South Whidbey Fire/EMS
Location: Langley, WA
South Whidbey Fire/EMS is seeking experienced and innovative individuals to serve as Firefighter/EMTs. There is one opening currently, and we anticipate adding another position after the first of the year.
SWFE is a combination fire district, served by approximately 30 volunteers along with 12 full-time firefighter /EMT’s, 4 chief officers and 5 support staff positions. The District serves approximately 66 square miles and 54 miles of shoreline of south Whidbey Island from 6 stations located throughout the District. The resident population is approximately 15,500 people. The department responded to approximately 2600 calls for service last year, 83% of which were EMS related. The department serves as a non-transport first response agency for medical emergencies and responds with our partner agency Whidbey Health EMS.
Firefighter/EMT’s will work a 24-hour shift and will work with the volunteer members. The district currently operates a well-maintained fleet of fire apparatus including; Pumpers, Tenders, Brush Trucks, Medical Response Vehicles, Two Marine Units and various utility vehicles. The full-time
firefighter/EMT positions are subject to the rules and regulations of the Fire District, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Island County and the State of Washington.
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