District Secretary
Lewis County Fire District 5 seeks a full-time (40 hrs./week) Office Administration &
Finance Manager/Confidential Secretary to the Board of Fire Commissioners. This is a
dual role position supporting both the Board of Fire Commissioners and responsible for
the administrative and financial operations of Lewis County Fire District 5. Role #1 is
the Confidential Secretary of the Board of Fire Commissioners shall keep records for all
proceedings of the elected board, as well as other duties as prescribed by the board.
This position directly interfaces with the board and assists all fire commissioners in the
performance of their roles. Role #2 is the Office and Finance Manager who is
responsible for all administrative duties and the financial accounting of the district which
includes payroll and employee benefits, accounts payable, accounts receivable,
maintaining contracts, ambulance transport billing, wildland mobilization billing, public
records requests, financial reporting and audits to multiple Departments of State of
Washington This position is critical to assist the Fire Chief in planning, budgeting and
the implementation of policies and procedures. This position is a key role, essential to
the business services of the district and its employees. This position reports directly to
the Fire Chief and Board of Fire Commissioners.
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00-5:00, some evenings or weekends
Pay: Starting at $35.00/HR $72,800 annually depending on experience, qualifications
and training.
Benefits: Medical, dental and vision insurance allowance; vacation, sick and holiday
leave, state pension plan.
How to apply:
Download the following documents:
Return completed documents via email to admin@lfcpd5.com
or via US Mail to: PO Box 259, Napavine, WA 98565
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.