How to Become a Volunteer Firefighter: 

1. Check out this flyer on volunteer programs  at our department. 

2. Please fill out an application and submit it to the HR Manager. Please include copies of your drivers’ license and certifications. Applications may be mailed or hand-delivered to the District office at 400 E. Mountain View, Ellensburg, WA 98926. Volunteer applications may be submitted via email to HR Manager Sydney McBride mcbridesy@kvfr.org. Complete volunteer job descriptions are available upon request. 

About: 

Volunteer and Resident Firefighter Programs: 

Kittitas County Fire District #2 (KVFR) accepts applications for Volunteer Firefighters and Resident Firefighters.

Volunteer Firefighter:

Volunteer firefighters fulfill an important role at KVFR staffing seven of the nine stations. Volunteers have the opportunity to operate at a broad spectrum of levels base on every individual’s abilities, knowledge, certifications, training and experience level. Levels of qualifications include interior firefighting, wildland firefighting, apparatus driver, staging manager and Non-SCBA emergency operations, vehicle extrication, Basic First Aid to Emergency Medical Technician, traffic management at emergency scenes, and fire prevention and safety education. All volunteers are required to attend a minimum of 20 hours of training and a minimum of 10% of their stations call volume annually to remain in good standing with the District and to be eligible for retirement credit. Volunteers receive a stipend per call and per drill or training. Insurance coverage is also provided under the Washington State Volunteer Pension and Relief Act. Volunteers are also eligible for retirement through Washington State Volunteer Pension Fund after achieving the required years of service.

Resident Volunteer Firefighter:

The position of Volunteer Resident FF with KVFR is designed to be a training position for members to become career personnel inside KVFR or with other agencies. Resident FF’s are all required to be EMT-B and have a valid CPAT prior to employment in this classification. Members are reimbursed for some expenses and provided with constant training opportunities. Residents have minimum shift coverage each month and are expected to make the fire station their primary residence. Resident FF’s receive testing incentive points based on longevity, performance and standing with the department. 

Volunteer Information Night: 

We accept applications throughout the entire year, however, if you do not have previous fire experience we will hold your application until the next volunteer information night, which is held on a night during the first part of November every year. Previous fire experience is not a requirement to become a volunteer. The volunteer information night will provide further information about our department and the role of volunteer's within our organization. A general aptitude test will be given and you will be asked to sign up for an interview time. 

Written Test:
The written test is based on general aptitude and is not agency specific nor does it require any previous fire experience. Picture ID is required to take the test. The test will be administered immediately following the orientation.

Oral Interview:
Interviews will be scheduled for those interested in volunteer positions at the conclusion of the information night. 

Recruit Class:

Recruit class provides the initial training needed to become a volunteer firefighter with Kittitas Valley Fire & Rescue. After your interview, you will be notified if you have been selected as a volunteer firefighter and will be invited to participate in the recruit class. Recruit class is held from December until April two nights a week from 6pm until 10pm and during the day two Saturday's a month. The training will be based on IFSAC FFI curriculum and prepare you to safely perform volunteer firefighter duties.  

Required Qualifications: 

• Valid Washington Driver’s license in good standing by date of hire. (Some violations may be cause for disqualification according to the District’s criteria).
• Minimum of 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Legal U.S. resident. NOTE: PURSUANT TO THE IMMIGRATION REFORM AND CONTROL ACT, ALL NEW EMPLOYEES MUST PRESENT ACCEPTABLE DOCUMENTS VERIFYING IDENTITY AND AUTHORIZATION TO BE EMPLOYED IN THE UNITED STATES.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.
• Current EMT-B certification for resident candidates.
• Current CPAT* certification by date of position appointment for resident candidates. Certification must be less than 12 months at the time of position appointment.

*CPAT = Candidate Physical Ability Test
1. Go to www.nationaltestingnetwork.com or call 425-423-9922 or
2. Go to www.publicsafetytesting.com or call 1.866.HIRE-911

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