Entry-Level Career Firefighter at Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue – Snohomish, Washington

Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue (SRFR) is looking for multiple individuals to join our family and help serve our diverse community. If you have a passion to serve others, you are a continuous learner who works well in a team environment, and you are respectful, effective, and humble with high integrity in all your actions… Join our team!

Eligible candidates must have completed a FireTEAM test administered by National Testing Network within the last 12 months (August 19, 2024, or more recent). The last date to complete the FireTEAM test is Tuesday, August 19, 2025.

Salary Information (based on 2025 rates):

Salary for this position: Recruit / Probationary Firefighter: $7,381/month

Firefighter pay rates (eligible following completion of probation with SRFR, required years of service, and completion of all additional rank requirements):

• Firefighter 1: $8,435/month
• Firefighter 2: $9,490/month
• Firefighter 3: $10,544/month

District Overview: Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue serves over 162,000 people over 135 square miles. We are dedicated to saving lives, protecting property, and taking care of our community. We serve the cities of Lake Stevens and Monroe, as well as the unincorporated areas surrounding these communities (e.g. Clearview, Maltby, Machias, etc.).

Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue has approximately 300 employees. On average, SRFR responds to 17,000+ calls per year. SRFR responds from ten (10) fire stations that are staffed 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. We provide Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) emergency medical services as well as fire suppression, fire prevention, training, inspections, water rescue and public education. We are also members of the Snohomish County Hazmat and Technical Rescue teams.

Application Instructions:

1. Complete the SRFR job application at SRFR’s career page with Government Jobs at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/srfr.
2. Complete the FireTeam exam with NTN. If you have already completed the exam, scores are valid from August 19, 2024 onward.
3. Send your NTN FireTEAM scores to Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue. Instructions on how to send your scores, per the NTN website:

• Before taking the test: Candidates are eligible to add any department jobs to their test results.
• After taking the test: To add a new department job to your list, log in to your account at www.nationaltestingnetwork.com and click on the “Add Departments for (Your Career Path)” button, choose the department jobs you want and pay the fee.

Please visit the NTN website for more information regarding the exam process at: https://www.nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/

• Responds to fire emergency calls as assigned, and performs tasks that may include search, rescue, ventilation, and suppression. Uses department equipment appropriately to extinguish fires of all types
• Responds to emergency medical care calls as assigned for assistance to sick or injured people, treating them in accordance with Emergency Medical guideline and certification
• Drives and operates department aid or rescue vehicles as qualified and as appropriate to the scene of the incident
• Performs daily equipment tests and upkeep tasks, including routine equipment maintenance, to keep all equipment and apparatus in state of readiness
• Assists in performing routine inspections and re-inspections
• Participates in pre-planning fire tactics to improve service, rescue, and safety
• Checks hydrants and tests available water flow on a regular schedule or as needed and directed
• Actively works on completing probationary program when not otherwise assigned or directed
• Participates as directed in additional training classes to maintain and upgrade knowledge, skills, qualifications and certification
• Performs apparatus, station and ground maintenance as directed
• Maintains necessary manual and computer records, entering data and generating reports as directed
• Performs work in accordance with all safety policies and procedures
• May make public presentations, conduct tours of the station, or assist in presenting training classes for other staff, volunteers, community groups, or fire personnel from other districts
• Performs other varied duties as directed and/or required
• Displays working knowledge of fire codes and nationally recognized standards appropriate to the fire service or understands how to research and reference this information.

• Effectively communicates in a variety of situations and with a variety of medium with an ability that promotes co-worker and public trust
• Demonstrates quick and sound decision making skills
• Writes clear and concise reports
• Reads and interprets a variety of technical materials, including manuals and periodicals
• Demonstrates sufficient computer skills to enter data and generate reports
• Able to operate any and all department vehicles as assigned and qualified
• Able to knowledgeably use all department tools and equipment, including hand and power equipment as assigned and qualified
• Demonstrates sufficient mechanical aptitude to perform basic repairs and maintenance tasks required to maintain the operation of Fire Department equipment
• Handles high levels of personal stress, maintaining composure and control of self and situation under a variety of adverse and difficult conditions
• Performs duties and maintains personal conduct, attitude and appearance that reflects professionalism and strictly conforms with policies, procedures and discipline within a “chain of command” system
• Works as a reliable team member, establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers and auxiliary professionals outside the department
• Able to memorize, recall detail, and identify objects
• Develops and maintains considerable knowledge of the geography of Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue, it’s buildings and it’s street systems, and is able to apply this understanding when under stress.

Minimum Job Requirements:

Age: 18

US Citizen: Must be able to legally work in the U.S.

High School Grad/GED: Yes

Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes

Prior Experience Required: None

• Valid driver license at time of application, or the ability to obtain a valid driver license by time of hire
• Must successfully obtain WA State Emergency Medical Technician – Basic (“EMT-B”) certification or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician – Basic (“NREMT-B) prior to first day of employment.
  • We will require proof of current certification or enrollment in an eligible EMT-B program prior to Chiefs Round interviews.
• Must successfully pass a Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT) test
  • Successful CPAT test results within six (6) months of August 19, 2025 are acceptable
  • For applicants that do not have successful CPAT test results that fit the requirements above, the District will cover the cost of one (1) CPAT test for any candidate proceeding through the SRFR interview process
    • This requirement must be completed after the 2nd round interview and prior to the Chief’s level interview. Pre-authorization from SRFR’s Human Resources Division is required for payment.

Applicants who meet the minimum job requirements and whose NTN exam scores meet the Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue threshold will be invited to the interview process. If you have questions, please contact the Human Resources division at hr@srfr.org.

Process Schedule (all dates are subject to change):

• First-round interviews: tentatively the week of September 8th, 2025
• Second-round interviews and practical: tentatively the week of October 13th, 2025
• Chief’s-round interviews: tentatively the weeks of October 27th November 3rd
• Background investigations & health screenings: to be completed in November and December