Firefighter- Paramedic

Company: National Testing Network
Location: Lynnwood
Posted on: May 24, 2020

Job Description:

The Hanford Fire Department (HFD) is currently recruiting to fill several openings. To be considered as an eligible candidate for an interview, applicants must possess: -Current and valid NTN fireTEAM test and have a combined score of over 80% (Minimum score of 70% in each element) -Current and valid NTN Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) -Apply online at www.msa.hanford.gov/ -IFSAC/ProBoard Firefighter 1 -IFSAC/ProBoard Hazardous Materials Awareness -IFSAC/ProBoard Hazardous Materials Operations -National Registry Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic As a condition of hire, all applicants will be required to possess Washington State Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic within 18 weeks of the date of hire. HFD will assist with the reciprocity process, however, it is the individuals responsibility to fully complete the process and obtain state Department of Health certification. Successful candidates will be notified directly and must submit color copies of the required training records in. PDF format to the MSA HR Staffing department for validation before an interview time will be scheduled. Applicant contact Person: Name: Jessica Esparza Phone: (509)376-9256 Name: Marcia Ouderkirk Phone: (509)376-9239 Email: MSAStaffing@rl.gov Message from Hanford Fire Department Chief: The Hanford Fire Department had its origins during those dark days of World War II when our country needed to develop a weapon system ahead of the Axis Powers and the 586 square miles now managed by the Department of Energy became the Hanford Nuclear Reservation. Throughout the decades since the men and women of the Hanford Fire Department have protected critical facilities, processes, and personnel to the highest standards of the fire service. We are a progressive department embracing technology and best practices to ensure a constant state of readiness. Our people are our most critical asset and they are engaged daily in finding ways to make HFD better. We are a proactive, all-hazards emergency response agency tasked not only with protecting the Hanford Site; but also, to assisting our local mutual aid partners in protecting people and property throughout the Tri-Cities area and south-central Washington. Every day in every way, we are proud to be HFD - Norbert W. Kuhman, Fire Chief Training provided: HFD holds a 16-week new-hire Firefighter academy, held at the Department of Energys HAMMER training center. Recruits completing the HFD new-hire academy will receive IFSAC Firefighter II certification. The mission is to expose recruits to the most modern firefighting equipment and techniques, in addition to preparing them to be a self-motivated, integral part of the HFD team upon graduation from the academy. Hanford fire recruits are put through a rigorous 16-week academy. Recruits will receive hundreds of hours of training with both written and practical evaluation. - Assistant Chief Nickolus Thomas, HFD Training and Certification Chief More information about the HAMMER training center can be found here: https://hammer.hanford.gov/ As a condition of hire, all Firefighters will be enrolled in the Washington State Joint Apprenticeship Training Council - Firefighter apprenticeship program with the expectation of obtaining a Journeyman Firefighter certificate. More information about the apprenticeship can be found here: https://secure.lni.wa.gov/arts-public/#/program-details?programId=1499&from=/program-search

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