Top 39 Firefighter Jobs in Washington State

Entry Level Firefighter EMT
South County Fire —Everett, WA
- $99,267.60 - $124,084.56 a year
- Email
- 18 years or older
- Clean driving record
- BLS Certification
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
FIREFIGHTER
City of Pullman —Pullman, WA
- $6,564 - $7,979 a month
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- BLS Certification
- English
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Entry Level Firefighter Paramedic
South County Fire —Everett, WA
- $117,880.32 - $136,493.04 a year
- Email
- 18 years or older
- Clean driving record
- Basic math
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Lateral Firefighter EMT
South County Fire —Everett, WA
- $111,676.08 - $124,084.56 a year
- Email
- 18 years or older
- Clean driving record
- Basic math
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
8d
Entry Firefighter and Entry Firefighter/Paramedic (NTN FireTeam Testing Window Open)
City of Bellingham —Bellingham, WA
- $96,144 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Pass drug screening
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Wildland Firefighter (Fuels Management)
US Office of the Secretary of the Interior —Grand Coulee, WA
- $83,639 - $108,738 a year
- Overtime
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Management
9d
Assistant Fire Chief of Operations
Bainbridge Island Fire Department —Bainbridge Island, WA
- $184,140 - $204,600 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- 5 years
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Entry Level Firefighter/EMT or Firefighter/Paramedic
SOUTH KITSAP FIRE RESCUE —Port Orchard, WA
- $90,997.68 - $108,547.20 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Inventory control
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Paramedic/Firefighter
City of Tumwater —Tumwater, WA
- $8,144 - $11,106 a month
- Overtime
- Heavy lifting
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Wellness program
- AD&D insurance
6d
Women in the Fire Service Info Sessions
City of Tacoma —Tacoma, WA
- Entry level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
2d
Wildland Firefighter (Wildland Fire Module)
US Office of the Secretary of the Interior —Marblemount, WA
- $64,818 - $84,263 a year
- Overtime
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Up to 50% travel
1d
Wildland Fire Assistant Management Officer
State of Washington Dept. of Natural Resources —Klickitat County, WA
- $4,517 - $6,075 a month
- Full-time
- Sales
- Mid-level
- In-person
- Paid training
- Wellness program
Entry Level Firefighter EMT
City of DuPont —DuPont, WA
- $29.24 an hour
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Writing skills
- Pass drug screening
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
13d
Lateral Firefighter EMT and Lateral Firefighter Paramedic
City of Longview, WA —Longview, WA
- $88,509.89 - $121,701.10 a year
- Overtime
- Background check
- PALS Certification
- 5 years
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
7d
Lateral Firefighter Paramedic
South County Fire —Everett, WA
- $130,288.80 - $142,697.28 a year
- Email
- 18 years or older
- Clean driving record
- Basic math
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
8d
FIREFIGHTER - PARAMEDIC
City of Pullman —Pullman, WA
- $76,620 - $93,120 a year
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- English
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Firefighter / Paramedic
City of Mount Vernon —Mount Vernon, WA
- $97,680 - $119,124 a year
- Email
- Background check
- Writing skills
- Pass drug screening
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Experienced Firefighter and Experienced Firefighter/Paramedic
City of Bellingham —Bellingham, WA
- $108,444 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Pass drug screening
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Lateral Paramedic/Firefighter
City of Tumwater —Tumwater, WA
- $9,625 - $11,106 a month
- Overtime
- Heavy lifting
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Wellness program
- AD&D insurance
6d
Part-Time Firefighter / EMT
North County Regional Fire Authority —Stanwood, WA
- Part-time
- Entry level

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Entry Level Firefighter EMT

South County Fire
Everett, WA

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Job Details

Full-time
$99,267.60 - $124,084.56 a year

Benefits

AD&D insurance
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Dependent care reimbursement
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Computer operation
Confidential information handling
Medical equipment operation
Copy machines
BLS Certification
Basic math
Fire apparatus operation
Pump operation
English
Ladder use
Personal protective equipment (PPE) adherence
Radio communication systems
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Driving
Fax machines
Public safety procedures
Hazardous material handling
Safety equipment
Productivity software
Firefighting specialized equipment operation
Faxing
Machine maintenance
Defensive driving
Safety standard operating procedures
Extrication tools
Physical conditioning
Standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Patient emergency assistance
Hazardous materials incident response

Full Job Description

Description

Core Values: All employees of South County Fire are expected to hold themselves accountable for upholding and demonstrating our core values at all times: Integrity, Humility, Compassion, Family and Trust.

Summary: This company-level position performs emergency and non-emergency services including fire suppression, basic life support (BLS) emergency medical services, execution of training drills, inspection and maintenance of fire equipment and high value apparatus, safety and enhancing morale through leadership by example. The Firefighter EMT shall report to and is responsible to the Captain, who will evaluate performance. Optimum performance is achieved based on the Firefighter's ability to adequately perform all facets of the job duties and responsibilities. The shift Firefighter shall work an assigned shift schedule in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Essential Job Functions

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Participates in training activities, pre-fire planning, inspections, and other company programs that enhance a high state of readiness to respond to all emergency situations. Participation in specialized areas of fire service responsibility such as hazardous materials training, facility and equipment maintenance, and rescue techniques and capability is also required.
Communicates with a culturally diverse community in a tactful and effective manner under emergency stress or property-/life-threatening situations. This may involve managing individuals in a highly agitated state.
Rides in and/or drives department apparatus, as required.
Attends all meetings and training sessions, as required by local, state, and contractual requirements.
Delivers/administers Basic Life Support (BLS) emergency medical services and transportation to injured and ill patients in accordance with local, state, and nationally recognized standards.
Performs fire suppression activities and tasks including pump operations, ladder operations, salvage duties, raising and climbing ladders, removing persons from danger; uses chemical extinguishing agents and other tools and equipment as required.
Assists in extricating trapped victims or moving obstacles in order to obtain access to patients.

