Firefighter Position

Port Angeles Fire Department - Entry Level Firefighter / EMT - Day Schedule

 

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Port Angeles Fire Department - Entry Level Firefighter / EMT - Day Schedule

Last updated on November 20, 2024
PST Partner Agency since October 29, 2024

Vacancy: 1

Testing Deadline: November 22, 2024.

Important Information

“PLEASE NOTE: If you have any questions or concerns regarding the disqualifiers, please contact the Port Angeles Fire Department at 360-417-4652 and ask to speak to Joel McKeen Deputy Chief.

Community Information

The City of Port Angeles is located on the North Olympic Peninsula, gateway to Olympic National Park; one of the Northwest’s premier recreational destinations. Port Angeles offers small-town charm with easy access to urban amenities. Its full service City government is committed to providing responsive and progressive leadership for all citizens. Port Angeles offers quality schools, affordable housing, livable neighborhoods and dedicated citizens involved in all aspects of community life.

Department Information

The City of Port Angeles is accepting applications for the position of Firefighter/EMT Day Car . This recruitment will be used to fill 1 immediate vacancy. Anyone meeting the minimum qualifications outlined below is encouraged to apply.

Entry Level Firefighter/EMT

Application Period: November 22, 2024 Deadline

2025 Wage Scale: FF/PM Salary DOE: $82,930 - $112,789.25 per year + 5% Day Car Incentive

Requirements:

Entry Level Firefighter/EMT:

  • Experience and Training:

    • Currently certified as an EMT
    • Two years education and/or experience preferred. Emergency medicine, firefighting, or related experience may be combined with related college coursework in Emergency Medicine or Fire Science to add up to the two years.
    • IFSAC/Pro Board HazMat Awareness, HazMat Operations, and Firefighter I certifications by date of hire
    • High school diploma or GED required. 
  • License or Certificate:

    • Currently certified NREMT must meet the Washington State EMT requirements. 
    • Valid Washington driver’s license or, the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire date; must pass driving records check and, if hired, maintain a driving record that meets the City’s standard.



Area Information

County: Clallam
Population: 19,448
# of Staff: 26 career, 12 volunteer

Hiring Status

Port Angeles Fire Department - Entry Level Firefighter / EMT - Day Schedule has 1 vacancy.

The deadline to test for the next hiring cycle is November 22, 2024.

The City of Port Angeles is accepting applications for the position of a Daytime, Tuesday-Friday, Firefighter/EMT. This recruitment will be used to hire 1 vacant position. Anyone meeting the minimum qualifications outlined below is encouraged to apply.

Salary Information

2025 Wage Scale: FF/EMT Salary DOE: $82,930.00 - $112,789.25 per year + 5% Day Car Incentive

Benefit Information

Benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage. Other benefits include a deferred compensation program, section 125 flexible-spending accounts, life insurance, short and long-term disability, paid vacation, holidays and sick leave. Retirement benefits are provided through Washington State Law Enforcement Officers’ and Fire Fighters Retirement System (LEOFF II)

Port Angeles Fire Department - Entry Level Firefighter / EMT - Day Schedule Requirements

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

Candidates must have successfully completed a CPAT within the previous 12 months to be considered. 

If CPAT is from another testing agency a copy of the certificate must be submitted to PAFD prior to the oral interview. 

Condition of hire includes successful completion of the CPAT.

Minimum Age 18
Citizenship US Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident.
High School Grad/ GED Yes
Driver's License Required Valid Washington driver’s license or, the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire date; must pass driving records check and, if hired, maintain a driving record that meets the City’s standard.
Felony Conviction(s) as an Adult None.
Felony Conviction(s) as a Juvenile None.
Ability to Read, Speak & Write the English Language Yes
College Requirement An Associate’s degree or higher in Fire Science, Emergency Medicine, or related field(s) preferred.
Veterans Preference Points Yes
EMT Certification Current NREMT or WA DOH EMT
Firefighter 1 Certification By Time of Hire:

IFSAC/Pro Board Hazardous Materials Awareness

IFSCA/Pro Board Hazardous Materials Operations

IFSAC/Pro Board Firefighter 1

Multiple Scores from Same Applicant We only consider the most recent score
Request/Access Scores On an as-needed basis as vacancies occur

Port Angeles Fire Department - Entry Level Firefighter / EMT - Day Schedule 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
Automatic 1 or more traffic crime convictions in last 5 years (DWI, Suspended, Reckless, etc.).
Drug Usage
Automatic Use of illegal drugs in the last 5 years.
Automatic Illegal use of ANY controlled substance while employed in a criminal justice capacity.
Potential Other drug use outside these standards will be considered on case by case basis.
Automatic No illegal sale of ANY drug, including marijuana.
Automatic Illegal use of dangerous drugs or narcotics, other than marijuana, for any purpose more than 3 times in a lifetime, and no use within the past 5 years.
Automatic Pattern of illegal use of prescription medication.
Criminal Activity
Automatic Any adult felony conviction.
Automatic Any misdemeanor, or felony conviction while employed in a criminal justice capacity.
Potential Adult misdemeanor convictions will be carefully reviewed.
Potential Juvenile felony conviction will be carefully reviewed.
Automatic Been convicted of any crime under a domestic violence statue.
Automatic Unlawful sexual misconduct.
Employment
Automatic Been dishonorably discharged from the United States armed forces.
Automatic Lied during any stage of the hiring process.
Automatic Falsified his or her application, personal history questionnaire, or any other forms during hiring process.
Automatic History of restriction, denial or revoked of medical licensure or certification.
Financial
Automatic Failure to pay income tax or child support.
Automatic Current credit accounts, or unresolved accounts in collection will be carefully reviewed.

Contact Information

Port Angeles Fire Department - Entry Level Firefighter / EMT - Day Schedule

102 East 5th Street
Port Angeles, WA 98362 Clallam County
360-417-4650

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


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