Establishing a Full-Time Firefighter/EMT Eligibility List for Future Hiring

SWFA is seeking motivated individuals to establish a hiring eligibility list for the position of Full-Time Firefighter/EMT.

• Entry-Level Firefighter/EMT Job Announcement
• Firefighter Job Description
• SWFA Swim Assessment Criteria
• SWFA Vaccine Mandate for Healthcare Providers Policy

*Note:  All employees must comply with SWFA’s Vaccine Mandate for Healthcare Providers Policy as a condition of employment, at time of hire.

Department Profile:

The South Whatcom Fire Authority (SWFA) serves the communities of Chuckanut, Lake Samish, Yew Street Road, Geneva, and Sudden Valley. Our 25 career firefighters and chief officers, and more than 30 volunteer and part-time firefighters, as well as dedicated administrative staff, and five elected commissioners all work toward the common goal of serving our citizens. SWFA is responsible for providing services to 32 square miles of combined suburban and rural areas, wilderness recreational regions, and interstate transportation routes.  Our services are mission-based and are guided by our mission and values. The Fire Authority provides emergency services including fire suppression, technical rescue, hazardous materials, and emergency medical services.

Application Process:

• Candidates are required to apply through National Testing Network (NTN) and complete the FireTEAM exam, Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ), and Public Safety Self Assessment (PSSA) through NTN’s website:  https://www.nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/search.cfm?position=2&state=WASHINGTON

• As a part of the application process, applicants must also submit the following documents through the Candidate Documents section of NTN at the time of score submittal/application:
  • • SWFA Employment Application and Authorization for Release of Information Form
    • Current Washington State EMT Certification
    • Washington IFSAC Firefighter I Certificate
    • Washington IFSAC Hazardous Materials – Operations Certificate
• National Testing Network (NTN) testing components and required documents must be submitted to SWFA, through the NTN site, no later than August 31, 2023 at 4:00 PM.

Please contact Assistant Chief Stephen Mitchell for questions.  Email: smitchell@swrfa.org / Office:  (360) 676-8080

We encourage external applicants to participate in our Ride Along Program to experience the culture at South Whatcom Fire Authority, and to gain knowledge about how our organization operates.

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