Firefighter Position

Longview Fire Department - Lateral Firefighter EMT

 

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Longview Fire Department - Lateral Firefighter EMT

Last updated on March 27, 2025
PST Partner Agency since January 02, 2020

Vacancy: 1

Important Information

Longview FD has recently updated our education requirement (no longer requiring an AA degree at time of hire).  

Community Information

See City Website:

http://www.mylongview.com

Department Information

See City website, www.mylongview.com

Job Description

This is a skilled position requiring a wide range of mechanical abilities, interpersonal skills, technical knowledge, and discipline under emergency conditions. The work involves response on apparatus for fire suppression, management and control of hazardous materials, and exposures to property and life safety hazards. This includes use of heavy extrication equipment, specialized tools, and technical rescue support.

This position also responds and renders basic life support during rescue and aid incidents. Non-emergency work includes fire prevention inspections, public education, training, maintenance and testing of equipment.

Fire and medical response is provided by the City 24 hours a day. Firefighters are assigned to 24 hour shifts on one of three shifts within the organization.

Area Information

County: Cowlitz
Population: 36,000
# of Staff:

Hiring Status

Longview Fire Department - Lateral Firefighter EMT has 1 vacancy.


The eligibility list is a continuous listing and maintained as scores are received from PST. Oral board interviews are conducted on an as-needed basis. Vacancies are filled by Civil Service's "rule of five" with the top five candidates forwarded to the appointing authority for background investigation and selection.

 Visit www.mylongview.com to apply.

Salary Information

Firefighter (probationary period) $7,535.39 per month
Firefighter (upon completion of probation) $7,978.65 - $8,865.16 per month

Benefit Information

Medical, Dental, Long-term disability, life insurance, vision, EAP

Longview Fire Department - Lateral Firefighter EMT Requirements

Category Requirement Required at time of...
    Test Hire
Written Examination No, not required
Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) No, not required (may be required later)
Minimum Age 18
Citizenship US Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident or DACA-Recipient
High School Grad/ GED Yes
Driver's License Required Required and an acceptable five-year driving record.
Felony Conviction(s) as an Adult Acceptable personal background.
Felony Conviction(s) as a Juvenile Acceptable personal background.
Ability to Read, Speak & Write the English Language Yes
College Requirement Firefighter applicants that do not possess an acceptable Associates Degree will be allowed to test for entry and lateral positions with the City and be placed on the appropriate hiring list in rank order and shall achieve this degree within five (5) years of appointment.
Prior Experience Requirement Minimum 2 years consecutive experience as a Firefighter within the last 12 months.
Veterans Preference Points Yes
EMT Certification Must have State of Washington EMT-B Certification or National Registry.
Other Preference Points No, other preference points are not available.
Firefighter 1 Certification IFSAC Firefighter I or equivalent.
Multiple Scores from Same Applicant We only consider the most recent score
Request/Access Scores Twice or More Annually

Contact Information

Longview Fire Department - Lateral Firefighter EMT

1525 Broadway
Longview, WA 98632 Cowlitz County
360-442-5004

Website


Agency Test Requirements
Written Examination: No, not required
CPAT: No, not required (may be required later)


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