Fire Department · Career
Kittitas Valley Fire and Rescue
Ellensburg, WA · Kittitas County
Pay scale
| Firefighter Paramedic | $8,264–$10,061 monthly |
| Firefighter | $7,186–$8,982 monthly |
Earn $7,186 to $8,983 monthly as a Firefighter/EMT with Kittitas Valley Fire & Rescue. Requires a valid EMT certification, written exam, and CPAT. Enjoy comprehensive medical benefits and a LEOFF retirement package.
Earn $8,264 to $10,060 monthly as a Firefighter Paramedic while enjoying comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits. Requires a Washington State or NREMT Paramedic certification or enrollment in an accredited program.
Kittitas Valley Fire & Rescue (KVFR) proudly serves the citizens of Kittitas County Fire Protection District No. 2 in central Washington, including the cities of Ellensburg and Kittitas. The city of Kittitas annexed into the district in 2017, expanding KVFR's service area.
Governed by an elected Board of Fire Commissioners, the district provides fire suppression, technical rescue, and emergency medical services, including ambulance transport, along with fire prevention and public-education programs. It hires both entry-level and lateral firefighters and firefighter/paramedics.
KVFR hires entry-level and lateral Firefighters and Firefighter/Paramedics.
What area does Kittitas Valley Fire & Rescue serve?
Kittitas County Fire Protection District No. 2 in central Washington, including the cities of Ellensburg and Kittitas.
What services does KVFR provide?
Fire suppression, technical rescue, emergency medical services and ambulance transport, plus fire prevention and public education.
Does KVFR hire lateral firefighters?
Yes — it hires both entry-level and lateral Firefighters and Firefighter/Paramedics.