Pursues on-going career development and educational advancement to enhance knowledge, skills, and abilities in relation to responsibilities.

Other Job Duties:

May be provisionally appointed as acting Captain on a voluntary basis when minimum time in grade and requirements are fulfilled.
Other duties as assigned within the scope of this job description.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Qualifications:
Knowledge Of:

Modern firefighting principles, practices, techniques, equipment and procedures and EMS.
Geographical area.
Operation and maintenance procedures of fire department apparatus and equipment.
Departmental standard operating procedures.
South County EMS protocols, procedures and checklists.
Rescue and hazardous materials response procedures.
Training methods, procedures and material resources.

Skills and Ability To:

Perform all duties of a firefighter.
Perform as an EMT in Snohomish County.
Perform as a pump operator and/or ladder company operator (only if fully trained in accordance with standards).
Adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action during emergency operations with due regard to surrounding hazards, circumstances and safety.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with personnel and the public.
Demonstrate predictable, reliable and timely attendance.
Follow written and verbal directions and complete assigned tasks on schedule.
Read, write and communicate in English and understand basic math.
Maintain good physical conditioning and have the ability to carry out physically demanding tasks under dangerous and stressful conditions.
Interact effectively with individuals and groups to achieve cooperation and support of departmental services, goals and objectives.
Demonstrate proficiency in South County Fire software programs, including Microsoft Office applications and other programs as applicable.
Operate all fire-based apparatus and equipment, and operations level hazardous materials equipment, rescue equipment and BLS EMS equipment.
Maintain and project a calm, informational and persuasive demeanor in stressful situations.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Effectively handle frequently changing priorities.
Maintain confidential information as appropriate.

Education and Experience: As outlined in the current applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Special Requirements/Recommendations:

Maintain a valid driver's license with acceptable driving record and the RFA approved defensive driving certificate.
Participation in the South County Fire Respiratory Protection Program.
Prior to Final Offer: Firefighter Mile results from National Testing Network scheduled through South County Fire during the Conditional Offer phase.

Required:

High school diploma or GED.
Valid National Registry and/or Washington State EMT Certification.

Desirable:

IFSAC Firefighter I and II and HazMat Operations certification.

Physical Demands: Must maintain physical condition, ability, agility and stamina to act in emergency, heavy physical labor, life-threatening, fire, accident and disaster situations. Must be able to climb and descend ladders, crawl into tight confined spaces, lift and carry heavy objects in excess of 150 pounds, bend at the waist, kneel, crouch, crawl, and stoop, sit, stand, walk for extended periods of time and reach overhead. Individual must possess acceptable auditory and visual senses to meet the requirements of the position. Individual must be dexterous with their hands and fingers to operate various emergency tools and equipment and psychologically able to function within reduced visibility and restricted environments. Individual is required to wear self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and protective equipment weighing up to 60+ pounds and be able to pull hose to suppress fires and use ropes and pulleys to rescue victims.

Working Conditions: This position requires individual to work in adverse weather conditions, and work in indoor and outdoor environments, and at heights and below grade. Individual will be exposed to cold, heat, fire, smoke, high-decibel noise, falling debris, toxic material, blood and blood-borne pathogens. Individual will work around and with machinery having moving parts, traffic hazards, and rides in and/or drives department apparatus as required. Individual must be able to operate a computer, related software, printer, fax machine, copier, telephone, pager, EMS and fire equipment, radio and other electronic communication devices. Individual may be required to travel to meetings, seminars and conferences.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Additional Requirements

The following requirements must be met, or you will not move forward in the hiring process.

Minimum Requirements:

Must be at least 18 years old at time of application.
High school diploma or G.E.D.
Valid driver's license.
Applicants are required to complete the Firefighter written exam through Public Safety Testing (PST) before applying. We will accept score from February 2026 - September 2nd, 2026 for this hiring process.
National Registry or Washington State certified EMT*.
All new hire firefighters are required to participate in the Respiratory Protection Program.

Required Documents:
The following documents must be attached to your electronic application. Applicants who do not include these items exactly as described will be disqualified:

Current resume.
Current EMT certification*. Your certification must meet these requirements:
- National Registry or Washington State (Department of Health) EMT Certification only.
  - We do not accept out-of-state certifications.
  - We do not accept any other BLS, first aid, or other certifications or courses, including Red Cross.
- Documents clearly showing your name, issuing agency, and expiration date. Documents without an expiration date or with dates that are expired are not acceptable. *If you are not currently certified, but in the process of becoming certified with National Registry EMT or Washington State Department of Health, you will be required to provide certification via email prior to application deadline or you will be disqualified.
If claiming Veterans Preference: Attach copy of DD 214 form.

Preferred Qualifications:

IFSAC Firefighter I and II certifications.
IFSAC HazMat Operations certificate.

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