Firefighter Jobs in Washington (WA)
155 open positions across Washington.
FireJobs lists 155 open firefighter positions in Washington from more than 12 hiring departments (131 full-time, 9 part-time and 15 volunteer). Each listing is checked against the department's own hiring page and shows the closing date, salary where the department publishes one, requirements, and the direct application link.
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Fire departments hiring in Washington
Departments with the most open positions right now.
- Washington DNR Wildland Fire Management · Olympia · 9 openings
- City of Pullman Fire Department · Pullman · 8 openings
- Grant County Fire Protection District #5 · Moses Lake · 8 openings
- City of Walla Walla Fire Department · Walla Walla · 6 openings
- Aberdeen Fire Department · Aberdeen · 5 openings
- City of Sedro-Woolley Fire Department · Sedro Woolley · 5 openings
- Lewis City Fire District #6 · Chehalis · 5 openings
- Moses Lake Fire Department · Moses Lake · 5 openings
- City of DuPont Fire Department · DuPont · 4 openings
- City of Montesano Fire Department · Montesano · 4 openings
- Clallam County Fire District #3 · Sequim · 4 openings
- Benton County Fire Protection District #2 · Benton City · 3 openings
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Firefighter salary in Washington
Across the 96 current Washington postings that publish pay, starting salaries run from about $47,736 to $128,007 a year, with a typical starting figure near $80,794. Hourly and monthly rates are converted to annual figures. Volunteer and paid-per-call positions usually pay a stipend or nothing and are not included. Members see the exact salary on every listing.
Compare firefighter salaries by stateHow to become a firefighter in Washington
Certification. Washington certifies through the State Fire Marshal's Fire Training Academy and the Washington State Fire Service Certification program. An EMT certification from the Department of Health is required by most career departments.
How hiring works. Most departments test through the National Testing Network or Public Safety Testing and require the CPAT. Seattle, King County fire districts, Tacoma, and Spokane are the largest employers.
Wherever you apply, expect the same core steps: meet the age, education, and driver's license minimums, pass a written exam and a physical ability test (often the CPAT), clear an oral board interview, and pass a background investigation and medical exam.
Washington firefighter job questions
- How many firefighter jobs are open in Washington?
- 155 firefighter and fire service positions are open in Washington on FireJobs today, at 12 departments. The count updates daily as departments post and close positions.
- What certification do Washington firefighters need?
- Washington certifies through the State Fire Marshal's Fire Training Academy and the Washington State Fire Service Certification program. An EMT certification from the Department of Health is required by most career departments.
- How does firefighter hiring work in Washington?
- Most departments test through the National Testing Network or Public Safety Testing and require the CPAT. Seattle, King County fire districts, Tacoma, and Spokane are the largest employers.
- How much do firefighters make in Washington?
- Across the 96 current Washington postings that publish pay, starting salaries run from about $47,736 to $128,007 a year, with a typical starting figure near $80,794. Each listing shows its exact figure to FireJobs members.