Fire Department · Career
Marysville Fire District
Marysville, WA · Snohomish County
Pay scale
| Entry-level Firefighter/EMT | $7,271–$10,387 monthly |
This entry-level position requires an EMT certification, a valid Washington driver's license, a current CPAT, and a minimum age of 21. Enjoy fully covered employee medical and dental insurance along with DRS retirement benefits.
Lateral Firefighters must be at least 21 years old and possess a Paramedic certification, IFSAC Firefighter I/II, and Hazmat Operations. Enjoy 100 percent employer-paid medical and dental premiums, robust leave accruals, and Washington State DRS retirement with a 4 percent match.
Marysville Fire District is a Regional Fire Authority (its email domain and social handles use "mfdrfa") serving Marysville, Washington, in Snohomish County. The district delivers fire suppression, emergency medical services, special teams operations, and community risk-reduction programs.
Operations run out of multiple fire stations across the district, with Station 61 (the Public Safety Building at 1635 Grove Street) housing fire administration. The organization is structured into divisions including Administration, the Fire Marshal's Office, Public Education, Services, and Training.
Beyond emergency response, the district invests heavily in community education, offering CPR and Narcan (ACT) classes, CERT training, station tours, blood-pressure checks, and home fire-safety programs. It is governed by a Board of Directors.
Missiondedicated to improving the lives of our community and keeping residents safe
Marysville Fire District hires career (paid) firefighters and posts all openings through its NEOGOV/GovernmentJobs portal at governmentjobs.com/careers/marysvillefirewa. Prospective entry-level firefighters are expected to obtain EMS certification, pass physical testing, apply, complete assessments, and finish the Fire Academy.
Applications are handled by the district's Human Resources division. Candidates can reach HR Director Kim Adams or HR Assistant Paula DeSanctis for details on current recruitment cycles.
Requirements
- EMS certification (entry-level firefighters must obtain EMS certification)
- Pass required physical tests
- Complete assessments
- Complete the Fire Academy
Hiring process
- Obtain EMS certification
- Pass physical tests
- Apply through the district's career portal
- Pass assessments
- Complete the Fire Academy
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance
- Washington State retirement
- Deferred compensation
- Education incentives
- Sick leave accrual: 16 hours/month for 24-hour shift employees (11 hours/month for 40-hour employees)
Entry-level firefighters complete a Fire Academy as part of the hiring process.
What do I need to become a firefighter with Marysville Fire District?
Entry-level firefighters must obtain EMS certification, pass physical testing, apply, pass assessments, and complete the Fire Academy. All firefighter positions are career (paid) roles, not volunteer.
How do I apply for a job?
All current openings are posted through the district's career portal at governmentjobs.com/careers/marysvillefirewa, where you create an account and apply online.
What benefits does the district offer?
Employees receive medical, vision, and dental insurance, Washington State retirement, deferred compensation, education incentives, and sick-leave accrual (16 hours per month for 24-hour shift employees).
Are firefighter positions volunteer or paid?
All firefighter positions with Marysville Fire District are career (paid) roles, not volunteer.
Who can I contact about employment?
Human Resources handles hiring. You can reach HR Director Kim Adams at 360-363-8510 (kadams@mfdrfa.org) or HR Assistant Paula DeSanctis at 360-363-8520 (pdesanctis@mfdrfa.org).