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Title: Medical Services Administrator
Location: King County Washington
Close Date: Open Until Filled

Medical Services Administrator
King County, Washington Medic One Program
(Starting Salary from mid $82,000 to mid $104,000, DOE, plus vehicle).

King County is the most populous county in the State of Washington and is seeking a strong leader and manager with EMS experience to lead the South King County Medic One Program. The County, with its unique blend of cultures, lifestyles and recreational activities, has adapted Seattle’s Medic One Program to provide quality, out-of-hospital medical services for its citizens. The Medical Services Administrator (MSA) will report to the Director of Emergency Medical Services Division and will oversee the operations of the southern regional program, which is the County’s sixth provider of ALS.

The successful candidate will be an individual who possesses excellent communications and management skills. He/she must be able to build and maintain cooperative relationships with a wide range of government and private sector agencies, as well as within the County and Medical Services Division. The next MSA will balance political, operational and management considerations in his/her decision-making processes. The ability to create an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect while promoting critical thinking and non-traditional approaches will be expected of the MSA.

Preferred requirements for the MSA position include a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management or related fields and a minimum of five years’ experience in an EMS system that provides ALS services, with at least two years at a senior level management position. Interested individuals are encouraged to submit a letter of interest and résumé directly to:

Public Health Seattle & King County
999 3rd Avenue
Suite 600
Seattle, WA 98104-4039
ATTENTION: Amie Larsen

To view a complete description of the position, please visit our website at:

http://www.watersconsulting.com/

King County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of its workforce!

King County offers a unique blend of cultures, lifestyles, housing, recreational activities and educational and employment opportunities.

Title: Fire Chief
Location: White City, Oregon
Close Date: January 19, 2006

Position Announcement

Fire Chief

Jackson County Fire District No. 3

Jackson County Fire District No. 3 in Southern Oregon is currently recruiting qualified applicants to fill the Fire Chief’s position. The current Fire Chief is retiring. This position reports directly to the elected District Board of Directors.

Jackson County Fire District No. 3 is located just north of Medford, Oregon in the heart of the beautiful Rogue Valley. This high progressive CFAI Accredited district serves an area of 167 square miles from seven stations with a budget of approximately $10.5 million. The District has 57 employees and 60 volunteer firefighters who provide fire, EMS, and rescue services to District residents and visitors. The District responded to 4458 alarms in 2004.

Qualifications for the successful applicant include:

  • A Bachelors degree in fire administration or public administration or closely related field or
  • Successful combination of education, training and experience that clearly demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position
  • Seven (7) years of progressively responsible, full-time, paid experience in a career or combination career/volunteer fire department, at least five (5) of which are in a command, management or supervisory level position – battalion chief or higher
  • Successful completion of or currently enrolled in upper-level management or graduate-level courses, such as the National Fire Academy Executive Officer program, Oregon Fire Service Administrator’s Institute, or CFAI Chief Fire Officer Designation preferred
  • Experience in working with a unionized and volunteer workforce preferred
  • Experience in the management and delivery of training and EMS programs preferred
  • Experience in interagency coordination with wildland protection agencies preferred
  • Experience in a similar organization, district experience preferred
  • Must hold, or be able to obtain, a valid Oregon driver's license
  • Must pass the district's medical requirements and a thorough background investigation; non-smoker preferred
  • Must reside within the fire district or other location approved by the Board of Directors

The applicant must have demonstrated experience, skills and characteristics which include:

  • A high level of motivation and enthusiasm toward leading a progressive fire service organization
  • A high level of professionalism and work ethic
  • Ability to join and maintain a highly motivated team-oriented atmosphere
  • Ability to create and maintain effective relationships with paid and volunteer personnel
  • Ability to build relationships based on trust and confidence
  • Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing to a diverse audience
  • Ability to analyze organizational strengths and weaknesses and implement long-term plans and strategies to maintain the District’s high level of service
  • Ability to effectively comprehend, develop and implement plans to deal with critical issues
  • Demonstrated record of establishing and accomplishing goals
  • Ability and willingness to exercise patience, mentoring, and staff development skills
  • Ability to interface effectively and establish relationships with the community and other agencies

Salary Range: $96,500 - $101,000 DOQ. Excellent benefit package.

