September 1st, 2024

Pacific County Fire District #1 will be conducting a testing process to establish an eligibility list for the positions of Firefighter/EMT and Firefighter/Paramedic. It is anticipated that four (4) additional positions will be hired to staff an additional station starting in January 2025.

Per PCFD #1 Policy #1010:
•	The eligibility list will remain in effect for 12 months, or until exhausted. 
•	Volunteers, Interns, and Part-time employees with a minimum of six (6) months of demonstrated service will be given preference points by adding 10% to the total passing mark, grade or rating.
•	Veterans who qualify will receive preference points as defined in PCFD #1 Policy #1010.

Minimum Qualifications for Firefighter/EMT position: 
•	Minimum one (1) year firefighting experience with a volunteer or paid fire department. 
•	Must have graduated from high school or obtained equivalent G.E.D.
•	Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
•	Must possess and maintain current Washington State Emergency Vehicle Accident Prevention certification or Washington equivalent. (within 1 month of hire)
•	Must possess a current WA State EMT-Basic certification. Non-WA State EMT-Basic certified candidates will be considered for testing but must possess a current NREMT EMT-Basic certification and obtain reciprocity in Washington State less than thirty (30) days from the date of hire.
•	Must possess and maintain current American Heart Association BLS certification. 
•	Must have IFSAC or Pro Board Firefighter 1 certification. (at time of hire)

Minimum Qualifications for Firefighter/Paramedic position: 
•	Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
•	Must possess and maintain current Washington State Emergency Vehicle Accident Prevention certification or Washington equivalent. (within 1 month of hire) 
•	Must possess and maintain current American Heart Association ACLS Provider certification. 
•	Must possess a current WA State Paramedic certification. Non-WA State Paramedic certified candidates will be considered for testing but must possess a current NREMT Paramedic certification and obtain reciprocity in Washington State less than thirty (30) days from the date of hire.
•	Minimum one (1) year firefighting experience with a volunteer or paid fire department.
•	Must have graduated from high school or obtained equivalent G.E.D.

The testing will consist of five (4) components: 

1.	A Career Application, Letter of Intent, and Curricula Vitae. 
2.	Candidate Physical Agility Test
3.	EMS Scenario Assessment Center
4.	Oral Board Interview

TESTING PROCESS

Career Application, Letter of Intent, and Curricula Vitae
Complete the Career Application. The career application can found at www.pcfd1.org or by contacting Assistant Chief Mike DeConto at deconto@pcfd1.org. 

The letter of intent should include the candidate’s intent to test, the candidate’s ability to meet the eligibility requirements, and briefly discuss the desires of the candidate in relation to employment at Pacific County Fire District #1. 

The Curricula Vitae should outline the candidate’s educational background, professional experience, skills, certifications, accomplishments, awards, and affiliations. Guidance for creating a Curricula Vitae can be found at: 
	https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/job_search_writing/resumes_and_vitas/writing_the_cv.html

The Career Application, Letter of Intent, and Curricula Vitae may be submitted by hand delivery, delivered by mail, or sent electronically to the addresses below. 

Hand Delivered 			Mail 					Email
26110 Ridge Avenue 			PO Box 890				deconto@pcfd1.org
Ocean Park, WA 98640		Ocean Park, WA 98640

The career application, letter of intent and curricula vitae are to be received or postmarked by September 27th, 2024 @ 1700 hours. 

Physical Ability Test
Pacific County Fire District #1 will be hosting our in-house physical ability test on September 12th, 2024. Please visit our website (www.pcfd1.org) or email Assistant Chief Mike DeConto at  deconto@pcfd1.org for information regarding the in-house physical ability test. 

PCFD #1 will accept any verified successful IAFF/IAFC CPAT test completed within one (1) year prior to hire date with provided proof of completion in lieu of completing the in-house physical ability test. 

The Candidate Physical Ability Test is Pass/Fail. 

EMS Scenario Assessment Center
The EMS Scenario Assessment Center will test your knowledge and skills in caring for critically sick and injured patients. There will be two (2) individual stations, a medical scenario and a trauma scenario. The test will be graded on a point system and will focus on:
•	Your knowledge of the South Pacific EMS protocols.
•	Ability to complete a thorough patient assessment.  
•	Provide critical interventions in an unstable patient. 
•	Document your actions demonstrating an understanding of medical charting using proper grammar, punctuation, and medical terminology. 

The EMS Scenario Assessment Center will count for 40% of the overall score. 

Oral Board Interview

The oral board interview will include a series of behavioral, situational, character, and qualification/technical questions. The goal of this interview is to assess the candidate’s knowledge and experience on topics including their professional development, personal character, and knowledge of Pacific County Fire District #1.  

The oral interview will count for 60% of the overall score. 

Chief’s Interview

Per PCFD#1 Policy #1010: Establishing Guidelines for Employment and Promotional Exams, offers of employment will be based upon the results of the Chief’s Interview. The selection of the participants for a Chief’s interview shall be made at the discretion of the Fire Chief from a “pool” of the top three (3) to five (5) scoring candidates as established in the exam announcement. 

All current members who are interested in testing for a full-time career position are encouraged to submit a letter of intent and curricula vitae. 

All successful and qualified candidates will be ranked on an eligibility list. Only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications will be invited for a Chief’s Interview and considered for an available position. 

ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THE TESTING PROCESS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO ASSISTANT CHIEF MIKE DECONTO. 

IMPORTANT DATES

Career Application, Letter of Intent, & Curricula Vitae Due		September 27th, 2024 @1700 hours

PCFD #1 Physical Ability Test & EMS Assessment Center		October 12th, 2024

Oral Board Interviews							October 13th, 2024

Chief Interviews							October 17th, 2024

Conditional Job Offers						October 21st, 2024

Anticipated Final Employment Offers				November 15th, 2024

First Day of Employment						December 1st, 2024