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LACEY FIRE DISTRICT THREE 1231 FRANZ ST SE LACEY, WASHINGTON 98503 (360)528-2313 http://www.laceyfire.com
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Updated: July 12, 2021
Job: Firefighter
The department has an ongoing eligibility list. Candidates on the list are eligible for 12 months and are considered for any opening during that time.
Salary Information: $6,241/mo. - Step 1. Education, Longevity, and Tech Pay plus Military Credit is available.Benefit Information: This position is represented by IAFF (Local 2903), LEOFF Retirement. District-provided benefits include exceptional medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their dependents plus HRA and deferred compensation contributions. Additional benefits include employee-paid life and disability insurance; paid personal, sick, and vacation leave; 10 paid holidays, as well as wellness and educational incentives. {Please note: Lacey Fire District Three does not participate in the Social Security retirement program.} Department Overview: Since 1948, Lacey Fire District Three has been providing services to the community, with a population of 100,000 and an area of approximately 70 square miles in northeast Thurston County between the Nisqually River and the City of Olympia. We serve roughly 34% of Thurston County’s population and protect over $13.6 billion in assessed valuation. We provide fire and life safety response from five stations strategically located throughout the district; four of these stations are staffed 24-hours per day. Our department staffing rotates through four 24-hour shifts, each carrying an average of 26 full-time career emergency responders (firefighters, line officers, and firefighter/paramedics) and a cadre of volunteer firefighters. A fifth station, with volunteer residents, provides additional coverage in the southeast area of the District. These emergency responder personnel provide our external services – fire and rescue response, basic and advanced life support response, special operations response (static water, low-angle and rope rescue technical rescue), fire investigation, inspections and community education. In 2020, our operating budget was $27.7 million. The District’s Fire, Rescue and Paramedic services are funded primarily through property taxes, contracts, and intergovernmental agreements.Population: Approximately 100,000
Call Volume: In 2020, LFD3 responded to 14,196 calls for assistance -- 75% EMS, 2% Fire, and 23% Other.
Hiring Status: Currently developing on-going Eligibility List. Next projected hire date is January 2022.
Age: 18 years of age or older at time of application to agency.
US Citizen: US Citizen or documentation of eligibility for employment in U.S.
High School Grad/GED: High School Grad/GED.
Valid WASHINGTON State Driver's License: Yes
Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes
College: 2 or 4 year degree desired
Prior Experience: Yes
CPAT Required: Yes
Schooling Prior and Post Hiring: AA/AS Degree in Fire Science or BA/BS in any field or One year active service as a responder in a fire service agency.
Driving Disqualifiers:
Drug Use Disqualifiers: Must pass drug testing.
Necessary Certifications:
IFSAC Firefighter I, Haz Mat Ops, ICS 100/200/700, current WA State or NREMT, current CPAT
Additional Requirements: Must pass Fit-For-Duty medical and psychological examinations and a nation-wide background check. Must possess a valid Washington State driver license at time of hire.
