District Employment Opportunities

Below is a listing of our current employment opportunities. Each opportunity will be updated, as we process through the applications. When applying for a position, besure to complete all associated forms and provide all requested information. Any incompletion on either part, will be grounds to reject your application submission for the position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, marital status, or disability status and /or veteran status. We are made up of a highly skilled, diverse workforce. The Fire District values the uniqueness and diversity of each of our members. We believe our strength lies in our ability to reflect the community we serve.

Lateral and Entry Level Firefighter/Paramedic

Status: 
Post Date:  08-09-2022 at 4:00 PM        Application Deadline:  08-31-2020 at 5:00 PM
Description:

Snohomish County Fire District #5 is seeking qualified applicants to fill the position of Firefighter/Paramedic. The recent passing of a permanent EMS Levy Lid Lift has provided a stable funding source to add five Firefighter/Paramedic positions to the District and create an ALS program. These positions are represented by IAFF L2781 and will work a 24-hour schedule.

Job qualifications, position description, lateral hire qualifications, salary range, application information, application form and selection process timeline may be found at www.snofire5.org under “Employment Opportunities”.

Completed application packets (along with supporting documentation and signed background consent forms) must be received via mail or electronic submission no later than 5pm, September 9th, 2022. Electronic applications shall be submitted to s.johnson@snofire5.org. Please contact Chief Seth Johnson at 360-793-1179 with any questions.

Part-Time Firefighter

Status:  Accepting Applications
Post Date:  05-01-2020 at 9:00 AM        Application Deadline:  08-31-2020 at 5:00 PM
Description:

Firefighters provide emergency assistance and protective services to citizens. They are trained and equipped to protect life and property threatened by disaster, fire, explosion, hazardous materials, illness, accidents and other hazards. Activities include emergency prevention, emergency and non-emergency response, training, and maintenance of apparatus, equipment, fire station and grounds. They perform a wide range of emergency work under adverse environmental and strenuous physical conditions. There is frequent potential for exposure to toxic chemicals, extreme heat, and infectious disease which require the use of protective equipment such as heat resistant clothing, self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), and medical masks, gloves and gowns.

Volunteer Firefighter

Status:  Accepting Applications
Post Date:  05-01-2020 at 9:00 AM        Application Deadline:  08-31-2020 at 5:00 PM
Description:

Firefighters provide emergency assistance and protective services to citizens. They are trained and equipped to protect life and property threatened by disaster, fire, explosion, hazardous materials, illness, accidents and other hazards. Activities include emergency prevention, emergency and non-emergency response, training, and maintenance of apparatus, equipment, fire station and grounds. They perform a wide range of emergency work under adverse environmental and strenuous physical conditions. There is frequent potential for exposure to toxic chemicals, extreme heat, and infectious disease which require the use of protective equipment such as heat resistant clothing, self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), and medical masks, gloves and gowns.

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