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The City of DuPont Fire Department has served the citizens of DuPont, WA since April 12, 1951. We are responsible for Fire and EMS services to The City of DuPont’s 5.9 square miles, bordering Puget Sound coastline, and adjacent rural areas. The department serves a residential population just over 10,100 with a growing number of commercial and residential developments.

the DuPont Fire Department has a dedicated, professional and passionate staff who serve the citizens, businesses and visitors of our desirable community. This recruitment will enhance the ability of the department to provide those we serve with a significantly higher level of medical care and intervention. The City of DuPont is looking for motivated individuals who would like to be at forefront of this exciting opportunity.

The staff for the City of DuPont and its Fire Department strive to serve our community through a shared dedication of excellence, respect for diversity, and a commitment to those we serve. The Fire Department works a 48/96-hour shift schedule (including events, call back, deployments, etc.), operating out of one centrally located fire station and providing emergency and non-emergency response to fire, EMS, rescue, hazardous materials, wildland incidents, citizen assists and many other types of calls. The department currently runs approximately 950-1000 calls per year, of which is about 80% medical (-70% of those medical calls are patients that require paramedic intervention). The Department participates in a regional mutual aid system with neighboring agencies. Private ambulance providers also respond as needed provide paramedic level care.

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DuPont Fire Department - Firefighter has 1 vacancy.

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 Civil Service "rule of three" with the top three candidates forwarded to the appointing authority for background investigation & selection as vacancies occur.

The Firefighter EMT is a full-time, FLSA non-exempt position. The hourly rate for this position is $29.24, plus excellent benefits. Note: the annual pay rate listed above is based on an annual work schedule of 2,560 hours, as per the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of DuPont and the DuPont Professional Firefighters (IAFF Local 3829) found here: Firefighter IAFF Local 3829 CBA.

Benefits Overview

• Medical coverage for employees and eligible dependents with a low monthly employee contribution
  • Choice of Regence HDHP or Kaiser Permanente Access PPO medical plans
  • Annual City HSA contribution of $1,500 for employee-only or $3,000 for family coverage when enrolled in the Regence HDHP
  • City-funded medical bridge HRA of $2,550 for employee-only or $5,100 for family coverage when enrolled in the Regence HDHP
• Choice of Dental Plans, including orthodontia coverage options for eligible children
• City-paid Vision Coverage for employees and eligible dependents
• City-paid Basic Life Insurance of $40,000 w/ an AD&D benefit
• City-paid Long-term Disability Insurance
• Participation in the Washington State LEOFF Plan 2 Retirement System
• City contribution of 8% of gross pay to a 457(b) deferred compensation account in lieu of Social Security
• Additional City 457(b) match of 2% of base pay when the employee contributes at least 2%
• City and Employee contribution to the Washington State Council of Fire Fighters Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan (MERP)
• Paid vacation, holiday, sick, bereavement, and other applicable leave
• Potential Education incentive of up to 5% of base pay for qualifying degrees
• Potential tuition reimbursement of up to $5,000 annually, subject to program requirements and available funding
• Access to voluntary supplemental insurance options

Benefits, contribution amounts, eligibility, and plan provisions are subject to change and subject to applicable State and Federal Law, the collective bargaining agreement and governing plan documents.