To obtain a recruitment package or additional information, contact:

Jackson County Fire District No. 3
c/o Emergency Services Consulting inc.
25200 SW Parkway Avenue, Suite 3
Wilsonville, OR 97070-9616
800-757-3724
503-570-0522 (fax)

e-mail: info@esci.us

All application materials are available for download at
www.esci.us


Application Deadline: 1600 PST - Thursday, January 19, 2006



Title: Firefighter/Paramedic - Fire Training Officer
Location: Crescent, Oregon
Close Date: December 30, 2005


CRESCENT RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

Announces

A Job Vacancy for:

FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC
FIRE TRAINING OFFICER

Crescent Rural Fire Protection District is located in Central Oregon approximately 50 miles south of Bend, Oregon on HWY 97. The District has 3 structure fire engines, one three thousand-gallon water tender, 2 ALS/BLS ambulances, and a Command/Training rig. Our fire district covers approximately 9 square miles and our Ambulance Service Area covers approximately 250 square miles. Our District is a hunters and fisherman’s delight with several lakes and streams nearby and the Cascade Mountain Range just west of the district is full of deer and elk. The Willamette Ski Pass is located in the Cascades and has both downhill and Nordic skiing available.

Qualifications are:

  • 18 years of age or older, High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Oregon or National Registry certified EMT-Paramedic
  • Valid Oregon Drivers License
  • NFPA Firefighter I, NFPA Driver/Pumper Operator
  • NFPA Instructor I
  • Be willing to relocate to within a 10 minute response time within 6 months
  • Drug testing and a Physical Exam will be required
  • Successfully pass a background investigation

Hourly Rate Range is: $ 15.00 – 17.00 Plus an on-call premium

Benefits include:

Major Medical and Life insurance, HRAVEBA Health Reimbursement, Annual Vacation, and PERS.

Hiring Process:

Crescent Rural Fire Protection District will accept applications until 17:00 December 30, 2005.

Successful applicants will be invited to Crescent RFPD for skills assessment stations, and an oral board interview. Applicants who are successful with the assessment stations and the oral board interview will be invited back for a Chiefs interview.

For an Application: call (541) 433-2466,

or you can request an application by mail at:

Crescent Rural Fire Protection District
P.O. Box 230
Crescent, OR 97733

Crescent Rural Fire Protection District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Title: Battalion Chief
Location: Tucson, Arizona
Close Date: December 15, 2005

The Northwest Fire District is pleased to invite qualified candidates to apply for the position of Battalion Chief. The incumbent manages a major area of fire operations and/or coordinate fire suppression program(s). This position could work a 56 hour shift work week or a standard 40 hour administrative work week and supervise first-level supervisors assigned to the area of responsibility. This assignment may involve responsibility for the management of Operations Division personnel, Training and/or Administrative responsibilities. The Battalion Chief reports to a Division Chief. Work in this position requires considerable independence and professional decision-making.

Starting Annual Salary: $75,882.33 and excellent Benefit Package!

Closing Date is December 15, 2005

Qualification Requirements and Applications available at

http://www.northwestfire.org/
or
Northwest Fire District
5225 W. Massingale Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85743

Hrs: M-F 8:30am-4:30pm

887-1010


Title: Firefighter/Engineers
Location: La Junta, Colorado
Close Date: December 15, 2005

The City of La Junta, Colorado is accepting applications for two (2)Firefighter/Engineers. All applicants must possess a valid Colorado Driver's license and EMT B certification as well as certification as Firefighter I and HAZ-MAT Operations. Starting salary $27,000 with benefits

Contact Dawn Marsh, 719-384-5486, dmarsh@ci.la-junta.co.us for application and complete job description. Deadline: 5 p.m. December 15, 2005.


