Firefighter/EMT 

Bainbridge Island Fire Department will be testing for a currently open position of Firefighter/EMT and to establish an eligibility list.  The position responds to fire and medical emergencies for the purpose of saving lives and protecting property.  The position also supports a wide range of Department programs and events as assigned.  This is a full time, emergency responder position.  IFSAC FF1 Certification and Washington State EMT certification or Nationally Registry EMT is required at time of application.  There is a $25.00 non-refundable application fee.  Salary range is based upon the IAFF Local 4034 contract, currently $4925.20 – $6156.50/mo. Completed applications will be accepted from 0800 January 21st, 2010 through 1700 February 26th, 2010 or until the first 150 completed applications are received, whichever comes first.  Applications received prior to or after these dates will not be accepted.  Applications may be submitted electronically, by mail or in person.

An application form and job description can be found on the links below:

Application Form - (PDF Click Here) (DOC Click Here)

Job Description (Click Here) 

Application Instructions

1.                  Fill out all applicable portions of the application form.  Incomplete applications will not be accepted and the application fee will not be refunded.

2.                  Copies of the following certificates must be included with your application:

a.       DD214, if claiming Veteran’s preference.

b.      IFSAC certification as FF1.

c.       Current Washington State EMT certification or National Register Certification as EMT.

d.      CPAT certificate issued within 180 days prior to application date.

3.                  Application form and attachments may be submitted electronically using MSWord or PDF format.

4.                  Submit electronic applications to:  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

5.                  The mailing/delivery address is:

Bainbridge Island Fire Department

8895 Madison Avenue NE

Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

Attn:  Assistant Chief Carpenter

6.                  Applications must be received by the date and time listed above.

Expected Schedule

(Subject to change - Please check this page periodically)

8:00 am January 21st, 2010                  Application Period Opens

5:00 pm February 26th, 2010               Application Period Closes

March 6th, 2010                                  Written Exam

March 10th-12th                                  Oral Exam & Technical Competency Exam

TBD                                                    Chiefs' Interview Panel

TBD                                                    Fire Chief’s Interview

Start date no earlier than April 15^th, 2010

Written examination questions will be drawn from:

IFSTA Essentials of Firefighting 5^th ed or;

IAFC Fundamentals of Fire Fighter Skills 2^nd ed 

PreHospital Emergency Care – Brady 11^th ed

PLEASE DIRECT ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE ABOUT THE APPLICATION PROCESS TO ASSISTANT CHIEF LUKE CARPENTER AT (206) 842-7686 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .