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Sunnyside Fire Department - Entry Level Firefighter/EMT

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Sunnyside Fire Department - Entry Level Firefighter/EMT

Last updated on December 13, 2024
PST Partner Agency since October 21, 2024

Important Information

Thank you for your interest in Sunnyside Fire! In order to be eligible to participate in the City's application screening process as an entry level applicant, the following should be completed in this order:

  1. Complete written testing with Public Safety Testing (PST).
  2. Complete the online Personal History Statement (PHS) on your PST profile.
  3. Obtain a valid CPAT. The CPAT can be obtained from any provider (including PST), but written testing and PHS must be completed with PST. (Need Proof of completed CPAT prior to Chief Interview)

Scores from the PST eligibility list are good for one (1) year from the date of PST testing.

Community Information

Located in the heart of the Yakima Valley, Sunnyside is surrounded by sweeping vineyards, lush hop fields, and farm country. Warmed by 300 days of sunshine, Sunnyside is the perfect host when you visit the Valley for wine and agritourism adventures.

Sunnyside takes pride in its farming heritage. Asparagus, corn, wheat, peppers, cherries, peaches, mint, mushrooms, squash, tomatoes, hops and grapes all thrive in the surrounding fields and orchards. Pick up your personal harvest at farm stands surrounding the city.

World-renowned wine regions are just minutes in every direction. A diverse and growing city, Sunnyside boasts a diverse array of dining, lodging, shopping and cultural attractions and events.

Department Information

Mission:

The Sunnyside Fire Department is dedicated to providing a professional level of emergency services to the citizens of the City of Sunnyside and the surrounding area, to effectively reduce the loss of life and damage to property at incidents that do occur and provide proactive programs in fire prevention and public education.

We will accomplish this through cooperative efforts and by using available funding in a cost-effective manner; by seeking out and utilizing new technologies, partnership opportunities, and ideas to meet the diverse needs of our community; and by providing support, training, and encouragement to the members of our Fire Department.

History:

The City of Sunnyside Fire Department was formed in 1905 as a combination career and volunteer fire department by Ordinance #35. The original ordinance was very forward-thinking for its time and focused the Fire Department on two critical missions: to minimize fire losses and promote fire prevention.

The original Fire Department staff consisted of a fire chief, assistant fire chief, secretary/treasurer, engineer, and assistant engineer. The department was augmented by a cadre of volunteer firefighters who provided assistance during times of need. At the time of the initial charter, fire prevention was at the top of the list of the department’s priorities and still is today.

As public perception and mandates have changed, the department has kept pace with community expectations. In the 1960’s the department obtained its first rescue/aid vehicle and began responding to emergency medical calls. During these years we also assisted a number of private ambulance services with equipment and manpower. In the early 1970s, the department added their first Emergency Medical Technician to provide an even higher level of care to the community.

Job Description

Not all functions are performed routinely but could be required of the position at any time.

· Performs interior structural firefighting activities, extends hose lines, raises and climbs ladders, uses extinguishing agents, performs rescue operations, ventilates structures of toxic smoke and gases, performs salvage operations on the structural contents, body recovery, and Rapid intervention activities.

· Performs exterior structural firefighting activities, initial command and control operations, and defensive fire operations.

· Fills incident support functions including rehab and staging.

· Performs wildland firefighting activities equal to the National Wildlife Coordinating Group (NWCG) training and agency certification.

· Performs Emergency Medical Services (EMS) work as a Washington State Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) or Paramedic (EMT-P) per state and local protocols; gathers patient information, assists with patient care, triages and treats patients suffering illness or trauma and transports them to the appropriate medical facility.

· Completes accurate and timely patient care reports, incident reports, and maintenance/repair requests.

· Performs non-emergency activities including but not limited to, drills, training, building inspections, and participating in fire prevention programs, public education and public relations activities.

· Performs minor maintenance on apparatus, stations, and equipment, and assists with project and program work.

· Performs special operations work in accordance with individual training and certification levels.

· Subject to shift work, with shifts ranging from 10 to 48 hours.

· Responsible for training and continuing education to maintain certifications required to carry out duties as a firefighter.

· Performs other related duties as assigned.

Area Information

County: Yakima
Population: 16,375
# of Staff: 20

Hiring Status

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

We are also creating a list of eligible candidates for future hires.


Salary Information

FF Base Salary per month as of Jan 1 2023- $5,497.01

Top step FF Salary per month as of Jan 1 2023- $6,679.23

Numerous Incentives are available to add to the salary.

EMS Special Pays

EMT IV Tech – 2.5% Top Step Firefighter

AEMT – 5% Top Step Firefighter

Paramedic – 10% Top Step Firefighter

Other Benefits/Incentives

VEBA – $50/month Employer $100/month Employee contribution

Longevity after 5 years 1%-3.25%

Education incentive – 3% AA, 5% BA/BS

Language incentive – 2%

Fitness incentive – 3%

Deferred Comp – up to 3% match

MERP – Employer pays $75/month

Benefit Information

Medical/Vision

IAFF Health and Wellness Trust plan 1500

Premiums paid 100% by Employer for employee and family

Dental

Delta Dental $2000

Retirement

LEOFF II Plan

Vacation 

0-4years 260hrs/year

5-6years 296hrs/year

7-14years 331hrs/year

15years 343hrs/year

16years 355hrs/year

17+years 367hrs/year

Vacation cap 360hrs at end of calendar year

Sick Leave

12hrs/month 

1440hrs cap

Kelly Days

13 kelly days a year

EMS Special Pays

EMT IV Tech – 2.5% Top Step Firefighter

AEMT – 5% Top Step Firefighter

Paramedic – 10% Top Step Firefighter

Other Benefits/Incentives

VEBA – $50/month Employer $100/month Employee contribution

Longevity after 5 years 1%-3.25%

Education incentive – 3% AA, 5% BA/BS

Language incentive – 2%

Fitness incentive – 3%

Deferred Comp – up to 3% match

MERP – Employer pays $75/month

Sunnyside Fire Department - Entry Level Firefighter/EMT Requirements

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

Yes, required as described below

We will accept any recognized, verifiable CPAT with supporting documentation. CPAT completion must have been within 12 months. Please upload your supporting documents. Required before Chief Interview.
PST Personal History Statement Yes, required within 14 days of passing required exam(s)  
Minimum Age 21
Citizenship US Citizen
High School Grad/ GED Yes
Driver's License Required Valid Washington State Driver's License
Felony Conviction(s) as an Adult No Felony Convictions.
Felony Conviction(s) as a Juvenile Will be carefully reviewed on a case by case basis
Ability to Read, Speak & Write the English Language Yes
Vision Requirements Correctable to 20/20
Veterans Preference Points Yes
EMT Certification Yes
Other Preference Points Yes, preference points will be awarded to those who qualify related to Language Proficiency (other than English), Volunteer or Professional Experience, and/or Education Qualifications (AA degree or higher)
Firefighter 1 Certification Preferred
Prior FF Experience Required Preferred
Prior EMT Experience Required Preferred
Multiple Scores from Same Applicant We consider the highest score received within the past one year
Request/Access Scores On an as-needed basis as vacancies occur

Contact Information

Sunnyside Fire Department - Entry Level Firefighter/EMT

513 S 8th St
Sunnyside, WA 98944 Yakima County
5098373999

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

PST Personal History Statement: Yes, required within 14 days of passing required exam(s)


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