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Intern and Resident Firefighters Wanted East County Fire & Rescue Clark County, Washington
East County Fire & Rescue (ECF&R) is seeking motivated individuals to join our team as Firefighters. Experience in basic firefighting and emergency medical delivery is required. ECF&R provides fire protection and EMS services to a population of approximately 10,000 in the rural area outside the cities of Camas and Washougal in Clark County, WA. Successful Resident Candidates will be assigned to one of three stations at the discretion of the District. ECF&R has a total of five stations. Residents are assigned to a Captain as their direct supervisor/mentor. Successful Intern Candidates are assigned to a career captain as their direct supervisor/mentor.
A. Assignment1. Report for duty, as assigned (typically this will be 24-hour day shifts, one on - two off). 2. Function, as instructed, as an entry-level probationary firefighter. 3. The expectation will be for the Intern to carry out all commands as would be expected of any firefighter at the probationary level. This would include emergency services (fire suppression, EMS, Haz Mat, etc.) and general service consistent with stated organizational goals and objectives (daily routine, training, public education, etc.), and other related areas assigned by superior officers. B. Supervision1. The District will not assign/accept any interns in excess of the number of line personnel. This will ensure that a supervisor-to-intern ratio of 1:1 will not be exceeded. It is fully recognized that District career personnel may have other members under their respective command, considering nationally recognized span of control ratios. Ratios of supervision will be considered for both emergency and non-emergency operations. 2. Assigned supervisors will give special, personalized, one-on-one attention, as required, to assist the intern in obtaining and maintaining fire fighter skills. 3. The assigned supervisor shall review the intern’s career development as part of a personnel appraisal every three months. Correction of deficiencies will be at the discretion of the Training Officer and supervisor. 4. Interns are subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination for violation of any established rules and regulations, and/or District policies. 5. Resident firefighters are assigned to a career captain for mentorship purposes. Resident firefighters, as with all firefighters, report to the assigned officer on duty per chain of command functions in the District. C. TermThe Intern is expected to serve for a minimum of nine months and a maximum of one year. The Resident Firefighter is limited to two years of residency. Additional time is subject to District needs and can be amended by the Fire Chief. D. Competency1. The Intern and Resident firefighters will be expected to meet all training requirements common to volunteer and paid firefighters. 2. Evaluation of firefighter skills/knowledge will be on-going and non-optional for participation by the Intern. 3. The Intern will be expected to fulfill all duties and responsibilities, as described, in the District’s written job description for firefighter. 4. Interns will be encouraged and expected to excel at an accelerated pace in becoming IFSAC Firefighter I certified. 5. Resident firefighters are expected to meet minimum activity levels per Section 401 of ECF&R’s Policy and Procedures Manual. E. Reimbursement1. Interns and Residents will receive reimbursements based on ECF&R’s volunteer reimbursement program. 2. Reimbursements are based on a point system that recognizes all District related activity. Interns typically make $400 - $450 per quarter. The more active you are, the more you will get.
To Apply: Go to www.eastcofire-rescue.org and download an application Be sure to circle ‘Intern’ in the Position Applied For section. Send the application to: East County Fire & Rescue Attn: Capt. Wes Long PO Box 345 Washougal, WA 98671
Drop it off at: St 1-1 (Attn: Capt. Long) 600 NE 267th Ave. Camas, WA 98607
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