Fire Chief
Lewis County Fire District 5 is currently accepting applications for the vacant position of Fire Chief.
Lewis County Fire District 5 sits on the busy I5 corridor and serves the city of Napavine and surrounding areas. LCFD5 is proud of its relationship with the community and is active in all our community events. In the last two years we have passed an EMS renewal levy and a Fire levy, and we thank our community for their support. We are looking for an individual who wants to continue that partnership with our community.
The Fire Chief is expected to continue the building of a combination department, comprised of career, part-time and volunteer staff. The chief will oversee all operations and administration of an all-hazards response district which includes fire suppression and prevention, emergency medical services (EMS), motor vehicle crash mitigation, hazmat operations, and wildland fire responses in a 74 square mile rural area.
The application process will be open until filled.
How to apply:
Review and complete the following documents:
Return completed documents via email to admin@lfcpd5.com
or via US Mail to: PO Box 259, Napavine, WA 98565
District Secretary
Volunteering
Volunteers take on several different roles in providing community service to the citizens of LCFD 5. From working closely with career members on daily duties and calls for service to taking part in Washington State mobilization requests for wildland firefighters during large state fires. When these requests are made, trained wildland firefighters may be requested for deployment if available to assist. The Washington State Patrol compensates volunteer firefighters for their time during these mobilizations, which may last anywhere from a few days to multiple weeks.
If you are interested in volunteering with LCFD 5, download the attachment below, fill it out completely, and bring it to the station.
Training Information
Lewis County Fire District 5 operates as a combination fire district. A combination fire district means a mix of career and volunteer staff serving the community. Members of LCFD 5 complete daily station duties, conduct weekly and monthly training for fire and medical scenarios and work cohesively in providing a high level of service for the public.
Members of LCFD 5 are required to meet industry standards related to its service. For example, paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) attend monthly training where they learn about different disease processes, apply what they have learned through practice scenarios, and test skills such as CPR or airway management. Fire training follows the same pattern, using a curriculum to learn fire behavior, fire suppression, and vehicle extrication.
To become a firefighter, a person must undergo standardized training through the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC). Firefighter 1 certification is obtained for LCFD 5 personnel through the Thurston Fire Training Academy. New members to LCFD 5 are offered EMS and fire training paid for by the fire district.