Title: Entry Level Firefighter
Location: Effingham, Illinois
Close Date: January 3, 2006

CITY OF EFFINGHAM

ENTRY LEVEL FIRE FIGHTER TESTING

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners of the City of Effingham, Illinois will hold entry level fire fighter testing beginning with a mandatory orientation on January 13, 2006 followed by the written examination on January 14. This process will establish an eligibility list for the position of FIREFIGHTER for the City of Effingham Fire Department. Only the top 50 candidates achieving the minimum passing grade of 75% will be allowed to continue in the process by taking part in the physical ability test to be conducted on January 28, 2006. The top 25 candidates passing the physical test will then take part in the oral interviews scheduled for February 4, 2006.

Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen, at least 21 and not over 35 years of age, posses a valid driver’s license, and high school diploma or GED. All applications must include a copy of the applicants valid Driver’s License, Military Service Record, Military Discharge Papers, Social Security Card, High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certificate, and College or University Diploma.

The orientation and written examination will be held at the Effingham High School Cafetorium, 1301 W. Grove Avenue, Effingham, Illinois 62401. Orientation is mandatory and will take place on January 13th. Doors for the orientation will open at 6:00 p.m. and the program begins promptly at 7:00 p.m. Anyone arriving after that time will not be admitted. Details relating to the testing process will be discussed at the orientation. The written test will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m. January 14th at the EHS Cafetorium. Late arrivals will not be admitted and will be excluded from the remainder of the testing process. Applicants must bring with them on January 13th and 14th a current legible photo id.

Applications are available at Effingham City Hall, 201 E Jefferson, Effingham and on the City’s website: http://www.effinghamil.com/government/index.htm. Applications must be returned to the Effingham City Hall along with a $20 non-refundable testing fee no later than 5:00 PM, January 3, 2006. Candidates with incomplete applications will not be allowed to take part in the examination process. An employment application along with an orientation/testing packet will be mailed to all candidates upon request. All questions should be directed to City Clerk Rick J Goeckner, Secretary to the Board of Fire & Police Commissioners by email at goeckner@ci.effingham.il.us or by calling 217,347-7169

The City of Effingham is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


Title: Entry Level Firefighter
Location: Various Cities, Montana
Close Date: February 17, 2006

REWARDING CAREER OPPORTUNITY

June 5-8 2006 the cities of Billings, Bozeman, Butte, Great Falls, Helena, Kalispell, Miles City, & Missoula and Lockwood and Missoula Rural Fire Districts will be conducting joint written and physical ability testing for Entry Level Firefighter. Applications are available at www.bozeman.net/mtff/index.htm, (406) 582-2345. Deadline 2/17/06. EOE A/A.


Title: Firefighter/Paramedic or EMT
Location: Frisco, Texas
Close Date: December 21, 2005

City of Frisco Fire Department

TESTING NOTIFICATION

The City of Frisco is accepting applications for Firefighter/Paramedics and Firefighters/EMTs. All applicants must possess a Texas Class B Exempt driver's license, Texas Commission on Fire Protection Certification for Structural Firefighting and Texas Department of Health Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic or Emergency Medical Technician BY DATE OF EMPLOYMENT . Successful applicant(s) must possess High School diploma or GED. Must pass pre-employment written exam, physical ability, background checks, oral review boards, psychological evaluation, polygraph examination and physical exam. Test date will be communicated at the orientation session.

Entry Salary:

Firefighter/Paramedic:

$4,073.33 monthly + Benefits

Firefighter/EMT:

$3,511.73 monthly + Benefits

Benefits include tuition reimbursement, TMRS, medical, dental, life insurance, LTD, vacation, sick leave, and holidays.

Orientation sessions to be held at Frisco Fire Station #4, 4485 Cotton Gin Road on:

January 6, 2006 at 7:00 p.m.
January 8, 2006 at 1:00 p.m.

