Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue — Ridgefield, WA
Entry Level Firefighter/EMT
Compensation
$90,744–$121,008 /yr
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The brief
Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue in Ridgefield, Washington is hiring for Entry Level Firefighter/EMT. The posted pay is $90,744–$121,008 a year. Stated requirements: EMT certification (at application); Driver's license (at application); CPAT (physical ability test) (required); Written exam (required); High school / GED (required); and more. Veterans preference applies. Prior felony convictions are considered rather than automatically disqualifying.
Among 74 current Washington postings on Driftsmoke with a listed salary, this top-of-range pay is higher than 78% of them; the median among them is $107,784/yr.
About Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue
Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue is a combination (career and volunteer) department with 7 stations, about 100 personnel, serving about 52,000 people. Pension: defined_contribution_only.
Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue protects roughly 52,000 residents across Ridgefield, La Center, and Woodland, WA, hiring career firefighter/paramedics, EMTs, and community resource paramedics.
Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue has 3 other current openings on Driftsmoke. Department page, openings and history →
Summary by Driftsmoke from the official bulletin and department records; the full posting follows below.
Requirements at a glance
| EMT certification | At application |
| Driver's license | At application |
| CPAT (physical ability test) | Required |
| Written exam | Required |
| High school / GED | Required |
| Age | Min age 18 |
| Veterans preference | Yes |
| Prior felony convictions | Considered |
Hiring status
We have filled our current vacancies for our upcoming Recruit Academy and are not actively hiring at this time . We will review our staffing needs and the potential for another academy mid-year of 2027.
If you’re interested in joining CCFR in the future, we encourage you to complete your testing through Public Safety Testing (PST) . We pull candidates from the PST eligibility list on a rolling 12-month basis from the date you test or apply , so keeping your testing current ensures you can be considered when our next hiring process begins.
Salary
FF: $7,562 entry ($90,744 annually) and $10,084 top ($121,008 annually)
Comprehensive Medical and Dental paid per CBA with IAFF Local 3674 (Washington Fire Commissioners Association)
UP to 16 shifts per year of vacation time accrual
Deferred Compensation up to 4% match
Longevity Incentive up to 4%
Education Incentive
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Reimbursement Account (employee paid)
$50,000 Group Life insurance (District paid). Refer to CBA for comp.