Entry Level Career Firefighter/EMT

The Selah Fire Department is now accepting employment applications to develop an eligibility list for the full-time, entry-level Firefighter/EMT position.

Proposed FF/EMT Eligibility List Testing Timeline 2025

February 10	–	Job Announcement Posted
March 10	–	Application Packets received by 5:00 pm
March 18	–	Knowledge Assessment (written test) 6:00 pm at Selah Fire Station 21 (206 W. Fremont Ave, Selah, WA 98942). Knowledge Assessment will consist of questions from IFSTA Essentials of Firefighting 7th Edition and National Registry EMT
March 25 & 26	–	Oral Board Interviews at Selah Fire Station 21
April 10	–	Civil Service Meeting to Certify Candidate Ranking
April 14	–	Candidates Notified of Ranking
		If there is a position opening within 12 months of list certification, the following will be scheduled:
TBD	–	Physical Agility Test (Combat Challenge) 9:00 am at Yakima Station 95
TBD	–	Chief’s Interviews of Finalists
TBD	–	Candidate Job Offer and LEOFF 2 Physical Examination and Background Investigation to Follow
TBD	–	Anticipated Starting Date Pending Budget Approval

The City reserves the right to make minor changes to this schedule as necessary.

**Applicants will be required to reside in Yakima County within one year from date of hire**

Summary of Position:

Protects life and property by performing firefighting, emergency aid, hazardous materials, and fire prevention duties. Maintains equipment, apparatus, and facilities.

Essential functions and duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Performs firefighting activities including driving fire apparatus, operating pumps and related equipment, laying hose, and performing fire combat, containment and extinguishment tasks, which includes structural, wildland, and other fire suppression, and EMS.
• Performs emergency aid activities including administering first aid and providing other assistance as required.
• Participates in drills, attends classes in firefighting, EMS, hazardous materials, and related subjects.
• Receives and relays fire calls and alarms. Operates radio and other communication equipment.
• Participates in the inspection of buildings, hydrants, and other structures in fire prevention programs.
• Performs general maintenance work in the upkeep of fire facilities, apparatus, and equipment; cleans and washes walls and floors; vacuums rugs and carpets, cleans and sanitizes restrooms and showers, cares for grounds around stations; makes minor repairs; washes, hangs and dries hose; washes, cleans, polishes, maintains and tests apparatus and equipment and other maintenance duties as directed by the Chief or their designee.
• Assists in developing plans for special assignments such as emergency preparedness, communications, training programs, firefighting, hazardous materials, pre-fire plans and
  emergency aid activities.
• Presents programs to the community on safety, medical, and fire prevention topics.
• Performs salvage operations such as throwing salvage covers, sweeping water, and removing debris.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
High school diploma or GED equivalent

Experience:
Two (2) years of experience as a career, paid-on-call or volunteer firefighter

Required Training, Licensing, or Certifications: 

• Must possess a valid Washington state driver’s license without record of suspension or revocation in any state
• Must possess current automobile insurance
• Must currently possess the following certifications:
  • Washington State Emergency Medical Technician
  • Wildland Red Card, Firefighter II or higher
  • Washington State E.V.I.P.
  • IFSAC Firefighter I certification or equivalent

Special Requirements

• Must be twenty-one (21) years of age or older at time of hire
• No felony convictions or disqualifying criminal history
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must be able to read and write the English language
• Ability to meet departmental physical standards

Applications must be submitted to:
City of Selah
115 W. Naches Ave
Selah, WA 98942
Email: michelle.damron@selahwa.gov