Entry-level Firefighter/EMT

This position responds to and performs fire suppression, emergency medical service work, fire prevention, public education, training and maintenance duties for and during an assigned shift.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Responds to emergency incidents involving fire as part of a firefighting team, engages in all types of firefighting activities which include but are not limited to rescue, protection of exposures, confinement of fires, extinguishment of fire, overhaul of fire scenes, ventilation and salvage operations, responds to major alarms when called in from off-duty, operates/utilizes all machinery, equipment and supplies appropriate for area of assignment. Responds to emergency medical alarms, locating patients and identifying the nature of any illness or injury and, under supervision or general orders, initiate and administer proper and continuous emergency medical treatment at the scene until patients are delivered to a medical facility for further treatment if necessary. Responding to patient and family needs in a timely and professional manner. Communicating with the patient and family regarding conditions, treatment and recommended therapy. Driving and operating appropriate department vehicles, as qualified, to the scene of a fire, accident, or EMS alarm. Provides maintenance of facilities and equipment. Ensures members are working/operating in a safe and prudent manner. Complies with district policies and procedures. Participates in training and drills. Performs fire prevention activities including inspections, public education and pre-fire planning. Performs various record keeping functions, i.e. incident reports, drill reports, station journals, etc. Maintain effective working relationships with other fire department employees, supervisors, and the general public. Performs similar or incidental duties as assigned.

Paid Leave:
Vacation - Non Represented Full-Time Staff: Up to four (4) years of service: 8 hours earned per month. From five (5) years to ten (10) years of service: 12 hours earned per month. From eleven (11) years to fourteen (14) years of service: 16 hours earned per month. From fifteen (15) years plus years of service: 18 hours earned per month.

Vacation - IAFF Members: Up to four (4) years of service: 9 hours earned per month. From five (5) years to ten (10) years of service: 13 hours earned per month. From eleven (11) years to fourteen (14) years of service: 18 hours earned per month. From fifteen (15) years to twenty (20) years of service: 20 hours earned per month. From twenty-one (21) years or more years of service: 22 hours earned per month.

Sick Leave: Employees accrue sick leave at a rate of 11 hours per month for 40-hour per week employees, and 16 hours per month for 24-hour shift employees.

Holidays: In lieu of holidays, employees assigned to a 24-hour shift will receive 144 hours annually, to be scheduled and used in the same manner as vacation leave.

Retirement: Marysville Fire District employees are enrolled in the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and do not pay into the Social Security system. The Fire District will also match up to a maximum 4 percent of the employee's base monthly wage to one of three deferred compensation plans offered by the District.

Insurance Benefits: The Marysville Fire District provides medical, dental and vision insurance through the Washington Fire Commissioners Association. The District pays 100 percent of medical and dental insurance premiums for the employee, 90 percent of medical insurance premiums for dependents and 85 percent of dental insurance premiums for dependents. The Marysville Fire District provides a $25,000 life insurance policy for full-time employees. The Marysville Fire District contributes $1,250 per year into a HRA VEBA Medical Reimbursement Plan for Public Employees and provides an Employee Assistance Program.

Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent, Emergency Medical Technician Certification (EMT), IFSAC FF1 certification preferred, Valid Washington State Driver's License, Minimum 21 years old, Current CPAT certification (dated after October 1, 2025), Pass background investigation, driving record check, employment history verification, Pass occupational medical exam, Pass psychological exam

Salary: $7,271.22 - $10,387.46 Monthly

Application Deadline: 2026-10-23