Thurston County Fire Protection District 8 — Olympia, WA
Firefighter
Compensation
$81,761–$102,201 /yr
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The brief
Thurston County Fire Protection District 8 in Olympia, Washington is hiring for Firefighter (3 openings). The posted pay is $81,761–$102,201 a year. Stated requirements: Driver's license (before hire); CPAT (physical ability test) (required); Written exam (required); High school / GED (required).
Among 75 current Washington postings on Driftsmoke with a listed salary, this top-of-range pay is higher than 41% of them; the median among them is $107,784/yr.
About Thurston County Fire Protection District 8
Thurston County Fire Protection District 8 is a combination (career and volunteer) department with 39 stations, about 60 personnel, serving about 12,000 people. Pension: state_public_safety. Represented by IAFF Local 2903. Founded in 1953.
South Bay Fire (Thurston County FPD 8) is a combination volunteer-and-career district north of Olympia, serving roughly 12,000 residents across 33 square miles with two staffed stations and over 60 members.
Summary by Driftsmoke from the official bulletin and department records; the full posting follows below.
Requirements at a glance
| Driver's license | Before hire |
| CPAT (physical ability test) | Required |
| Written exam | Required |
| High school / GED | Required |
| Openings | 3 |
| Prior felony convictions | Reviewed case-by-case |
Hiring status
South Bay Fire District 8 - Firefighter has 3 vacancies.
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. Candidates must clearly demonstrate through their application materials that they meet the employment standards outlined above. All applications will be reviewed, and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. Examinations for the position may consist of any combination of written, performance, and oral exams to evaluate the applicant's skills, training, and experience for the position. Successful applicants will be placed on an eligibility list for any future position openings.
The District is currently receiving scores for 3 anticipated positions in 2026. Scores will be pulled on September 2, 2025. Tentative start date of January 1, 2026.
Number of Current Vacancies: 3
Salary
All wages and benefits are negotiated by Thurston County Fire Protection District 8 (South Bay FD) and the IAFF Local 2903. Entry level salary for 2025 is $81,761 with top step firefighters earning $102,201. 2026 salary updates are being negotiated.
Medical, vision, & dental insurance for employee and family; life insurance; 12 paid holidays; vacation and sick leave; LEOFF II retirement plan; deferred comp; HRA; Short & Long term disability