Firefighter and Paramedic Employment and Testing
Thank you for your interest in
employment with the Bellingham Fire Department. The following information is
provided to answer some of your questions about the firefighter recruitment
process.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or registered to work in the U.S.
- Applicants must be a minimum of 21 years old at the time of
certification of the register.
- Must be a high school graduate or have received a GED.
- Must pass a police criminal convictions records check with no felony
record within the last ten years. Misdemeanor convictions will also be
reviewed for the last ten years. A conviction will not necessarily
disqualify an applicant, but offenses by their nature and recentness may
reveal a lack of specific qualifications for the position.
- Must possess EMT certification or acquire within 90 days of employment and maintain
for the duration of employment
- Must possess or obtain a Washington State Emergency Vehicle Accident
Prevention (EVAP) certification within 90 days of initial hire.
- Must have a valid Washington State driver’s license and no record of
driver’s license suspension or revocation in any state within the last
three years.
- Must meet minimum medical requirements
- Excellent physical condition, including ability to swim and tread
water and retrieve a submerged weight.
- Must not have smoked or used tobacco products for a minimum of 24
months prior to application.
Recruitment Process
The Bellingham Fire Department will not be participating in the Bates Technical College recruitment and testing process for 2009, and therefore will
not utilize an entry level firefighter list to fill vacancies. The
recruitment for experienced firefighters has been postponed at this time.
Please continue to check this website for updates.
Compensation and Benefits
The 2009 salary for the position of firefighter is $4640/month; the full
salary range is $4640 – $5886/month. An extensive benefits package is
provided including medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage.
Employees are subject to the provisions of a union contract.
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, contact
Human Resources. Also visit the
Fire Department’s web page.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities
needing assistance in the application/examination process should contact
Human Resources.
