Job Type:

Part-Time

Work Location

In-person

Compensation

Hourly: $19.29 - $22.72 DOE

 About North Whidbey Fire and Rescue

North Whidbey Fire and Rescue serves the citizens of North Whidbey Island, a predominately rural area that surrounds the City of Oak Harbor and NAS Whidbey Island. The district operates out of seven fire stations, providing fire suppression, emergency medical, marine rescue and technical rescue services and responds to over 2500 calls annually.

Part-Time Firefighter/EMT Position Overview

Part-Time Firefighter/EMTs work 24-hour shifts (0600–0600) in regularly scheduled positions. There are no residency requirements for this position.

Personnel assigned to this role work a 24/120 schedule, averaging 120 hours per month.

Part-time employees assigned to regular scheduled shifts are eligible to receive benefits in accordance with the current IAFF Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Application Process

• Candidates may submit applications online at nwfr.org, or in-person at: 770 NE Midway Blvd, Oak Harbor, WA 98277 at any time Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Physical applications are available at this address.
• Include with your application a cover letter, resume, IFSAC Firefighter I certification, IFSAC Hazardous Materials Awareness certification, IFSAC Hazardous Materials Operations certification, and EMT certification. Please include any other relevant certifications or training.
• If you have any questions about this job posting, require an accommodation, or need help filling out the online application, please email hradmin@nwfr.org or call (360) 544-8083.
• Applications will be accepted until 5:00 pm on March 20th, 2026.

 Qualified applicants will be invited to complete the following:

• Written Test 
• Physical Agility Testing 
• Firefighter Skills Testing 
• Medical Scenario
• Oral Board 
• Chief’s Interview 

Required Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• US Citizenship
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Washington State Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.
• Current IFSAC Firefighter I
• Washington State EMT certification. Candidates with NREMT certification will be considered, contingent on obtaining Washington State EMT certification.
• IFSAC Hazardous Materials Awareness & IFSAC Hazardous Materials Operations
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Pre-hire physical examination and drug screening.

Preferred Qualifications

• IFSAC Firefighter II
• One year of experience as a Firefighter/EMT

North Whidbey Fire and Rescue Employment Policy

North Whidbey Fire and Rescue provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or disability. In addition to federal law requirements, the North Whidbey Fire and Rescue complies with all state laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. The description of job duties, responsibilities, and requirements listed above is intended to be illustrative and is not intended to list all duties, responsibilities, and requirements that may be required for the performance of the job classification. Employees may be required to do all or some of the listed duties, or other related duties as needed by the district. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. It is also intended to be compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act