FIREFIGHTER / ENTRY-LEVEL
$6,631/Monthly plus benefits
(2025 Rates – Upon new contract approval, 2026 rates will be updated)
Join our team!
The City of Everett Fire Department is striving to build a team of diverse people who are guided by the fundamental principle of Integrity and exhibit the values of Tradition, Respect, Professionalism, and Trust.
Please visit PublicSafetyTesting.com to apply.
About The City
Located 25 miles north of Seattle and nestled between Port Gardner Bay and the Snohomish River, Everett is the largest city in Snohomish County. At a population of more than 110,000, Everett is a small, big city in the heart of the Pacific Northwest. Our community is experienced extensive development on our waterfront and historic downtown with a vibrant arts culture, music scene, innovated dining, breweries, and much more. Pick your choice of recreation activity in the mountains or water and we have it. We are home to Everett Silvertips Hockey Club and the AquaSox minor-league baseball team.
This is an exciting chapter in Everett’s story, and you can be a part of it! Learn more about what Everett has to offer!
About The Position
This is general duty firefighting work performing emergency and non-emergency tasks in the areas of Fire suppression, hazardous materials, technical rescue, water rescue, fire prevention, emergency or disaster preparedness, as well as responding to emergency medical calls and performing skilled Basic Life Support (BLS).
The City of Everett employs six (6) Engine Companies (1 swing engine), two (2) Ladder Companies (1 swing ladder), three (3) ALS medic units, and three (3) BLS aid units. There are six (6) fire stations located throughout the city. There are 180 uniformed firefighters employed. In 2024 the Department was dispatched to approximately 26,000 incidents with about 21,714 being EMS incidents.
The City of Everett is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all applicants are encouraged to apply for and will be considered for positions. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
The Civil Service eligibility register for this position is subject to continuous modification as a result of the open/continuous nature of the process; however, scores earned as a result of this screening process are valid for twelve (12) months after certification by the Civil Service Commission. In addition, entry into this classification through an open/continuous basis is subject to a twelve (12) month probationary period. Successful candidates shall be subject to an extensive background to include a Washington State Patrol background inquiry pursuant to RCW 43.43.832. Hiring offers are contingent upon successful completion of a CPAT, LEOFF medical evaluation, and medical history review, which includes drug testing, and a psychological evaluation is a condition of employment. All candidates will be required to attend a 2-week pre academy in Everett, WA, a 13-week Snohomish County Fire Training Academy located in Stanwood, WA, and a 6-week post academy located in Everett, WA.
For a full description of this position, please see the class specification on the City’s Website
Eligibility Requirements
Full description of IAFF City Benefits.
- Requires high school diploma or equivalency.
- Attainment of the age of 21 years by date of hire.
- U.S. Citizenship or a lawful permanent resident, or deferred action for childhood arrivals recipients (DACA).
- Excellent physical condition.
- Ability and willingness to successfully complete the mandated course of instruction at the Everett Fire Department Sponsored academy and subsequent department field training programs.
- Ability and willingness to obtain Washington State Department of Social and Health Services certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and maintain such certification for the duration of employment.
- Submission to a thorough background check; psychological, physical, and medical check; employment reference check; and verification of all applicable certifications.
- Attainment of Department standards of physical condition.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire, a Washington State Driver License and maintain such license for the duration of employment.
- New employees must participate in the requirements of the Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee (JATC) program and successfully complete Fire Protection Strategy and Tactics, Fire Protection Systems, Fire Protection Hydraulics, Building Construction, and Fire Protection Codes within 3 years.
- The CPAT must be successfully completed prior to extension of a conditional job offer.
How To Apply
Public Safety Testing conducts the City of Everett's written and CPAT examinations. Please visit PublicSafetyTesting.com and you will be able to fill out your application online and select the testing date, time and location most convenient for you. We consider the highest written score received within the past one year. For further information, call toll-free 1-866-HIRE-911. Completed applications must be submitted by closing date.
Please visit Public Safety Testing for information about their Testing Fee Waiver for those experiencing financial hardship. If you have not already taken and passed your CPAT and are selected to move forward following the Chiefs Interview, the city can provide financial assistance for the cost of the CPAT. The CPAT must be successfully completed prior to extension of a conditional job offer.
EXAMINATION STEPS
- Written test weighted 20% (pass score 70.00 and above) and a limited number of the top-qualifying applicants will be invited an oral panel evaluation weighted 80%. Tentative oral panel date will be the week of April 20th.
- Successful completion (Pass) on the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) by the date of conditional job offer.
IMPORTANT NOTES
- The examination process is designed to sample and measure the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Hiring offers are contingent upon successful completion of a CPAT, LEOFF medical evaluation, and medical history review, which includes drug testing, and a psychological evaluation is a condition of employment; employment reference check and verification of all applicable certifications.
- Applicants claiming veterans’ preference points in accordance with RCW 41.04.010 as amended and meeting eligibility criteria must submit form DD214, or its equivalent or successor discharge paperwork, that characterizes his or her service as qualifying discharge as defined in RCW 73.04.005.
- Successful candidates shall be subject to an extensive background to include a Washington State Patrol background inquiry pursuant to RCW 43.43.832.
- This job classification is represented by the Everett Firefighters Union, IAFF Local 46.
FILING OPENS: March 2, 2026
FILING CLOSES: March 31, 2026
OPEN/CONTINUOUS
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