All interested candidates are encouraged to attend one orientation session.

If unable to attend session, study information and test date details will be mailed to you on January 9, 2006.

Deadline to receive applications with copies of your certifications is:

December 21, 2005 at 5:00 p.m.

City of Frisco Human Resources
6891 Main Street
Frisco, TX 75034

The City of Frisco is an Equal Opportunity Employer


Title: Paramedic
Location: Frisco, Texas
Close Date: December 21, 2005

City of Frisco Fire Department

TESTING NOTIFICATION

The City of Frisco is accepting applications for Paramedics. All applicants must possess a Texas Class B Exempt driver's license, AND certification through the Texas Department of Health as a paramedic BY DATE OF EMPLOYMENT. Successful applicant must possess High School diploma or GED. Must pass pre-employment written exam, physical ability, background checks, oral review boards, psychological evaluation, polygraph examination and physical exam. Test date will be communicated at the orientation session.

Entry Salary:

$3,180.67 monthly + Benefits

Benefits include tuition reimbursement, TMRS, medical, dental, life insurance, LTD, vacation, sick leave, and holidays.

Orientation sessions to be held at Frisco Fire Station #4, 4485 Cotton Gin Road on:

January 6, 2006 at 6:00 p.m.
January 8, 2006 at 12:00 p.m .

All interested candidates are encouraged to attend one orientation session.

If unable to attend session, study information and test date details will be mailed to you on January 9, 2006

Deadline to receive applications with copies of your certifications is:

December 21, 2005 at 5:00 p.m.

City of Frisco Human Resources
6891 Main Street
Frisco, TX 75034

The City of Frisco is an Equal Opportunity Employer


Title: Firefighter
Location: Brush Prairie, Washington
Close Date: December 7, 2005

AVERAGE MONTHLY SALARY RANGE : $3,337.93 - $ 4631.15

PURPOSE

An eligibility register is being established for the position of Firefighter. The list will be used to fill vacancies occurring until approximately one year from the date the list is established, or until the Board of Fire Commissioners extends the list or calls for a new exam.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Firefighters provide emergency assistance and protective services to the public. They protect life and property threatened by fires, explosions, hazardous materials, illnesses, accidents and other disasters. Responsibilities include emergency responses, fireground operations, fire prevention duties, training, instructing others, operating apparatus, report writing, and maintenance of apparatus, equipment, fire stations and grounds. Firefighters work 24- hour shifts or 8-hour days, as assigned, and may be exposed to hazardous conditions, extreme heat, poisonous gases, communicable diseases and other risks of personal injury.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential functions of the job include those found in the Clark County Fire District 3 job description for Firefighter and as identified in NFPA 1001, the Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications. Copies of both are available upon request.

BENEFITS

Benefits include dental and health insurance programs for employees and dependents. Employees receive vacation, sick leave, holiday leave, FLSA days, retirement benefits and educational incentives. Uniforms and protective clothing are provided.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Be 21 years of age by February 1, 2006. (Anticipated date of certification of eligibility register)
  • Have a high school diploma or GED.
  • Have had one (1) year experience as an active career or volunteer firefighter in the last two (2) years; or an Associates Degree in Fire Science or Fire Protection Engineering from an accredited school.
  • Have EMT B certification.
  • Be in excellent physical condition
  • Not have any felony convictions within the past seven (7) years. Misdemeanor convictions will also be reviewed.
  • Have a valid driver’s license.
  • Have no record of driver’s license suspension or revocation in any state within the last three (3) years.

DESIRED CREDENTIALS

  • NFPA Firefighter 1 or Equivalent.
  • Current NFPA Instructor Level 1.
  • Current NFPA Hazardous Materials Operations Level Certification.
  • Current NWCG Wildland Firefighter 2 Red Card Certification.
  • Current On-Going Training and Evaluation Program (OTEP) Instructor/Evaluator.
  • Basic Trauma Life Support certification within the last three (3) years.

