Requirements at a glance

  • EMT required
  • CPAT required
  • Written exam
  • Driver's license
  • Veterans preference
  • Min age 20
  • Past convictions reviewed case-by-case

FF Base Salary per month as of Jan 1 2026- $6,213.12

Top step FF Salary per month as of Jan 1 2026- $7,552.09

Numerous Incentives are available to add to the salary.

EMS Special Pays EMT IV Tech – 2.5% Top Step Firefighter

AEMT – 5% Top Step Firefighter

Paramedic – 12% Top Step Firefighter Other Benefits/Incentives VEBA – $50/month Employer $100/month Employee contribution

Longevity after 5 years 1%-3.25%

Education incentive – 3% AA, 5% BA/BS

Language incentive – 2%

Fitness incentive – 3%

Deferred Comp – up to 3% match

MERP – Employer pays $75/month

Medical/Vision IAFF Health and Wellness Trust plan 1500

Premiums paid 100% by Employer for employee and family Dental Delta Dental $2000 Retirement LEOFF II Plan Vacation 0-4years 260hrs/year

5-6years 296hrs/year

7-14years 331hrs/year

15years 343hrs/year

16years 355hrs/year

17+years 367hrs/year

Vacation cap 360hrs at end of calendar year Sick Leave 12hrs/month

1440hrs cap Kelly Days 13 kelly days a year EMS Special Pays EMT IV Tech – 2.5% Top Step Firefighter

AEMT – 5% Top Step Firefighter

Paramedic – 12% Top Step Firefighter Other Benefits/Incentives VEBA – $50/month Employer $100/month Employee contribution

Longevity after 5 years 1%-3.25%

Education incentive – 3% AA, 5% BA/BS

Language incentive – 2%

Fitness incentive – 3%

Deferred Comp – up to 3% match

MERP – Employer pays $75/month