Firefighter​/Entry Level

Firefighter / Entry Level

Salary

$6,631.00 - $9,464.00 Monthly

Location

Everett, WA

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

A26021

Department

Everett Fire Department

Opening Date

03/02/2026

Closing Date

3/31/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

* Description

* Benefits

Nature of Work

FIREFIGHTER / ENTRY-LEVEL

$6,631/Monthly plus benefits

(2025 Rates - Upon new contract approval, 2026 rates will be updated)

Join our team!

The City of Everett Fire Department is striving to build a team of diverse people who are guided by the fundamental principle of Integrity and exhibit the values of Tradition, Respect, Professionalism, and Trust.

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About the City:

Located 25 miles north of Seattle and nestled between Port Gardner Bay and the Snohomish River, Everett is the largest city in Snohomish County. At a population of more than 110,000, Everett is a small, big city in the heart of the Pacific Northwest. Our community is experienced extensive development on our waterfront and historic downtown with a vibrant arts culture, music scene, innovated dining, breweries, and much more.

Pick your choice of recreation activity in the mountains or water and we have it. We are home to Everett Silver tips Hockey Club and the Aqua Sox minor-league baseball team.

This is an exciting chapter in Everett's story, and you can be a part of it! Learn more about what Everett has to offer!

About the Position:

This is general duty firefighting work performing emergency and non-emergency tasks in the areas of Fire suppression, hazardous materials, technical rescue, water rescue, fire prevention, emergency or disaster preparedness, as well as responding to emergency medical calls and performing skilled Basic Life Support (BLS).

The City of Everett employs six (6) Engine Companies (1 swing engine), two (2) Ladder Companies (1 swing ladder), three (3) ALS medic units, and three (3) BLS aid units. There are six (6) fire stations located throughout the city. There are 180 uniformed firefighters employed. In 2024 the Department was dispatched to approximately 26,000 incidents with about 21,714 being EMS incidents.

The City of Everett is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all applicants are encouraged to apply for and will be considered for positions. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

The Civil Service eligibility register for this position is subject to continuous modification as a result of the open/continuous nature of the process; however, scores earned as a result of this screening process are valid for twelve (12) months after certification by the Civil Service Commission. In addition, entry into this classification through an open/continuous basis is subject to a twelve (12) month probationary period.

Successful candidates shall be subject to an extensive background to include a Washington State Patrol background inquiry pursuant to RCW 43.43.832. Hiring offers are contingent upon successful completion of a CPAT, LEOFF medical evaluation, and medical history review, which includes drug testing, and a psychological evaluation is a condition of employment. All candidates will be required to attend a 2-week pre academy in Everett, WA, a 13-week Snohomish County Fire Training Academy located in Stanwood, WA, and a 6-week post academy located in Everett, WA.

For a full description of this position, please see the class specification on the City's Website

Full description of IAFF City Benefits.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

* Requires high school diploma or equivalency.

* Attainment of the age of 21 years by date of hire.

* U.S. Citizenship or a lawful permanent resident, or deferred action for childhood arrivals recipients (DACA).

* Excellent physical condition.

* Ability and willingness to successfully complete the mandated course of instruction at the Everett Fire Department Sponsored academy and subsequent department field training programs.

* Ability and willingness to obtain Washington State Department of Social and Health Services certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and maintain such certification for the duration of employment.

* Submission to a thorough background check; psychological, physical, and medical check; employment reference check; and verification of all applicable certifications.

* Attainment of Department standards of physical condition.

* Possession of, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire, a Washington State Driver License and maintain such license for the duration of employment.

* New employees must participate in the requirements of the Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee (JATC) program and successfully complete Fire Protection Strategy and Tactics, Fire Protection…