Spokane County Fire District #8 — Valleyford, WA

Career Lateral Firefighter Paramedic

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Compensation

$103,372–$112,583 /yr

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Paramedic required

All wages and benefits are negotiated by Spokane County Fire District 8 Firefighters IAFF Local 3711. The current contract expires December 31, 2027. **Effective January 1, 2026 a 5% increase will be added to the salaries below. **

Salary information:

Lateral hire employees may start at the Salary Step B, C or D of the Salary Schedule per the current IAFF Local 3711 contract, corresponding with the number of completed years of full-time and fully compensated service at their previous agency as the date of hire with the District. Determination of starting salary to be determined at the sole discretion of the Fire Chief.

Salary Steps:

B: $103,371.51 – 1 years’ experience

C: $107,465.43 – 2 years’ experience

D: $112,582.83 – 3 or more years’ experience

Paid Time Off:

Vacation: 120 hours annually/10 hours monthly 1 Year Accrual on First Day
Sick Leave: ** 240 hours annually/20 hours month accrual. 1 Year Accrual on First Day**

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

Other

**Holiday Pay : ** 132 hours of straight pay or based on accrual; paid in September
Disability Insurance

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

Career Lateral Firefighter Paramedic

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