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Kittitas Valley Fire & Rescue - Firefighter

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Kittitas Valley Fire & Rescue - Firefighter

Last updated on October 31, 2024
PST Partner Agency since May 14, 2021

Vacancies: 3

Important Information

Kittitas Valley Fire & Rescue is requesting both entry-level and lateral candidates apply!

Interested candidates must complete the written examination via Public Safety Testing to be considered and must  successfully complete (Pass) the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT). If CPAT is completed through PST, your scores are automatically provided to Kittitas Valley Fire & Rescue when you apply. If CPAT is completed through another certified provider, upload proof of non-PST CPAT to your personal PST account. Save the file with this naming convention: "CPAT "

Candidates will be contacted via email once the filing window closes and will be informed about the next steps in the process. We will pull PST scores on October 1st, 2024 at 1000, with an assessment center on October 3rd-4th. You will be notified via email on October 1st, 2024 if you are invited to continue to the assessment center.

Community Information

Kittitas Valley Fire & Rescue lies in the middle of Washington State within Kittitas County. The service area has a rich history in agriculture and offers many popular recreation opportunities including hiking, fishing, biking, camping and boating. Within the District lies Central Washington University, the cities of Ellensburg and Kittitas, state parks, local parks and numerous agriculture related businesses. 

Department Information

Kittitas Valley Fire & Rescue (KVFR) provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to over 1,200 square miles in Kittitas County, Washington. The area extends west to east from Indian John Hill to Vantage, and north to south from Blewett Pass to the Yakima County line. All other response services, including wildland fires, structure fires, and hazardous materials are provided within the District that is approximately 280 sq. mi. The District has twelve (12) fire stations located throughout the service area. Station 29 and Station 21, provide 24-hour career staffing. The remaining stations are strictly staffed with volunteers. In 2020, the District completed building an apparatus maintenance facility and rebuilt Station 21. In 2019, call volume totaled 4,116, with EMS calls representing 85% of the response volume. KVFR provides ALS and BLS patient transfers to hospitals in Seattle, Wenatchee, and Yakima. The District shares boundaries and responds with mutual aid to US Forest Service (USFS), Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the Yakima Firing Center (a Department of Defense facility) and Kittitas County Fire Districts #1, #4 and #7.

Area Information

County: Kittitas
Population: Approx. 27,000 (Service Area)
# of Staff: 45 Career FF 6 Administrative/Support Staff

Hiring Status

Kittitas Valley Fire & Rescue - Firefighter has 3 vacancies.

We anticipate running another testing process in October 2024. 

Salary Information

                                                                                                                              Current Salary FF/EMT

Entry level Firefighter/EMT: $6,268.02/month 

*Lateral Firefighter/EMT with 12-36 months of Service: $6,659.77/month

*Lateral Firefighter/EMT with 36-60 months of Service: $7,051.52/ month 

First Class Firefighter/EMT and *Lateral Firefighter/EMT with 60+ months of Service: $7,835.03/month 


*Kittitas Valley Fire & Rescue defines a lateral firefighter as a firefighter who is a currently certified EMT-P or EMT-B with more than 12 months of paid fire service experience and has attended an approved fire academy. Both entry-level and lateral firefighters will be hired on a probationary status and serve a twelve-month probationary period from the date of hire.

Benefit Information

Kittitas Valley Fire & Rescue has a comprehensive benefits package including: 

  1. Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life through Washington Fire Commissioners PPO-100 plan- 90 percent employer paid, 10 percent employee responsibility.
  2. Deferred Comp through Empower Retirement and/or Washington State DCP- up to $200 match.
  3. Washington State LEOFF Retirement.
  4. Medical Expense Reimbursement Program (MERP) - employee paid.
  5. DiMartino disability and life insurance-employee paid.
  6. Aflac - optional.
  7. Generous sick leave, holiday and vacation package. 


