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JOB OPPORTUNITIES

OUR WORK ENVIRONMENT

Varied staffing on a large variety of response apparatus, including engine, ladder truck, military brush rigs, and rescue Humvee

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Advanced treatment protocols, including RSI, surgical airways, and a wide variety of pharmacologic interventions

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Primary focus of emergency 911 calls, with strong involvement in community events and outreach

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Modern, 4x4 Type 1 ambulances with new Zoll monitors and ventilator/CPAP devices, video laryngoscopes, and Power-Cot/Power-Load gurney systems

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New fire engine and ambulance in 2020

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OUR CITY

Ocean Shores is an 8.5 square mile peninsula on Washington's coast, with the Pacific Ocean on one side and Grays Harbor on the other. The city also boasts 23 miles of fresh waterways, lakes and canals.

 

We have about 6,000 full time residents, but the city is also heavily populated by tourists year-round. The peak season between spring and summer can bring in 15,000-30,000 visitors a day. The median age of our residents is 62.

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OUR DEPARTMENT

OSFD is a combination fire department with 22 career personnel, including a chief and assistant chief, administrative assistant, fire inspector and 19 firefighters. The department also has volunteer members.

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As with most fire departments, about 85% of the 911 responses are for EMS. The nearest ER is at Harbor Regional Health in Aberdeen, about 25 miles away.

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AVAILABLE POSITIONS

Schedule: 48/96, worked by three shifts

Kelly days: 24 hours earned every 24 days (15 days a year)

Sick: 18 hours accrued per month

Holiday: 11 holidays at 12 hours of straight time

Vacation: 6-13 (24 hour) days earned per year

No residency requirement

 

Lateral Firefighter/Paramedic

Apply online at our city website.

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Highlights:

  • Base monthly salary: $7,640 - $9,249 DOE 

  • Requirements: Washington state EMT-P and IFSAC Firefighter 1 at time of hire

  • Lateral status: Minimum of one year verifiable experience as a current full-time paid FF/PM and successfully complete the probationary period at current employment. 

  • Application: No written test or CPAT required; six-month probation

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Entry Firefighter/Paramedic

Apply using Public Safety Testing or 

National Testing Network

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Highlights:

  • Base monthly salary: $7,640

  • Current Washington state EMT-P and IFSAC Firefighter 1 at time of hire

  • PST or NTN scored as pass/fail

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Lateral Firefighter/EMT

Apply online at our city website.

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Highlights:

  • Base monthly salary: $6,434-$8,043 

  • Requirements: Washington state EMT-B and IFSAC Firefighter 1 at time of hire

  • Lateral status: Minimum of one year verifiable experience as a current full-time paid FF/PM and successfully complete the probationary period at current employment. 

  • Application: No written test or CPAT required; six-month probation

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Entry Firefighter/EMT

Apply using Public Safety Testing or 

National Testing Network

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Highlights:

  • Base monthly salary: $6,343

  • Current Washington state EMT-P and IFSAC Firefighter 1 at time of hire

  • PST or NTN scored as pass/fail

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CONTACT

hire@osgov.com

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