TO APPLY

Applications available in person or by mail at:

Clark County Fire District 3
17718 NE 159 St.
Brush Prairie, Washington 98606.

You may also access an application on our web site at: www.clarkcofd3.org

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

Completed applications must be mailed and postmarked by 5 p.m. December 7, 2005.

HIRING PROCEDURE

When a vacancy for Firefighter occurs, the top five (5) individuals on the Eligibility List are reviewed by Fire District administrative staff. Should the Fire District administrative staff determine a need to review additional individuals on the eligibility list, this may occur before a selection is made.

The finalist will be required to undergo an additional series of evaluations, which include a physical ability test; final interview; job related medical exam, reference check, driving record check, background investigation for criminal convictions, a substance abuse exam and psychological evaluation. Failure to pass any of the evaluations will result in removal from the register.

Note: The medical requirements for the position are those adopted by Clark County Fire District 3 and identified as the Minimum Medical Standards for Firefighters in Washington Cities and Fire Districts, as published by the Association of Washington Cities and the Washington State Association of Fire Chiefs.

CLARK COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT 3 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, GENDER, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RELIGION, AGE OR DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES.

Planned Testing Schedule
  1. Applications Due December 7, 2005
  2. Written Firefighter Profile Test December 19, 2005
  3. Fire Chief’s Oral TBA
  4. Physical Ability Testing Week of Jan 2, 2006
  5. Psychological Testing TBA
  6. Oral Boards Week of Jan 9, 2006

WHAT TO SUBMIT

Applicants must submit the following:

  • $20.00 testing fee . Personal checks only please.
  • A completed Clark County Fire District 3 application form.
  • Verification of high school graduation or GED. (photocopy)
  • A resume of firefighting experience and/or verification of Fire Science degree or Fire Protection Engineering degree. (photocopy)
  • Verification of Emergency Medical Technician B certification. (photocopy)
  • Verification of Driver’s License. (photocopy)
  • A valid E-mail address. All test-related communications will be via E-Mail.

Any individual with a disability who satisfies the requisite skill, experience, education and other job-related requirements of the position will be considered for vacant positions based on the other stated requirements. Reasonable accommodations will be offered for any physical or mental limitations of qualified individuals with a disability which are made known to the Fire District and which do not cause an undue hardship on the operation of the Fire District. The employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

Testing will be limited to the top 100 candidates

Title: Fire Chief
Location: La Crosse, Wisconsin
Close Date: January 1, 2006

The City of La Crosse, WI seeks to hire an experienced, dynamic FIRE CHIEF. Candidate must have a positive record of team building, staff leadership and employee relations activities. In addition the new Fire Chief must have the experience and ability to interact successfully and positively in a participatory environment, working openly and effectively with diverse interests and opinions represented by elected officials, staff, citizen groups, and inter-governmental interests. Candidate will serve as a member of the City’s management negotiating team for union negotiations, as well as a member and/or officer of various national, state and local emergency service organizations, community service organizations, special committees, commissions, and boards.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science, or closely related field supplemented by the completion of other college levels courses in public or business administration preferred; graduate or currently enrolled in the Executive Fire Officer (EFO) program desirable; 10 years of progressively responsible experience in the fire service; 5 years of supervisory/administrative experience required; knowledge and experience in the administration of a comprehensive emergency medical service delivery system; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid Wisconsin driver’s license. Salary range is $74,470 - $90,792, commensurate with education/experience. City residency requirements apply. Excellent benefit package. Application deadline is January 1, 2006. Submit a letter of interest, resume and application to:

James W Geissner, Director of Human Resources
City of La Crosse
400 La Crosse Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
geissnerj@cityoflacrosse.org
608-789-7595

Visit our webpage at www.cityoflacrosse.org

Drug Free Workplace/Equal Opportunity Employer