Firefighter at City of Tacoma WA Tacoma, WA

Firefighter job at City of Tacoma WA. Tacoma, WA.

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Firefighter

Salary

$34.10 - $47.25 Hourly

Location

Tacoma, WA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

4001-24

Department

Fire

Division

Fire

Opening Date

09/03/2024

Closing Date

11/5/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

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Position Description

Tacoma Fire Department (TFD) is currently seeking candidates interested in serving our community as firefighters and emergency medical technicians (EMT).

TFD takes great pride in its ability to serve the needs of our diverse community. Each day our citizens call upon us to respond to a variety of emergencies: fires, emergency medical incidents, technical rescues, hazardous materials, marine incidents and more.

Firefighter/EMTs are responsible for the protection of life, property, and the environment. They perform general duty firefighting work: combating, extinguishing, and preventing fires, providing emergency medical services, and maintaining fire department equipment, apparatus and quarters. Firefighters also prepare and maintain a variety of records and electronic reports and constantly interact with the public in a positive way.

TFD protects a service area of 71 square miles (Tacoma, Fife, Fircrest and associated waterways) with a population of more than 200,000. The department also services the Port of Tacoma, one of the largest container ports in North America, covering over 2,400 acres.

TFD has 17 active fire stations distributed throughout our response area. Our front-line uniform personnel staff operates 17 engine companies, four ladders, five medic units, three command vehicles, and four full-time BLS transport units. Uniformed personnel also cross-staff a fireboat, hazardous material unit and technical rescue vehicle. The majority of the uniformed force is engaged in fire suppression and emergency medical service delivery.

For additional information please visit the Tacoma Fire Department page. (

IMPORTANT: PLEASE REVIEW THE FULL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT. IF YOU STILL HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE APPLICATION AND TESTING PROCESS OR NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT 253-591-5400.

The City of Tacoma offers generous employee benefits:

+ Outstanding working conditions and an exceptional quality-of-life environment

+ Medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible employees, spouses/domestic partners, and eligible dependents, including children up to age 26

+ Deferred compensation allowing tax-deferred savings as authorized under Section 457 of the IRS Code

+ Vacation and sick leave

+ Paid holidays

+ Excellent Retirement plan

+ Salary based on 92.2 hour pay periods

City of Tacoma Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Tacoma's diversity is its greatest asset. Tacoma embraces its multi-cultural and multi-ethnic character. Communities of color and immigrant communities are fundamental to Tacoma's entrepreneurial spirit, workforce, and long-term success. In Tacoma, equity and empowerment are top priorities, meaning that all Tacoma residents must have equitable opportunities to reach their full potential and share in the benefits of community progress. One of our goals is for the City of Tacoma workforce to reflect the community it serves. We actively work to eliminate racial and other disparities and welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skill sets and experiences. Our goal is for Tacoma to be an inclusive and equitable place to live, work, and play.

Qualifications

Graduation from high school or equivalent and a minimum of 18 years of age.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Valid Washington State Driver's License is required at time of appointment with maintenance thereafter. Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician is required by completion of Firefighter Recruit Academy EMT Training with maintenance thereafter.

Firefighter candidates are evaluated by the minimum medical standards (NFPA 1582) adopted by the Association of Washington Cities and the Washington State Association of Fire Chiefs. These standards include being a non-smoker, which is defined as having quit use of any tobacco product two or more years ago and having normal lung function.

Selection Process & Supplemental Information

Applications will be accepted until Tuesday, November 5, 2024, 5:00 p.m.

Applicants who are eligible for veterans scoring criteria (Veterans Preference) must attach a copy of their DD-214 member copy 4, (proof of military discharge form) at time of application, to be eligible for review for Veteran's Preference points.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to take the in-person written examination tentatively scheduled for either December 3rd or 4th, 2024. There will be no alternative test dates. Applicants must pass the written examination in order to be placed on the eligible list for further hiring consideration.

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