Entry Level Firefighter/EMT

Hiring status

The eligibility list is a continuous listing and maintained as scores are received from PST with oral board interviews conducted on an as-needed basis. Vacancies are filled by Civil Service "rule of three" with the top three candidates forwarded to the appointing authority for background investigation & selection as vacancies occur.

We are also creating a list of eligible candidates for future hires.

Salary

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

Job description

Not all functions are performed routinely but could be required of the position at any time.

· Performs interior structural firefighting activities, extends hose lines, raises and climbs ladders, uses extinguishing agents, performs rescue operations, ventilates structures of toxic smoke and gases, performs salvage operations on the structural contents, body recovery, and Rapid intervention activities.

· Performs exterior structural firefighting activities, initial command and control operations, and defensive fire operations.

· Fills incident support functions including rehab and staging.

· Performs wildland firefighting activities equal to the National Wildlife Coordinating Group (NWCG) training and agency certification.

· Performs Emergency Medical Services (EMS) work as a Washington State Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) or Paramedic (EMT-P) per state and local protocols; gathers patient information, assists with patient care, triages and treats patients suffering illness or trauma and transports them to the appropriate medical facility.

· Completes accurate and timely patient care reports, incident reports, and maintenance/repair requests.

· Performs non-emergency activities including but not limited to, drills, training, building inspections, and participating in fire prevention programs, public education and public relations activities.

· Performs minor maintenance on apparatus, stations, and equipment, and assists with project and program work.

· Performs special operations work in accordance with individual training and certification levels.

· Subject to shift work, with shifts ranging from 10 to 48 hours.

· Responsible for training and continuing education to maintain certifications required to carry out duties as a firefighter.

· Performs other related duties as assigned.