WA !HOT JOB!: FIREFIGHTER – City of Olympia

• Applications for Entry-level Firefighter can be submitted through Bates Technical College January 13, 2014 through February 7, 2014.
• We are teaming up with Bates Technical College in a joint testing process.
• You can apply online at the Bates Technical College site:  http://www.bates.ctc.edu/FireRecruit
• All testing will be conducted at Bates Technical College.
• All applications go to Bates Technical College.

Please direct questions to Marilee Chunn, Fire Service Assistant, at (253) 680-7460, emailmchunn@bates.ctc.edu.

Examples of Duties:

• Drives or rides a fire vehicle in response to fire alarms; places equipment, lays and connects hose, operates high-capacity pumps and directs water streams; raises and climbs ladders; uses chemical extinguisher, safety belts, lines and hooks; and uses self-contained breathing apparatus.
• Performs ventilation tasks above ground.
• Responds to requests for pre-hospital emergency medical care assistance; sets up and operates resuscitator-inhalator, oxygen and auto-defibrillation equipment; administers pre-hospital emergency medical care to the sick and injured.
• Participates in training drills; attends school and departmental classes on fire fighting, hydraulics, first aid, fire equipment and apparatus construction and operation.
• Performs protective inspections of structures and businesses in the community; conducts fire-safety education classes.
• Services and operates all department equipment and apparatus; performs necessary maintenance, testing and care of fire hoses, trucks, ladders and auxiliary equipment and apparatus.
• Performs general maintenance and minor repairs to station facilities; performs assigned janitorial activities; replaces light switches and bulbs; does minor maintenance and painting.
• Operates the fire call telephone, transmits fire and other emergency information to primary response agency and Central Dispatch Center; maintains activity and call logs; provides operating and procedural information to the public and school groups; performs incident activity data entry in computers.
• Responds to hazardous materials incidents, provides necessary support activities and uses fully encapsulated personal protection suits.
• Performs related work as required.
• Punctual, regular and reliable attendance is essential for successful job performance.

• Ability to learn the geography of the City, the location of important buildings and the street system.
• Ability to learn and apply technical information pertaining to fire fighting.
• Ability to cope with emergency situations calmly but effectively.
• Ability to react quickly to secure accurate and precise information on the location, extent and nature of fires and emergency aid requests.
• Ability to acquire and maintain State, Federal and local certifications as required.
• Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively and to determine proper courses of action, based upon training.
• Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to sustain heavy physical labor during periods of intense activity in emergency situations.
• Ability to work at varying heights above grade.
• Ability to acquire skill in first aid practices and in the use and maintenance of fire equipment/apparatus.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Ability to work within a para-military organization and respond readily to command instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors and the general public.
• Demonstrated punctual, regular and reliable attendance is required.

Experience/Education:
Entry-level:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Advanced Entry:

• Candidates must have completed an approved fire Academy that meets the IFSAC Firefighter 1 criteria within the last two years or complete the academy during the probationary period and one year experience as a paid firefighter with a fire protection agency.
• Must be currently certified as an Emergency Medical Technician in state of residence; must obtain reciprocity as Washington State certified EMT prior to date of hire.
• Must successfully complete CPAT, or show proof of successful completion within previous year.

Special Requirements:

• Minimum age eighteen (18).
• All candidates for employment must meet physical and health standards established by the Olympia Civil Service Commission and Washington State Law Enforcement and Firefighters Retirement System.
• Possession of a valid Washington State motor vehicle operator’s license is
  required for appointment.
• All candidates must be a U. S. Citizen or a registered permanent resident alien with authorization to work in the United States.
• Entry Level: Must be certified as a Washington State Emergency Medical Technician within one year from the date of hire.

The City of Olympia is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workforce. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

PO Box 1967
Olympia, WA 98506
360-753-8305

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