The city of Snoqualmie is looking for men and women to serve as volunteer (part-paid) members of the Snoqualmie Fire Department. Part-paid staff work with career firefighters in emergency response, as well as public events.
Applicants must be 21 or older and live within a 10-minute drive of the city. They also must have a safe driving history and pass a background check.
The group of applicants will go through interviews, written general knowledge exams, and physical ability tests at 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at the Snoqualmie Fire Station, 37600 S.E. Snoqualmie Parkway.
Successful applicants will be entered into a fire department orientation program and, in early 2017, will be tested by the King County EMT Academy. Candidates successfully completing all of the steps will begin comprehensive emergency medical technician (EMT) training in February 2017.
After this training, new members will complete a comprehensive six-month fire department EMT recruit training program. Those who choose to can then move on to firefighter recruit training.
All applications must be submitted by 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11. To apply, download the form from the city website, or pick one up at Snoqualmie Fire Station, 37600 S.E. Snoqualmie Parkway. Deliver the completed form to Snoqualmie Fire Station, fax it to 425-888-1513 or send it via email to lluizzo@ci.snoqualmie.wa.us.
For more information, visit http://bit.ly/SnoqualmieEMSFF or call (425) 888-1551.
