Entry Level Firefighter/Paramedic

Sunnyside Fire is building an eligibility list for immediate hires for the end of 2026 and for the start of 2027 and maintaining a continued eligibility list for future openings!

In order to be eligible to participate in the City's application screening process as an entry level applicant, the following should be completed in this order:
- Complete written testing with Public Safety Testing (PST).
- Obtain a valid CPAT. The CPAT can be obtained from any provider (including PST), but written testing and PHS must be completed with PST. (Need Proof of completed CPAT prior to job offer.)

Scores from the PST eligibility list are good for one (1) year from the date of PST testing.

Benefits include:
Medical/Vision: IAFF Health and Wellness Trust plan 1500, Premiums paid 100% by Employer for employee and family.
Dental: Delta Dental $2000
Retirement: LEOFF II Plan
Vacation: 0-4 years 260 hrs/year; 5-6 years 296 hrs/year; 7-14 years 331 hrs/year; 15 years 343 hrs/year; 16 years 355 hrs/year; 17+ years 367 hrs/year (360 hrs cap at end of calendar year)
Sick Leave: 12 hrs/month, 1440 hrs cap
Kelly Days: 15 kelly days a year

EMS Special Pays:
EMT IV Tech – 2.5% Top Step Firefighter
AEMT – 5% Top Step Firefighter
Paramedic – 12% Top Step Firefighter

Other Benefits/Incentives:
VEBA – $50/month Employer, $100/month Employee contribution
Longevity after 5 years: 1%-3.25%
Education incentive – 3% AA, 5% BA/BS
Language incentive – 2%
Fitness incentive – 3%
Deferred Comp – up to 3% match
MERP – Employer pays $75/month

Requirements: Age 21, US Citizen, High School Grad/GED, Valid Driver's License, No adult felony convictions, Correctable vision to 20/20, EMT Certification, Paramedic Certification, Written Examination (required), CPAT (required, within 12 months), English language proficiency

Salary: FF Base Salary per month as of Jan 1 2026- $6,958.69 Top step FF Salary per month as of Jan 1 2026- $8,458.34

Application Deadline: Continuous