What are the responsibilities and job description for the Firefighter / Entry Level position at City of Everett?
Salary : $6,631.00 - $9,464.00 Monthly
Location : Everett, WA
Job Type : Full Time
Job Number : A25025
Department : Everett Fire Department
Opening Date : 03 / 03 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 31 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Pacific
Nature of Work
FIREFIGHTER / ENTRY-LEVEL
6,631 Monthly plus benefits
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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 Silvertips Hockey Club and the AquaSox minor-league baseball team.
This is an exciting chapter in Everett's story, and you can be a part of it! 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. 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.
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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 Systems, Fire Protection Hydraulics, Building Construction, and Fire Protection Codes within 3 years.
- The CPAT must be successfully completed prior to extension of a conditional job offer.
HOW TO APPLY
Public Safety Testing conducts the City of Everett's written and CPAT examinations. Please visit and you will be able to fill out your application online and select the testing date, time and location most convenient for you. We consider the highest written score received within the past one year. For further information, call toll-free 1-866-HIRE-911. Completed applications must be submitted by closing date.
Please visit Public Safety Testing for information about their for those experiencing financial hardship. If you have not already taken and passed your CPAT and are selected to move forward following the Chiefs Interview, the city can provide financial assistance for the cost of the CPAT. The CPAT must be successfully completed prior to extension of a conditional job offer.
EXAMINATION STEPS
I MPORTANT NOTES
FILING OPENS : March 3, 2025
FILING CLOSES : March 31, 2025
OPEN / CONTINUOUS
A25025
The City of Everett provides a consisting of the following :
Benefit eligibility for the employee and eligible dependents begins the first day of the month following the employee's hire date. A portion of benefit premiums for single or family coverage are paid by the City on behalf of the employee as outlined in the labor agreement.
It is mandatory that both the City and the employee pay into the Department of Retirement Systems for Washington State .
Three voluntary Deferred Compensation programs are available for employee participation. There is an employer contribution on the deferred compensation plans that is outlined in the labor agreement.
A Flexible Spending Plan is available that allows you to make pre-tax contributions for Health Care reimbursement and / or Dependent Care reimbursement for those expenses not covered by medical insurance.
The Employee Assistance Program EAP is provided free of charge to employees and family members.
Benefits for vacation, sick leave, and holidays are paid in accordance with the labor agreement.
Salary : $6,631 - $9,464
