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Volunteer Applicant Information Center

 

Thank you for taking the first step to becoming an Eastside Volunteer.  On this page, you will find the volunteer application as well as other supporting documentation for the hiring process and the next academy.

 

Complete applications may be submitted to our Volunteer Program Manager located at our Headquarters Station.

 

If you have any questions that are not answered here, please use the "Contact Us" link at the bottom of this page.

 
 
Recruitment Process
All volunteers must complete each of the following elements in order to be considered for our academy:
 
Driver's Abstract ReviewTo assess insurability and responsibility to operate an emergency vehicle
Written Exam To measure problem solving capabilities and understand written directions
Candidate Physical Ability Test To measure physical fitness in order to serve the public
Oral Board To assess verbal communication skills  
Psychological EvaluationTo assess the risk of post-traumatic stress by the Department's Psychologist
Background Investigation To predict the candidate's capability to keep the public trust
Medical Exam & Drug Screen Assessment of health risk by the Department's Physician
I-9 DocumentationTo comply with US Department of Labor requirements

 

Additionally, all volunteers must complete Department orientation and initial training (academy) before being deployed for service.

Minimum Requirements to Apply
 
  • You must be at least 18 years old
  • You must be able to speak, write and understand the English language
  • You must be a US citizen or otherwise authorized to work in the USA
  • You must possess a current, valid Washington State Driver's License

 

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