighter/EMTs work 24-hour shifts in regularly scheduled positions. Part-time Firefighter/EMT work 120 hours per month 24/96 shift. The hourly wage for part-time Firefighter/EMTs is $19.29 to $22.72, depending on experience and qualifications. Additionally, Part-time employees working regularly scheduled shifts are eligible to receive benefits under the current IAFF contract.
Minimum Job Requirements:
· 18 years of age
Application Process:
· Applications can be obtained at the district’s headquarters, located at 770 NE Midway Blvd, Oak Harbor, WA 98277, or completed on our website at www.nwfr.org.
· Application packages are accepted at any time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm,
· Application packages are accepted until 1700 on Thursday, July 10, 2025.
· 10 July 2025: All completed application packets will be reviewed. Applicants will be screened for relevant education, training, experience, and licensure as listed in the job announcement.
· 11 July 2025: Invitations will be e-mailed out for applicants who will be invited to participate in In-person written test, PAT, Oral Board Panels, and Hands-On Skills
· Application Package:
o Completed Department Application (found at nwfr.org)
o Cover Letter
o Resume
o Copy of current Washington State EMT Certification or current National Registry Certification
o Copy of IFSAC FF-I
o Copy of IFSAC Hazmat- Awareness
o Copy of IFSAC Hazmat- Operations
o For Military Points, please include DD214
· Qualified applicants will be invited to complete the following:
o Written Test (17 July 2025)
o Physical Agility Testing (PAT) (17 July 2025)
o Firefighter Skill Testing (17 July 2025)
o Medical Scenario (17 July 2025)
o Oral Board (17 July 2025)
o Chief’s Interview (18 July 2025)
Schedule:
· Day shift
· Holidays
· Night shift
· Overtime
· Weekend availability
Benefit Information
· PERs retirement plan
· VEBA
· Prorated sick leave and holidays
Work location:
· In person
Number of open positions: 3
· Job Type: Part-time
· Pay: $19.29 – $22.72 per hour
Benefits:
· Health savings account
· Retirement plan
Shift:
· 24/96 Shift
License/Certification:
· WA Fire Fighter I (Required)
· WA State EMT or NREMI Basic (Required)
North Whidbey Fire and Rescue Employment Policy
North Whidbey Fire and Rescue provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or disability. In addition to federal law requirements, the North Whidbey Fire and Rescue complies with all state laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
The description of job duties, responsibilities, and requirements listed above is intended to be illustrative and is not intended to list all duties, responsibilities, and requirements that may be required for the performance of the job classification. Employees may be required to do all or some of the listed duties, or other related duties as needed by the district. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. It is also intended to be compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
