Career Firefighter/ EMT

Kittitas County Fire District 7 is seeking highly motivated candidates that are interested in being selected for a full time Firefighter/EMT position. Applicants must be self-motivated and able to work efficiently. Thanks to a levy lid lift, the District is looking to hire additional firefighters to staff a 2nd station on the east end of our District in the next year. These positions will provide 24/7 coverage for fire and emergency medical service emergencies. The prospective candidate will be evaluated based on many aspects to include; education, training, physician’s examination, written test, assessment lab and Chief’s interview. Successful candidates must produce a current Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) prior to an offer of employment. The District will maintain an eligibility list for a period of 2 years with the option to extend. Testing deadline for this hiring list is 4pm on September 9^th, 2022.

Please contact Eryn A Micallef at accounting@kcfd7.com or 509-656-4100 with any questions.

District Overview:

Our team of 13 career firefighters and over 40 volunteer personnel provide service utilizing one staffed station and seven volunteer stations to serve a response area of 126 square miles in Central Washington. With a population of over 5,500 residents in 2021, the district responded to 837 calls for service, a record for the agency. 68% related to EMS and the balance was split between wildland and structural fire, hazmat, and technical rescue. The district is responsible for covering over 40 miles of State Highway and Interstate, including 19 miles of I-90. The fire district sees over 31,000 vehicles pass through daily, doubling on most weekends and holidays. Thanks to a levy lid lift, the district will be hiring additional firefighters to staff a 2nd station full-time.

KCFD7 career firefighters are non-exempt and represented by IAFF Local 4880 “Upper Kittitas County Firefighters & Paramedics”. KCFD7 provides a generous benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, Deferred Compensation, Washington State LEOFF Retirement, Sick Leave, Holiday, and Vacation time