 Detailed Information. If you have any questions regarding this position please use the contact information below.
| Department: |
City of Bellingham |
| Address: |
210 Lottie St. |
| City: |
Bellingham |
| State: |
WA |
| Zip: |
98225 |
| Contact Name: |
Human Resources |
| Contact Phone: |
(360) 778-8220 |
| Dept. Website: |
Click here to visit |
| Job Position: |
Experienced Firefighters/Firefighter Paramedics |
| Open Date: |
May 25, 2008 |
| Close Date: |
June 26, 2008 |
| Job Description: |
Firefighters work 24-hour shifts, for an average of a 48-hour work week. Paramedics work 24-hour shifts, for an average of a 46-hour work week. Firefighters may be assigned to Paramedic or Driver/Engineer positions. |
| Job Requirements: |
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Entry
Must be a U.S. Citizen or registered to work in the U.S.
Applicants must be a minimum of 21 years old at the time of certification of the register
Must be a high school graduate or have received a GED
Must pass a police criminal convictions records check with no felony record within the last ten years.
Misdemeanor convictions will also be reviewed for the last ten years. A conviction will not necessarily disqualify an applicant, but offenses by their nature
and recentness may reveal a lack of specific qualifications for the position.
Must have a valid Washington State drivers license and no record of drivers license suspension or revocation in any state within the last three years
Must have EMT certification or personally acquire within 90 days of employment and maintain for the duration of employment
Must posses or obtain a Washington State Emergency Vehicle Accident Prevention (EVAP) certification within 90 days of initial hire
Excellent physical condition, including ability to swim at distance, tread water and retrieve a submerged weight
Must have the ability to work at considerable heights (up to 100 feet) on a ladder
Must meet minimum medical requirements
Must not have smoked or used tobacco products for a minimum of 24 months prior to application
Must pass a pre-employment drug test
Experienced
Must meet all entry-level requirements.
Two years of experience as a full-time, paid structural firefighter with a city, district or private company.
Graduate of a recruit academy and/or National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001Firefighter I certification. Documentation of completion or
certification required.
Successful completion of CPAT no more than one year prior to application and ability to provide documentation to verify status.
Current Washington state and/or national Paramedic certification preferred.
Necessary Special Requirements
To be assigned Driver/Engineer must have completed departmental training and certification.
To provide advanced life support services must have certification as a paramedic in Washington State, and successfully complete county medical program directors training evaluations. |
| How to Apply: |
TO APPLY
Obtain applications from our web site: www.cob.org or 2nd floor of City Hall, 210 Lottie St., Bellingham, WA 98225 or (360) 778-8220. All application materials become property of the City of Bellingham and will not be returned. Omission of the Minimum Qualifications Checklist or Experience and Training Questionnaire (separate from the resume and cover letter) may lead to disqualification.
Recruitment closes: June 27, 2008, 5 pm
Submit the following:
City of Bellingham application form (available on line at www.cob.org)
Cover letter and resume
Minimum Qualifications Checklist (available on line at www.cob.org)
Experience and Training Questionnaire (available on line at www.cob.org)
All materials must be postmarked by June 27, 2008 to be considered for employment. Please send materials to the Human Resources Department, City of Bellingham, 210 Lottie Street, Bellingham, WA 98225. For additional information please call (360) 778-8220. |
| Job Website: |
Click here to visit |
| Date Added: |
May 27, 2008 |
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