Fire Chief

South Whidbey Fire & EMS

Fire Chief
South Whidbey Fire/EMS (WA)

Located between the Olympic Peninsula and the I-5 corridor, Whidbey Island marks the northern boundary of the State of Washington’s Puget Sound. Although only 30 miles from Seattle, the vibe is laid back, safe, and friendly, and the pace is slower than the mainland. The island is filled with beaches, hiking trails, and wildlife, including bald eagles and whales. Micro coffee roasters, wineries, distilleries, and breweries flourish. The economy of Whidbey Island south of Oak Harbor relies heavily on tourism, small-scale agriculture, and the arts. Visitors find a wide range of amenities in the towns of Oak Harbor, Coupeville, Freeland, and Langley. Whidbey is home to numerous working artists, writers, and performers. These include many well-known painters, sculptors, glass artists, wood workers, metal workers, mixed media artists, photographers, authors, poets, actors, and musicians.

South Whidbey Fire/EMS is the largest fire district on Whidbey Island and serves the southern end of the island. The District provides fire suppression, emergency medical, marine fire/rescue, cliff rescue, fire and safety education, disaster preparation, and community risk reduction services to protect the lives and property of residents and visitors on South Whidbey. These services are provided by 34 volunteers, 12 full-time firefighters, and 10 full-time administrative, support, and maintenance personnel, which includes the District’s fire mechanic. The District has six fire stations and responds to approximately 2,650 calls for service annually, with medical assistance calls accounting for approximately 78% of the calls. The call rate has been growing an average of nearly 8% annually during the past five years.

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South Whidbey Fire/EMS Fire Chief Brochure

South Whidbey Fire/EMS Fire Chief Job Description

South Whidbey Fire/EMS Fire Chief Application (REQUIRED)

Salary Range: $125,000–$145,000 annually. Starting salary is dependent upon experience and qualifications. South Whidbey Fire/EMS also includes an excellent benefits package.

Please submit a signed and completed application, cover letter, resume, and any other relevant supporting documentation no later than 5:00 p.m. PST on Monday, November 8, 2021.

Application materials must be sent electronically, with a return receipt request, to: recruitment@esci.us