Firefighter Position

Lewis County FD 6 - Firefighter/EMT

 

PROFILE DISCLAIMER

The information herein is provided by the respective agency and is only as accurate and as up-to-date as the agency representative(s) update this information. PST is not responsible for the veracity of this data as it is provided directly from the agency. It is ultimately the applicant's responsibility to verify any information about the agency with the agency.

Lewis County FD 6 - Firefighter/EMT

Last updated on November 26, 2023
PST Partner Agency since March 04, 2020

Vacancy: 1

Important Information

PLEASE NOTE: If you have any questions or concerns regarding the disqualifiers, please contact Lt. Matt McCoy at 360-748-6019.

Community Information

n/a

Department Information

Lew County Fire District 6 is a progressive combination fire district that provides fire and ALS services to approximately 8100 citizens throughout a 145 square mile service area that surrounds the city of Chehalis.

All career firefighters are members of the firefighters union, IAFF Local 0451. The fire district currently employs 9 career personnel and has numerous community based volunteers.

Area Information

County: Lewis
Population: 8,046
# of Staff: 1 Chief, 1 Administrative Assistant, 3 Lieutenants, 6 Firefighters

Hiring Status

Lewis County FD 6 - Firefighter/EMT has 1 vacancy.

2022

Salary Information

FF/EMT $4,931 - $6,003

Benefit Information

Health, Dental, Vision, LEOFF 2 Retirement

Lewis County FD 6 - Firefighter/EMT Requirements

Category Requirement Required at time of...
    Test Hire
Written Examination Yes, required
Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) Yes, required as described below
Minimum Age 21
US Citizen/Lawful Permanent Resident US Citizen
High School Grad/ GED Yes
Driver's License Required Yes
Felony Conviction(s) as an Adult None.
Felony Conviction(s) as a Juvenile None.
Ability to Read & Write the English Language Yes
Vision Requirements Correctable to 20/20
EMT Certification

Yes

Firefighter 1 Certification

Yes

Prior FF Experience Required 1 year career or volunteer
Multiple Scores from Same Applicant We only consider the most recent score
Request/Access Scores On an as-needed basis as vacancies occur

Lewis County FD 6 - Firefighter/EMT Disqualifiers

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.

Category Disqualifier
Driving
Automatic 1 or more traffic crime convictions in last 3 years (DWI, Suspended, Reckless, etc.).
Automatic Suspension of driver's license within past 3 years.
Automatic 3 or more moving violations in past 3 years.
Automatic 2 or more at-fault accidents in past 3 years.
Drug Usage
Automatic Illegal opiate use.
Automatic No illegal sale of ANY drug, including marijuana.
Potential Pattern of illegal use of prescription medication.
Criminal Activity
Automatic Any adult felony conviction.
Automatic Any misdemeanor, or felony conviction while employed in a criminal justice capacity.
Automatic Been convicted of any crime under a domestic violence statue.
Automatic Unlawful sexual misconduct.
Employment
Automatic 1 or more terminations, or leaving employer in lieu of termination.
Automatic Previous revocation or denial of (CJTC/POST) certified status, or suspension of current (CJTC/POST) certified status.
Automatic Previous revocation or denial of (CJTC/POST) certified status, or suspension of current (CJTC/POST) certified status.
Automatic Previous revocation or denial of (CJTC/POST) certified status, or suspension of current (CJTC/POST) certified status.
Automatic Previous revocation or denial of (CJTC/POST) certified status, or suspension of current (CJTC/POST) certified status.
Financial
Automatic Failure to pay income tax or child support.

Contact Information

Lewis County FD 6 - Firefighter/EMT

2123 Jackson Hwy
Chehalis, WA 98532 Lewis County
360-748-6019

Website
Facebook


Agency Test Requirements
Written Examination: Yes, required
CPAT: Yes, required as described below


Other Lewis County Fire District 6 positions

Firefighter Paramedic
Paramedic