Assistant Fire Chief Port Ludlow Fire & Rescue Port Ludlow Fire & Rescue in the Puget Sound area in Washington State, is currently recruiting qualified applicants to fill the assistant fire chief position. The position is currently vacant. This position reports directly to the Fire Chief. Policy is set by a five-member Board of Fire Commissioners. Port Ludlow is located 90 minutes northwest of Seattle across the Puget Sound and Hood Canal. This residential and planned resort community offers all the beauty and tranquility this serene area has to offer. The progressive, well-equipped department serves over 5000 patrons living in a district of 55 square miles. Services are provided from three stations with an annual budget of approximately $2.6 million. Twelve career line firefighters, 10 volunteer and 15 resident firefighters provide fire, EMS (ALS/BLS Transport), and rescue services. The fire chief, assistant fire chief, volunteer coordinator, administrative assistant and part-time office clerk round out the staffing. The District responded to 725 calls for service in 2009. Qualifications for the successful applicant include:  An Associates degree in fire science, fire administration, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors or Masters preferred  A minimum of eight (8) years of full-time, progressively responsible, Fire/EMS experience in a paid or combined paid/volunteer fire department with at least three (3) years in a supervisory/command-level position  Successful completion of or currently enrolled in upper-level management or graduate-level course work is desirable  A combination of education, experience and training that clearly demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, abilities, behaviors and traits to perform the essential functions of the position may be considered as a part of the above requirements  Successful completion of the National Fire Academy Executive Officer program, or a Chief Officer Certification is desirable  NFPA Instructor II or equivalent and experience managing a training program and hands-on delivery of department training  NFPA Fire Officer II or equivalent education and experience  Proven experience in working with a unionized workforce to include contract negotiation, contract management and conflict resolution skills is desirable

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 EMT-Basic certification is required within 12 months of date of hire and experience working in an ALS/BLS transport EMS delivery system with Paramedic certification is desirable  Proven ability to effectively and properly utilize the Incident Command System  Must hold, or be able to obtain, a valid Washington driver's license  Must pass the district's medical requirements and a thorough background investigation  Must be willing to reside within a 20-minute response time to the headquarters fire station The applicant must have demonstrated experience, skills and characteristics which include:  A broad, well-rounded level of experience in the fire service that includes suppression, prevention, EMS, rescue, investigation and administrative practices  A high level of positive motivation in leading and growing a progressive fire service organization through leadership skills, mentorship and employee development  Knowledge of modern administration essentials, practices, and terminology related to public administration and fire department operations  Ability to join and maintain a highly motivated team-oriented atmosphere  Ability to create and maintain effective relationships with paid and volunteer personnel  Ability to utilize a computer and related software beyond a basic level  Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing to a diverse audience  Ability to analyze organizational strengths and weaknesses and implement long-term plans and strategies to maintain the District’s high level of service  Ability to effectively comprehend, develop and implement plans to deal with critical issues  Demonstrated record of establishing and accomplishing goals  Ability and willingness to perform the duties of the Duty Officer on a rotational, assigned basis  Ability to interact and establish effective relationships with the community and other agencies

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Salary Range: $90,000 - $100,000 Depending On Qualifications. Excellent benefit package. To obtain a recruitment package or additional information, contact:

Port Ludlow Fire & Rescue c/o Emergency Services Consulting International 25200 SW Parkway Avenue, Suite 3 Wilsonville, OR 97070-9616 800-757-3724 e-mail: [email protected] All application materials are available for download at www.esci.us Application Deadline: 1600 PST - Thursday, February 3, 2011