Kittitas Valley Fire & Rescue - Firefighter Requirements

Category Requirement Required at time of...
    Test Hire
Written Examination Yes, required
Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) Yes, required as described below

To be considered candidates must have taken PST written exam and passed a Candidate Physical Ability (CPAT) test from either PST or National Testing Network within the past year.
Minimum Age 19
Citizenship US Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident
High School Grad/ GED Yes
Driver's License Required A valid Washington State Driver's License within 30 days of hire. 
Felony Conviction(s) as an Adult

Must successfully pass a criminal background check according to department policy.

Felony Conviction(s) as a Juvenile

Must successfully pass a criminal background check according to department policy.

Ability to Read, Speak & Write the English Language Yes
Vision Requirements Must successfully pass medical physical. 
Prior Experience Requirement No
Veterans Preference Points Veterans' preference points shall be awarded per RCW 41.04.010. 
EMT Certification Yes
CPAT
Multiple Scores from Same Applicant Highest score reported

Kittitas Valley Fire & Rescue - Firefighter Disqualifiers

The following are automatic and potential disqualifiers. Applicants should not apply to our agency if they indicate any of the automatic disqualifiers. Potential disqualifiers will be considered on a case by case basis.

Category Disqualifier
Driving
Potential

Driving records will be reviewed on a case by case basis. 
Drug Usage
Automatic No illegal sale of ANY drug, including marijuana.
Automatic Must successfully pass the department's medical physical exam, which includes a drug screen. 
Criminal Activity
Potential Reviewed on a case by case basis. 
Potential Adult misdemeanor convictions will be carefully reviewed.
Automatic Unlawful sexual misconduct.
Automatic Been convicted of any crime under a domestic violence statue.
Employment
Automatic Lied during any stage of the hiring process.
Automatic Falsified application, personal history questionnaire, or any other forms during hiring process.

Kittitas Valley Fire & Rescue - Firefighter Requirements

Category Requirement Required at time of...
    Test Hire
Written Examination Yes, required
Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) Yes, required as described below

To be considered candidates must have taken PST written exam and passed a Candidate Physical Ability (CPAT) test from either PST or National Testing Network within the past year.
Minimum Age 19
Citizenship US Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident
High School Grad/ GED Yes
Driver's License Required A valid Washington State Driver's License within 30 days of hire. 
Felony Conviction(s) as an Adult

Must successfully pass a criminal background check according to department policy.

Felony Conviction(s) as a Juvenile

Must successfully pass a criminal background check according to department policy.

Ability to Read, Speak & Write the English Language Yes
Vision Requirements Must successfully pass medical physical. 
Prior Experience Requirement No
Veterans Preference Points Veterans' preference points shall be awarded per RCW 41.04.010. 
EMT Certification Yes
CPAT
Multiple Scores from Same Applicant Highest score reported

Kittitas Valley Fire & Rescue - Firefighter Disqualifiers

The following are automatic and potential disqualifiers. Applicants should not apply to our agency if they indicate any of the automatic disqualifiers. Potential disqualifiers will be considered on a case by case basis.

Category Disqualifier
Driving
Potential

Driving records will be reviewed on a case by case basis. 
Drug Usage
Automatic No illegal sale of ANY drug, including marijuana.
Automatic Must successfully pass the department's medical physical exam, which includes a drug screen. 
Criminal Activity
Potential Reviewed on a case by case basis. 
Potential Adult misdemeanor convictions will be carefully reviewed.
Automatic Unlawful sexual misconduct.
Automatic Been convicted of any crime under a domestic violence statue.
Employment
Automatic Lied during any stage of the hiring process.
Automatic Falsified application, personal history questionnaire, or any other forms during hiring process.

Contact Information

Kittitas Valley Fire & Rescue - Firefighter

400 E Mountain View Ave
Ellensburg, WA 98926 Kittitas County
509-933-7231

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Agency Test Requirements
Written Examination: Yes, required
CPAT: Yes, required as described below


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