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Vote for Fire Chief James Silvernail for IAFC Treasurer
Endorsed by the Western Fire Chiefs Association

There’s still time to vote! IAFC Treasurer candidate and immediate past president of the Missouri Valley Division, Chief James Silvernail, is asking for your support. With a strong financial background, years of leadership experience, and a commitment to transparency, integrity, and fiscal responsibility, he’s running on a “fiscal first” platform that aligns with the IAFC’s Strategic Plan. Click here to read more about his vision, qualifications, and other endorsements. Voting ends June 10!

NATIONAL NEWS

Firefighter working nearby alerts everyone to fire on roof of Downtown Boston building
VIDEO: A firefighter who was working a detail in Boston's Financial District is being credited with evacuating people inside an office building as its roof erupted in flame Wednesday afternoon.

Texas firefighters rescue driver stranded in high waters
VIDEO/PHOTOS: Fire crews were dispatched around 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday to rescue a driver stranded in high waters at West Commerce and Military Drive just south of Loop 410. Severe weather hit San Antonio for the second straight day.

How does a fire department in Florida hire the most passionate, committed firefighters? Pay to train them
VIDEO: The Orlando Fire Department believes it has figured out how to hire the best, most passionate and most committed firefighters who will work harder for the community they serve.

COOPERATIVE PURCHASING
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JOBS

AK - Fire Engineer - City of Valdez - Open Until Filled

AZ - Fire Chief - Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority - Closing: 06/22/25

CA - Assistant Chief - CA Firefighter Cancer Prevention and Research - Cal OES - Closing: 06/11/25

CA - Fire Chief - Burney Fire Protection District - First Review: 06/22/25

CA - Fire Chief - City of Monterey Park - Closing: 06/08/25

CA - Fire Chief - City of Vallejo - Closing: 06/16/25

CA - Fire Inspector I - City of Burbank - First Review: 06/23/25

CA - Fire Investigator - Contra Costa County Fire Protection District - Closing: 06/01/25

CA - Firefighter Paramedic - City of Suisun City - Open Until Filled

CA - Shift Battalion Chief - South Placer Fire District - Closing: 05/29/25

CA - Single Role Paramedic - City of Santa Rosa - Closing: 06/02/25

CA - Wildfire Preparedness Coordinator - Ross Valley Fire Department - Closing: 05/30/25

CO - Entry-Level Firefighter and Entry-Level Firefighter/Paramedic - Monument Fire District - Closing: 07/28/25

CO - Lateral Firefighter/EMT - Colorado River Fire Rescue - Closing: 05/30/25

CO - Lateral Firefighter/Paramedic - Colorado River Fire Rescue - Closing: 05/30/25

ID - Deputy Fire Chief - City of Twin Falls - Closing: 06/22/25

ID - Division Chief of Training - City of Meridian - First Review: 05/23/25

ID - Fire Chief - City of Boise - Closing: 06/13/25

ID - Full-Time Paramedic/Firefighter - Teton County Fire Protection District - Closing: 06/27/25

ID - Seasonal Wildland Engine Boss - Ketchum Fire District - First Review: 05/16/25

IL - Firefighter - City of Freeport - Closing: 06/27/25

IL - Firefighter/Paramedic - River Forest Fire Department - Open Until Filled

MI - Firefighter - City of Grand Rapids - Closing: 06/01/25

ND - Training Director - North Dakota Firefighter's Association - Open Until Filled

OR - Entry Level or Lateral Firefighter - City of La Grande - Open Until Filled

OR - Executive Assistant / Human Resources Specialist - Klamath County Fire District 1 - Closing: 06/15/25

OR - Fire Chief - Harbor Rural Fire Protection District - Closing: 06/10/25

OR - Firefighter/EMT/Paramedic or Single-Role Paramedic - Western Lane Fire & EMS Authority - Closing: 06/30/25

OR - Firefighter/Paramedic - City of Cascade Locks - Open Until Filled

OR - Full Time Firefighter/Paramedic - Oakridge Fire & EMS - Open Until Filled

OR - Single Role Emergency Medical Technician - City of Medford - Closing: 06/12/25

OR - Single Role Paramedic - City of Medford - Closing: 06/12/25

OR - Summer Firefighter Internship - Halsey-Shedd RFPD - Closing: 06/13/25

OR - Temporary Part-Time/Full-Time Firefighter - Aurora Fire District No. 63 - Closing: 06/12/25

OR & WA - Exhaust Removal Sales Representative - SeaWestern - Open Until Filled

TX - Deputy Fire Marshal - City of McKinney - Open Until Filled

TX - Firefighter/EMT - City of Pearland - Closing: 06/13/25

WA - Assistant Fire Marshal - Community Development - Clark County - Open Until Filled

WA - Community Services Specialist - North Kitsap Fire & Rescue - Closing: 06/16/25

WA - Deputy Fire Chief - City of Yakima - Closing: 06/10/25

WA - Deputy Fire Chief - Spokane Valley Fire Department - Closing: 07/18/25

WA - Emergency Medical Services Administrator - Whatcom County - Closing: 06/22/25

WA - Entry Level or Lateral Firefighter/Paramedic - Cowlitz Country Fire District #5 - Open Until Filled

WA - Entry Level Paramedic - Lewis County Fire Protection District 2 - Open Until Filled

WA - Entry-Level & Lateral Firefighter/EMT - Ocean Shores Fire Department - Open Until Filled

WA - Entry-Level & Lateral Firefighter/Paramedic - Ocean Shores Fire Department - Open Until Filled

WA - Entry-Level Firefighter/EMT & PM - Clallam 2 Fire Rescue - Closing: 05/30/25

WA - Finance Manager - Mountain View Fire & Rescue - First Review: 05/18/25

WA - Fire Chief - City of Moses Lake - First Review: 06/22/25

WA - Fire Chief - Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue - First Review: 05/23/25

WA - Fire Chief - Vashon Island Fire & Rescue - First Review: 06/08/25

WA - Firefighter / Paramedic - City of Mount Vernon - Closing: 06/30/25

WA - Firefighter-Paramedic - Snohomish Fire District #4 - Test Submission: 06/02/25

WA - Firefighter/EMT - Grays Harbor Fire District #7 - Continuous

WA - Lateral Firefighter - City of Vancouver - Closing: 05/31/25

WA - Lateral Firefighter Paramedic - City of Vancouver - Closing: 05/31/25

WA - Mobile Integrated Health Provider - City of Burlington - Closing: 06/12/25
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