The Key Peninsula Fire Department is a combination department employing approximately 24 Firefighters and 30 Volunteers. We are a team of professionals working proactively to meet present needs and future challenges with pride, integrity and enthusiasm. With mostly rural areas, the calls within our district vary significantly, offering challenging and exciting opportunities. Training is a vital part of our industry, as firefighters are expected to perform incredible acts of service for others; and we take it very seriously.
We are looking for people with high levels of integrity, respect, commitment, and accountability. Successful individuals are responsive, excel in a teamwork environment, and provide excellent customer service.
We require firefighter applicants to be certified as an EMT-B or EMT-P in Washington State or National Registry by date of hire. There may be additional requirements regarding years of experience depending on the needs of the department. Other requirements include:
- a valid Washington State driver's license within 30 days of employment
- a high school diploma or equivalent
- 21 years of age by date of hire
- ability to read, write, and speak the English language
- legally authorized to work in the United States and able to provide documentation of such
- ability to pass all pre-employment processes including a physical, physician's exam and background check
- ability to complete a 1 year probationary period
We currently do not have plans to hire a Firefighter or Firefighter/Paramedic, however we do utilize Public Safety Testing to maintain a current hiring list. Please check back regularly for additional opportunities and thank you for your interest in The Key Peninsula Fire Department.
