Firefighter

The primary functions of a SFVD firefighter are to respond to a wide range of emergencies including the protection of the community from disaster situations, including house, building and wildland fires, and to promote an environment of public safety within the Spokane Valley Fire Department response area. The position also participates in community risk reduction through fire prevention and inspection, equipment and quarters' maintenance and training with all phases of fire suppression, prevention, inspection, rescue, and emergency operations.

Essential Job Functions:
Responds to fire alarms and extinguishes fire. Responds to calls for emergency medical services and renders first aid. Performs salvage operations such as throwing salvage covers and removing debris. Responds to and renders assistance in emergency medical cases. Cleans and inspects equipment and apparatus after returning from emergency incidents. Inspects equipment and apparatus and follows policy to report defects. Keeps fire station, equipment, and grounds in a clean and orderly condition. Participates in training activities and instruction sessions. Acquires and retains a thorough knowledge of SVFD response area, including streets, buildings, water supply, unusual hazards, and related items. Performs various public information or education tasks. Enters inspection, training and (on occasion) fire and emergency medical service calls into the records management systems. Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with SVFD policies and procedures. Works in a safe manner and reports unsafe activity and conditions. Follows SVFD safety policy and practices and adheres to responsibilities concerning safety prevention, reporting, and monitoring as outlined in SVFD policies.

Other Duties and Responsibilities: May respond to emergency calls for specialized service such as hazardous materials, confined spaces rescue, extrication and technical rescue that include high angle, below grade, swift water, ice, trench, and collapse rescue. May respond to non-emergency calls for community risk reduction, fire prevention, and public education events. Deals with social service-related areas of emergency response by assisting victims and relatives of traumatic events.

Shift Schedule: 24 on / 48 off, with 19 Kelly Days.

Benefit Information: Retirement – Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters II (LEOFF). Deferred Compensation – Department matches 5% of TFF monthly wages. Medical/Vision Insurance – The Department will pay 100% of active employee premium. A maximum monthly employee contribution of $85.96 for 2+ dependents coverage. Dental insurance - The Department will pay up to $130 per month. Provided Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) - $1,700 per year. Paid Vacation – Earned at an initial rate of 6 shifts, up to 13 shifts based on longevity. Holidays – Compensated. Bereavement Leave – Two shifts for approved family members. Paid Sick Leave – Earned at a rate of 18 hours per month.

Requirements: High school diploma or GED, age 18+, U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident, valid state driver's license, non-tobacco user including e-cigarettes/vape, Washington State EMT-B certification or National Registry Paramedic or Washington State Paramedic certification (must be received by April 15, 2026), current valid CPAT certification, vision requirements per LEOFF II standards, ability to read, speak, and write English clearly and concisely

Salary: Salary for 2026: $6,732.83 per Month – 1st Year – (70% of Top Step FF [TFF]) $7,694.66 per Month – 2nd Year – (80% of Top Step FF) $8,856.50 per Month – 3rd Year – (90% of Top Step FF) $9,618.33 per Month – 4th Year – (100% of Top Step FF)