Fire Department · Combination
Clallam County Fire District #3
Sequim, WA · Clallam County
Pay scale
| Entry Level Firefighter/Paramedic | $7,585–$10,667 monthly |
| Lateral Firefighter/Paramedic | $7,585–$10,667 monthly |
| Entry Level Firefighter/EMT | $6,637–$9,482 monthly |
| Lateral Firefighter/EMT | $6,637–$9,482 monthly |
Earn $6,637 to $9,481 per month with a 48/96 work schedule and LEOFF II retirement. Applicants need a valid CPAT, Washington State driver license by hire, and must apply by July 31, 2026.
Clallam County Fire District 3 is hiring an Entry Level Firefighter/Paramedic earning $7,585 to $10,667 monthly, featuring a 48/96 work schedule and LEOFF II retirement. Requirements include Firefighter I/II, Paramedic, and CPAT certifications. Apply by July 31, 2026.
Lateral Firefighter/EMT positions offer a monthly salary range of $6,637 to $9,481, a 48/96 work schedule, and LEOFF II retirement. Requirements include Firefighter I/II, HazMat Ops/Awareness, and NREMT or Washington EMT certification. The deadline to apply for the current testing cycle is July 31, 2026.
Earn $7,585 to $10,667 monthly as a lateral firefighter/paramedic with a 48/96 work schedule and Washington State LEOFF II retirement. Requirements include NREMT, IFSAC/Pro Board Firefighter I and II, and career experience. Apply by July 31, 2026.
Clallam County Fire Protection District #3 protects the Sequim and Carlsborg area of the northern Olympic Peninsula. Its mission is "excellence in serving, educating, and protecting our community through emergency medical services, fire suppression, and public education."
The district runs a broad service portfolio — emergency medical services, fire suppression, a technical rescue team, hazardous-materials response, incident management, and training — and is governed by an elected Board of Fire Commissioners. It is a combination department, supported by volunteers and an Explorer program for young people interested in the fire service.
MissionClallam County Fire District 3 is dedicated to excellence in serving, educating, and protecting our community through emergency medical services, fire suppression, and public education.
The district hires entry-level and lateral firefighter/EMTs and firefighter/paramedics, and also runs a volunteer and Explorer program.
Hiring process
- Apply through Public Safety Testing for Entry-Level or Lateral Firefighter/EMT or Firefighter/Paramedic positions
- Qualified applicants are reviewed on the posted first-review date
What is Clallam County Fire District #3's mission?
To serve, educate, and protect the community through emergency medical services, fire suppression, and public education.
What services does the district provide?
Emergency medical services, fire suppression, a technical rescue team, hazardous-materials response, incident management, and community training and outreach.
Can I volunteer or join as an Explorer?
Yes — the district is a combination department supported by volunteers and runs an Explorer program; contact volunteer@ccfd3.org for details.
Does the district hire lateral firefighters?
Yes — it recruits both entry-level and lateral firefighter/EMTs and firefighter/paramedics.