Firefighter

Thank you for your interest in joining Mountain View Fire and Rescue! Please review the following important reminders: You must be 18 years or older to be considered for hire. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED. A valid photo ID should be available upon request. Complete your Personal History Statement (PHS) with PST. Complete a PST CPAT or upload a copy of your CPAT (if not taken with PST). Please note, we typically recognize CPATs taken within one year of our first Oral Board Interview date. A relatively clean driving record will be needed (to ensure insurability). A background check, psychological evaluation, driving record check, medical physical (including toxicology screening), reference check, and other requirements may be necessary for hire (details will be provided by the agency as needed).

Established on January 6, 1953, Mountain View Fire and Rescue (formerly King County Fire District #44) serves a vibrant community of around 35,000 residents across 70 square miles in south King County. With an assessed property value of $1.8 billion and an operating budget of approximately $4 million, we are committed to providing high-quality emergency services. We proudly serve the City of Black Diamond and the Muckleshoot Indian Reservation under contractual agreements. Responding to around 2,800 alarms each year, we handle a diverse range of emergencies, with roughly 70% of our calls being medical in nature. We are looking for dedicated individuals to join our team and help us continue our mission of protecting and serving our community.

The eligibility list for Mountain View Fire and Rescue is a continuous listing, maintained as scores are received from the PST. We typically review scores from the past 12 months, and oral board interviews are conducted on an as-needed basis. Historically, we have hired 1-4 firefighters every 6 months or so. When vacancies arise, positions are filled by the "rule of three," with the top three candidates forwarded to the appointing authority for background investigation and selection. Those hired will attend the academy with the South King County Fire Training Consortium, where they will receive comprehensive training to prepare them for their roles in our department.

Salaries and benefits include: Competitive salary, Paid vacation, sick leave, and bereavement leave, DRS LEOFF II retirement plan, Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, Medical Expense Reimbursement Account (MERP), HRA Veba, Voluntary participation in the state Deferred Compensation Plan and/or ROTH, O2X Wellness Program, Ready Rebound program.

Requirements: Age 18+, High school diploma or GED, Valid Washington State Driver's License, U.S. citizenship or qualified immigrant status, Ability to read, speak and write English, No adult felony convictions, Written Examination (required), CPAT (required, within 1 year of first oral board interview), Medical physical (LEOFF physical), Drug screening, Psychological evaluation, Background check, Clean driving record

Salary: Annual base wage for a Probationary Firefighter is currently about $82K, and about $115K for First Class Firefighters (including 6.2% social security add-to-pay)

Application Deadline: Continuous