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Fire - Firefighter Employment
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Fire - Firefighter Employment
To become a firefighter with the OHFD, candidates must first complete the testing process through the National Testing Network (NTN). The NTN administers the required written examination and related assessments for firefighter applicants.
Once testing is complete, OHFD maintains an eligibility list based on candidate scores. When we have an opening, we contact the top-ranked candidates from that list and invite them to formally apply with the City.
Candidates who are invited to apply will then move forward in our hiring process, which may include an application review, interviews, background investigation, medical examination, psychological evaluation, and any other required pre-employment steps.
We encourage anyone interested in joining OHFD to visit the National Testing Network website to register, review testing requirements, and begin the process.
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Fire - Firefighter Employment
OHFD is a full career fire department and does not have volunteer or part-time firefighters. We encourage all seeking volunteer opportunities, to reach out to the Island County Fire Districts and Island County Department of Emergency Management.