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SOUTH WHIDBEY FIRE EMS
5579 Bayview Road
Langley, Washington 98260
360-321-2546
Job Classification: Firefighter/EMT
South Whidbey Fire EMS is hiring for the position of Firefighter/EMT. Candidates are required to take the NTN Fireteam exam, along with the PSSA and PHQ. All testing must be completed before the specified deadline.
Salary Information:
Annual Salary: $81,947 – $109,263
Benefits Information:
Paid health, dental, vision, and life insurance
WA LEOFF retirement
12 Kelly days per year
Paid vacation and sick leave
Represented by the IAFF
Hiring Process:
EMS written and practical exams
Panel interview
Chief’s interview
Background investigation
Drug screening
Medical examination
Working Conditions:
New recruits will attend the WA State Fire Academy in North Bend at the district’s expense for Firefighter I & II training. After academy completion, recruits will be assigned to one of three shifts. Shift personnel may be assigned to either an engine or aid vehicle based on the call type.
Department Overview:
South Whidbey Fire/EMS serves a rural area in Island County, Washington, covering 66 square miles. It is one of three fire districts on Whidbey Island, with nearly all of its boundary adjacent to Puget Sound’s 57 miles of shoreline. The area includes lakes, saltwater marinas, parks, and a significant wildland-urban interface.
The climate features short, comfortable, and partly cloudy summers, with cool and wet winters. Temperatures range from 37°F to 76°F, rarely dropping below 27°F or exceeding 85°F, with an average annual rainfall of 43-45 inches.
The district is primarily rural, with Langley as the only incorporated municipality. The district’s population is 16,000, though it can reach up to 25,000 with tourists and daily visitors. The district operates one fully staffed central fire station, a second station staffed as needed, and four volunteer stations. The strategic plan includes staffing three stations as personnel increases over the next two years.
South Whidbey Fire/EMS provides BLS first response, while ambulance transport services are provided by Whidbey Health Hospital. Though the hospital is located in Coupeville, 15 miles north, an ambulance station within the district maintains two ALS ambulances.
Job Requirements:
Age: 18 or older
Citizenship: U.S. citizenship required
Education: High School Diploma or GED required
Driver’s License: Valid license required
Language: Must read and speak English
Vision: Correctable to 20/20
Academy Certification: Candidates will be sent to the WA State Fire Academy in North Bend
Certifications: NREMT or WA State EMT certification required
Disqualifiers:
Candidates must pass EMS written and practical testing, background investigation, drug screening, and medical examination. Any relevant findings in the background check will be reviewed individually.
Preference Points:
Preference points are awarded for documented military service (DD 214 required).
South Whidbey Fire/EMS is an equal opportunity employer.