LATERAL FIREFIGHTER PARAMEDIC RECRUITMENT 2020
THE DISTRICT Pierce County Fire District #16, often referred to as the Key Peninsula Fire Department, was incorporated in 1952. The District’s service area lies to the west of Gig Harbor and is made up of 65 square miles. The Key Peninsula is approximately sixteen (16) miles long, and at its narrowest point is just two (2) miles wide. There are more than seventy (70) miles of shoreline that is included in the District’s service area. The service area has a very rich maritime history and influence. Recreational opportunities abound. The District’s service area is a mix of rural, rural neighborhood centers, rural community centers, state parks, local parks, and agriculture. The distribution of the population within the District’s service area is a considerable challenge when it comes to providing emergency services. The District has six (6) fire stations located in Wauna, Wright Bliss, Key Center, Home, Longbranch, and Herron Island. The stations located in Wauna, Home and Longbranch (starting July 1st, 2020) have 24 hour a day staffing. These crews cross staff a wide range of apparatus, including ALS transport units. The Key Center station has administrative staffing during the week and is supplemented by a very dedicated group of Volunteer Firefighters. The remaining two stations are strictly staffed with Volunteers. The District provides a diverse compliment of emergency services, including fire response, EMS response, water rescue and more. Call volume for 2019 topped 2400 incidents, with many requiring the full strength of the organization. The District has recently passed legislation that will allow its services to expand into providing direct healthcare services through a recognized health clinic. Numerous opportunities exist in this new space for incumbent, and new employees of the District. Finally, the District is in a growth phase and anticipates a continued rise in its on duty staffing, currently at nine per shift, and expects many advancement opportunities to continue to present across the next several years. LATERAL FIREFIGHTER PARAMEDIC REQUIREMENTS • Successful completion of recognized full-time, career structural fire academy within the last ten (10) years. • Have a current National Registry or Washington State Paramedic certificate. • Have current IFSAC Firefighter I or Pro Board Firefighter I certification. • Have current IFSAC Firefighter II or Pro Board Firefighter II certification. • Have current IFSAC Hazmat Operations or Pro Board Hazmat Operations certification. • Minimum of twelve (12) consecutive months full-time, career structural firefighter work experience. • Must be currently employed, or have been laid off or separated in good standing, within the last twelve (12) months. • Must have current Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT) Card at time of appointment. • All other general requirements as listed in job description. LATERAL FIREFIGHTER PARAMEDIC COMPENSATION All wage and benefits for this position are governed under the current Collective Bargaining Agreement between the District and Local 3152. Candidates are encouraged to reach out to Local 3152 Leadership to have their questions answered pertaining to how lateral positions slot into the current contract. SCHEDULE: 48/96 with Kelly Days WAGE: $6,599.28 to $8,065.78 per month INCENTIVES: Education & Longevity LEAVE: Annual, Holiday, Sick, FMLA, Emergency, Bereavement, Military & Court BENEFITS: Paid Medical, Paid Dental, MERP, Deferred Compensation & LEOFF TRAINING: Mix of internal and external training opportunities, both regular and advancement training. LATERAL HIRING PROCESS May 22 ......... Applications open- 8AM June 12 .......... Applications close- 5PM June 18 .......... Candidates notice of status June 24-26 .... Oral interviews July 6-10 ....... Skills assessments July 15 ........... Chief’s interview July 17 ........... Candidates notice of status August 3 ........ Start date Candidates can secure an application, which must be completed by pen, at the District’s website, or from the front counter at the Key Center Fire Station- Station 46. Applications and supplemental information must be returned to the address listed below no later than 5PM on June 12, 2020. Website address www.keypeninsulafire.org Key Center Fire Station - Station 46 8911 Key Peninsula Hwy NW Lakebay, WA 98349 Questions about the process can be directed to Chief Morrow at 253-884-2222 or via email at dmorrow@keypeninsulafire.org. Questions about items related to Local 3152 can be directed to the Local 3152 President, Jason Learned at president@iaff3152.org
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