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Dear Applicant: Thank you for your interest in the Assistant Fire Chief position for Port Ludlow Fire & Rescue, in Port Ludlow, Washington. An instruction sheet is attached. We wish you the best in the process. A few suggestions that could improve your chances of being a finalist in the process include the following: Do not send a boilerplate résumé. Study the information in the application materials and develop a résumé that clearly demonstrates how you meet the specific requirements for the position. Keep the résumé short and readable; three or four pages should be more than adequate to illustrate your qualifications. Fill out the employment application completely and truthfully and sign it. Complete the Supplemental Questions requested on the next page ONLY send copies of certificates/licenses for proof of job requirements as listed in the announcement, e.g. officer certifications, college degree(s), required training courses, etc. Telephone interviews will be conducted if needed; therefore, it is important that you provide work, home, cell, and pager numbers that we can use to reach you. Also, please include your e-mail address. If for any reason you will not be available at the numbers listed on your application between February 28 and March 4, 2011, it is your responsibility to contact us to provide a number where you can be reached. The application materials list all dates for the process. Those dates cannot be changed, so think positive. Leave important dates open so you can participate in the finals. The selection process is scheduled for March 12th and 13th in Port Ludlow. Return resume/application to: Port Ludlow Fire and Rescue C/O Emergency Services Consulting International 25200 SW Parkway Ave. Suite 3 Wilsonville, OR 97070-9616 Resume/application must be received at the address above no later than 4:00 PM PST –Thursday, February 3, 2011. Good Luck,

Jerry Freshour Project Manager Attachment

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Instructions 1. Complete and sign the employment application. 2. Your résumé should include, as a minimum, the information required in the Position Announcement. See candidate letter regarding sending copies of certificates/licenses. 3. Supplemental Requested information Please include a brief written description of the following in addition to your résumé, with each area titled and listed separately. (Be concise but complete – not more than two pages per item.) The demographics of agencies in which you have been employed (size of service area, population served, number of personnel, annual call volume, budget, governing body, department type, etc.) Your job responsibilities as a mid-level and command officer and dates promoted. (Include administrative experience, i.e. budgeting, personnel management, labor relations, etc.) Professional and community service associations/organizations and activities (including leadership roles, specific organizations, and your philosophy about being involved in community and professional organizations). Your leadership style, experience and philosophy on how you lead and motivate people, develop and mentor employees, mitigate conflict in the work place, and inspire a team atmosphere. Your experience working with a unionized work force and your roles in interacting with a union. Your reasons for applying for this position at this time in your career and what your professional goals are as you contemplate serving in this department and community. Describe your training and experience in the following areas: o

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Please detail the management and executive level training programs you have completed and what certification you were awarded over and above your college education.

Download application and position details at www.esci.us The completed and signed employment application, supplemental requested information, and résumé must be received no later than: 4:00 p.m. PST, Thursday, February 3, 2011.

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APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT Port Ludlow Fire & Rescue Position: Assistant Fire Chief INSTRUCTIONS: Each question should be fully and accurately answered. No action can be taken on this application until all questions have been answered. Use blank paper if you do not have enough room on this application. PLEASE PRINT or TYPE, except for signature on the last page of the application. All information you give on this application will be held in strict confidence. NOTE: Application will be rejected if not signed.

PERSONAL DATA

Last Name

First Name

Present Street Address

City

Primary Phone Number

Secondary Phone Number

Middle Name

State

Zip

Social Security Number

E-mail Address

When are you available for employment? Are you between 18 and 70 years old? Yes

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Would you take a physical examination if it is required for the job for which you are applying? Yes

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GENERAL INFORMATION Do you have a valid driver’s license? Yes No Driver’s License Number:

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Emergency Medical Technician Rating: Fire Instructor Level: Have you ever been convicted of or pleaded no contest to a felony? Yes If yes, please explain:

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Are you currently OR expecting to be engaged in any other business or employment? Yes If yes, please explain:

No

EDUCATION High School Name and Address

Highest grade completed

Did you graduate? Yes No

College or University Name and Address

Highest level completed

Did you graduate? Yes

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Coursework:

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY List names of employers in consecutive order with present or last employer listed first. Account for all periods of time including military service and any periods of unemployment. If self-employed, give firm name and supply business references. If you worked in any position under another name, please give name(s). Please indicate month and year of employment. Name of Employer: Employed from:

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REFERENCES Give three references (exclude relatives and former employers). Name: Address (Street, City, State, Zip):

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I certify the information in this application and attachments are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I am aware that any falsification, misrepresentation or omission may result in my disqualification for employment or discharge from employment. I authorize my present and previous employers to release information regarding my job performance. I also authorize the hiring agency to obtain information of any past criminal activities through a police background investigation. I hereby waive my rights to claims or damages against any employer, police agency and the hiring agency, its officers, agents and employees, in regard to this exchange of information concerning my past history and employment. Signature

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