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Orcas Island Fire & Rescue is accepting applications for Volunteers!
All interest is welcome, whether for EMTs, Firefighters, Apparatus Operators, First Responders, Wildland Firefighters, or Rescue Technicians.
The EMT training and certification will happen during the academy starting at the end of January 2025, with an expected graduation date at the end of April 2025.
If you have a passion for serving others, are a continuous learner who works well in a team environment, and are respectful, effective, humble, and have high integrity in all your actions, please JOIN OUR TEAM!
Interested Volunteers should complete an application packet and return it to the Eastsound Firehall or email info@orcasfire.org by Friday, October 18th, 2024, at 5 pm.
FireMedic/Duty Officer Position Available
Orcas Island Fire & Rescue - San Juan County Fire Protection District #2 - is seeking to fill one vacancy and create an eligibility hiring list for the position of:
Click here for the job announcement
Method of Application and Deadline:
OIFR has engaged outside assistance for this search. Email completed cover letter and resume to james@clarityconnectionllc.com
Application deadline is Friday, October 11th, 2024 at 3 pm.
The successful candidate will be appointed to probationary status for the first twelve months of employment.
Salary and Benefits:
Orcas Island Fire and Rescue offers competitive salaries and a range of excellent benefits, including:
• Annual Salary Range Information: $82,562.51 to $132,422.42 based on experience and rank
• Schedule: Four-platoon system with rotating shifts, 48 hours on duty, and 144 hours off
• Benefit information: Per the CBA with IAFF Local 3911
Two Firefighter/EMT or Firefigher/Paramedic Positions Available
Orcas Island Fire & Rescue - San Juan County Fire Protection District #2 - is seeking to fill two vacancies and create an eligibility hiring list for the position of:
Firefighter/EMT or Firefighter/Paramedic
Click here for the job announcement
Method of Application and Deadline:
OIFR has engaged outside assistance for this search. Email completed cover letter and resume to james@clarityconnectionllc.com
Application deadline is Friday, October 11th, 2024 at 3 pm.
The successful candidate will be appointed to probationary status for the first twelve months of employment.
Salary and Benefits:
Orcas Island Fire and Rescue offers competitive salaries and a range of excellent benefits, including:
• Annual Salary Range Information: $75,056.83 to $120,384.03 based on experience and rank
• Schedule: Four-platoon system with rotating shifts, 48 hours on duty, and 144 hours off
• Benefit information: Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement with IAFF Local 3911
NOW ACCEPTING BIDS FOR SURPLUS AMBULANCE
**ORCAS ISLAND FIRE & RESCUE, SAN JUAN CO FD#2**
****REQUEST FOR SEALED BIDS****
SURPLUS VEHICLE for SALE:
- 1997 Ford E-450 Super Duty Ambulance
- Mileage: 33,668
- Diesel 7.3 L
- MINIMUM BID OF $9,500.
- BIDS RECEIVED UNTIL 1PM ON SEPTEMBER 30th
VEHICLE MAY BE VIEWED AT THE EASTSOUND FIRE STATION, 45 LAVENDER LANE, EASTSOUND, WA
CONTACT: ACTING FIRE CHIEF CHAD KIMPLE
ckimple@orcasfire.org 360-376-2331
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| 2024 Incidents | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMS | FIRE/OTHER | Total | Overlap% | |
| Jan | 75 | 15 | 90 | 24.44 |
| Feb | 48 | 10 | 58 | 13.79 |
| Mar | 57 | 19 | 76 | 15.79 |
| Apr | 52 | 18 | 70 | 2.86 |
| May | 71 | 19 | 90 | 11.11 |
| Jun | 90 | 20 | 110 | 17.43 |
| Jul | 79 | 35 | 114 | 16.96 |
| Aug | 67 | 45 | 112 | 24.11 |
| Sep | 75 | 40 | 115 | 25.22 |
| Oct | 0 | |||
| Nov | 0 | |||
| Dec | 0 | |||
| TOTAL | 614 | 221 | 835 | 17.7 |