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North Whatcom Fire and Rescue
4142 Britton Loop Road
Bellingham, Washington 98226
Phone: (360) 318-9933
Department Website
Agency Added: 05/11/2017 | Last updated: 06/14/2017
Whatcom County lies in the furthest northwest corner of both the State of Washington and the continental United States. It is bounded on the north by the Canadian border, on the east by Okanogan County, on the south by Skagit County and on the west by the Strait of Georgia and Bellingham Bay. These borders enclose large parts of the Mount Baker National Forest and the North Cascades National Park, which comprise about two/thirds of Whatcom County's total area. All but a few residents live in the western third of the county. Other cities include Blaine, Everson, Ferndale, Lynden, Nooksak, and Sumas. The communities of Whatcom County reflect the region's geographical diversity, rich natural resources and unique historical and cultural character.
Combination department, mostly career. Number of Staff: 80
| Category | Requirement | Required at time of.. | |
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| Test | Hire | ||
| Minimum Age | 21 | X | |
| US Citizen/Lawful Permanent Resident | Legal to work in The US | X | |
| High School Grad/ GED | Yes | X | |
| Driver's License Required | Yes | X | |
| Felony Conviction(s) as an Adult | None | X | |
| Felony Conviction(s) as a Juvenile | None. | X | |
| Ability to Read & Write the English Language | Yes | X | |
| Vision Requirements | Correctable to 20/20 | X | |
| Veterans Preference Points | 5 preference points are awarded to veterans with a DD214 separation or honorable discharge. | X | |
| EMT Certification | Current Washington State or NREMT. | X | |
| Other | 5 preference points are awarded to current NWFR volunteers. Those applicants that have successfully passed all necessary requirements of The WSP State Fire Training Academy and have received a FF1, FF2, hazmat operations and awareness certifications will be considered "Entry Level". | X | |
| Multiple Scores from Same Applicant | We only consider the most recent score | ||
| Request/ Access Scores | On an as-needed basis as vacancies occur | ||
THE FOLLOWING ARE AUTOMATIC AND POTENTIAL DISQUALIFIERS. APPLICANTS SHOULD NOT APPLY TO OUR AGENCY IF THEY INDICATE ANY OF THE AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFIERS. POTENTIAL DISQUALIFIERS WILL BE CONSIDERED ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS.
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The eligibility list is a continuous listing and maintained as scores are received from PST with oral board interviews conducted on an as-needed basis. Vacancies are filled by candidates forwarded to the appointing authority for background investigation & selection as vacancies occur.
Per The IAFF#106NW Contract dated 2014-2016, starting pay during the academy is $4201.64/month (recruit firefighter). Entry Level Firefighter starting pay is $4689.40/month
NWFR offers a generous benefits package including: Medical, dental and life insurance. All represented employees are required to be enrolled in the LOEFFII Retirement System and receive paid sick and vacation leave.