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Requirements at a glance

  • EMT required
  • CPAT required
  • Written exam
  • Driver's license
  • Veterans preference
  • Min age 18

All wages and benefits are negotiated by Spokane County Fire District 8 Firefighters IAFF Local 3711. The current contract expires December 31, 2027

Starting January 1, 2026 Step A Firefighter/EMT salary:

  • Starting wage: $ 70,36415.44
  • After 16 weeks: $ 79,217.37
  • After 6 months: $ 88,019.30 -90% salary of top step Firefighter/EMT

Paid Time Off:

  • Vacation: 120 hours annually/10 hours monthly (based on shift work accruals)
  • Sick Leave: 240 hours annually/20 hours month accrual. 1st year pre-loaded (based on shift work accruals)

Medical:

  • Medical, Dental & Orthodontia: currently $232.57 Monthly. Covers employee, spouse and all dependents.
  • Health Reimbursement Arrangement VEBA : Up to $1750.00 annually. Loaded January- prorated based on start date https://www.hraveba.org/faq/
  • MERP (medical expense reimbursement plan): $125.00 Monthly (available upon retirement) https://iaffmerp.org/about-the-plan/merp-overview/

Retirement:

  • Retirement Washington State LEOFF Plan 2 - Defined Benefit Contribution (Pension) – https://www.drs.wa.gov/plan/leoff2/
  • DCP- Retirement Match Contribution: Up to $366.47 Monthly Match

All wages and benefits are negotiated by Spokane County Fire District 8 Firefighters IAFF Local 3711. The current contract expires December 31, 2027.