Fire Department · Combination
Williston Fire Department
Williston, ND · Williams County
The Williston Fire Department seeks a Diesel Mechanic with 1-3 years experience. Salary $63,078–$88,310 annually, open until filled.
Apply by July 10 for a Firefighter (AEMT) Trainee position at Williston Fire Department with an annual salary of $58,140. Training includes the A/EMT course and leads to a pay increase upon certification.
The Williston Fire Department seeks a Fleet and Facilities Maintenance Manager with extensive maintenance experience. Salary is $67,970–$98,557 annually, with benefits including retirement, health insurance, and paid time off.
The Williston Fire Department seeks a Flight Nurse/Paramedic with at least three years' critical care experience, offering $24-$35 hourly. Submit resume, cover letter, certifications, and a recommendation letter.
Williston Fire Department seeks a Lieutenant with a salary range of $86,240–$94,237 annually. Applications are accepted continuously.
Join Williston Fire Department as a paid-on-call firefighter with $38 per call, flexible time commitments, and required certifications including Driver’s License and CPR/First Aid.
Williston Fire Department (WFD) is a combination department serving the City of Williston, North Dakota and the surrounding region. Organized in 1889, it provides both fire suppression and advanced life support (ALS) emergency medical services, covering a large territory of about 1,100 square miles from four fire stations staffed around the clock.
The department is approved for up to 81 full-time career personnel, supplemented by 30 paid-on-call members and 7 part-time members, reflecting the combination model that pairs a full-time career core with volunteer and part-time support.
Career firefighters work a 48-hours-on / 96-hours-off schedule out of the four stations. As an ALS transport agency, WFD cross-trains its firefighters as EMTs and paramedics, and its in-house academy also prepares recruits for airport firefighting and hazmat response.
Williston Fire Department hires Firefighter/EMTs, Firefighter/Paramedics, Fire Inspectors, and experienced lateral candidates through the City of Williston's online application portal on GovernmentJobs. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are contacted by Human Resources to schedule an oral interview held at one of the four fire stations before a panel of administrative chief staff and HR.
Selected candidates clear a background investigation, receive a conditional offer approved by the Fire Chief and city officials, and complete a drug screen and physical agility test before starting. New recruits enter a roughly one-year in-house academy; laterals complete a shorter field-training period.
Requirements
- Meet the minimum qualifications listed for the specific position on the City of Williston GovernmentJobs application
- Pass a background investigation covering criminal history, driving record, military service, and references
- Pass a post-offer drug screen and physical agility test
- EMT or Paramedic certification for Firefighter/EMT and Firefighter/Paramedic roles
Hiring process
- Submit an online application meeting the minimum qualifications
- Human Resources contacts top applicants to schedule an interview
- Oral interview at one of the four fire stations before a panel of administrative chief staff and HR
- Background investigation (criminal history, driving record, military service, references)
- Conditional offer approved by the Fire Chief and city officials
- Conditional screening: drug screen and physical agility test
- Begin employment and enter the academy or field training
Roughly one-year in-house academy covering Firefighter I and II, Hazmat Awareness and Operations, Airport Firefighter, and EMT. Recruits complete Firefighter I/II and Hazmat first, then field training while completing EMT training, followed by a one-year probationary period. Laterals complete 2-3 months of field training; EMT/Paramedic hires work 6-12 months on the ambulance before rotating to fire apparatus.
What positions does Williston Fire Department hire?
The department hires Firefighter/EMTs, Firefighter/Paramedics, Fire Inspectors, and experienced lateral firefighters.
How do I apply?
Applications are submitted through the City of Williston's online portal at governmentjobs.com/careers/willistoncityofnd. Applicants who meet minimum qualifications are contacted by Human Resources to schedule an interview.
What is the hiring process?
Online application, oral interview at a fire station, background investigation, a conditional offer approved by the Fire Chief and city officials, and a post-offer drug screen and physical agility test before starting employment.
What schedule do firefighters work?
Career firefighters work a 48-hours-on / 96-hours-off rotation across the department's four stations.
How long is the academy?
New recruits complete a roughly one-year in-house academy covering Firefighter I and II, Hazmat Awareness and Operations, Airport Firefighter, and EMT, followed by a one-year probationary period.
Are lateral firefighters accepted?
Yes. Previously trained laterals complete about 2-3 months of field training; EMT or Paramedic hires spend 6-12 months on the ambulance before rotating onto fire apparatus.