Entry-level & Lateral Firefighter/Paramedic

ENTRY LEVEL FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC

Salary: $9376/monthly

Applications deadline: 5pm, March 6 

The City of Camas, Washington is testing for positions with the Camas-Washougal Fire Department. These positions are represented by International Association of Firefighters, Local #2444. 

Paramedic Applicants MUST attach copies of the following valid certifications to their application: NREMT-P or Washington State Certified Paramedic**; ACLS or eACLS; PALS. 

** Paramedic Candidates who do not possess a current WA State paramedic certification are required by the State of Washington to have graduated from a CAAHEP accredited paramedic course to receive reciprocity. Check your CAAHEP accreditation by calling 727-210-2350 or emailing mail@caahep.org. Attach copy of paramedic course completion certificate to application packet. 

Applicants must have one year of firefighting or emergency medical response experience and a valid driver’s license with good driving history. Finalists will undergo an extensive background check, physical examination, psychological screening and drug screen prior to final hire. Applicants must be 21 years of age at time of hiring.  

LATERAL FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC

Salary upon probation completion: - $10459/monthly

 Applications deadline: 5pm, March 6 

The City of Camas, Washington is testing for positions with the Camas-Washougal Fire Department. These positions are represented by International Association of Firefighters, Local #2444. 

The following criteria must be met, without exception, to apply for a lateral position. If any of the following criteria are not met, you will not be considered for the lateral positions, but you may be eligible to apply for the posted entry level position. 

  1. Applicants must have worked as a paid firefighter/paramedic for a minimum of 6,000 hours and successfully completed a probationary period.
  2. Applicants must possess the following certificates: IFSAC Firefighter 1 and 2, IFSAC Hazmat Awareness and Hazmat Operations (or equivalent).
  3. All applicants must possess valid driver’s license.
  4. Applicants must possess the following valid certificates: NREMT-P or Washington State Paramedic Certification**, ACLS or eACLS; PALS.

**Candidates who do not possess a current WA State paramedic certification are required by the State of Washington to have graduated from a CAAHEP accredited paramedic course to receive reciprocity. Check your CAAHEP accreditation by calling 727-210-2350 or emailing mail@caahep.org. Attach copy of paramedic course completion certificate to application packet. 

Applicants MUST attach copies of current, non-expired, valid certifications to their application to be eligible for consideration. Finalists will undergo an extensive background check, physical examination, psychological screening and drug screen prior to final hire. Applicants must be 21 years of age at time of hiring.

TESTING SCHEDULE:

  • Thursday and Friday, March 20 & 21 – 8am – OPTIONAL practice sessions for physical agility testing at Camas Fire Station 42 (4321 NW Parker Street, Camas)
  • Saturday, March 22 – 8am – REQUIRED written and physical agility testing specific to duties. Candidates must bring $20 testing fee to the test on this date
  • Monday March 24 & Tuesday March 25 – Times TBD – Oral Board Interviews and EMS Practical Exam 

Additional details related to the above listed activities will be sent to all applicants after the closing date.

 Candidates must submit an online application, cover letter, and resume to be considered for the position.

 All application materials must be attached when the application is submitted.



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