Careers

Our team of career, part-time, and volunteer firefighters and medics provide advanced life support and basic life support services, fire prevention, specialty rescue services, and public education. We operate four stations, an administration office, and a maintenance facility. Our crews respond to more than 2,500 calls each year, approximately 70 percent of which are for EMS. Learn more about our work: https://youtube.com/@camanofire. Click here for the current Collective Bargaining Agreement between Camano Fire and IAFF Local 3438


Career firefighters & paramedics

EXPERIENCED FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC

NOT CURRENTLY HIRING
If you have at least one year of fire experience plus Firefighter 1 and EMT or Paramedic certification, you are considered an experienced firefighter or firefighter/paramedic. Please apply through the National Testing Network.

To apply:
1. Click on Find Jobs

2. Select position type and Washington state to see open positions with Camano Fire.

3. Complete NTN written test, CPAT, and candidate PHQ

4. Submit a cover letter and a completed CIFR Job Application. Send your completed application to the name and address on the National Testing Network page. Include your resume, certifications, and a copy of your driver’s license. Must be age 18 or older to apply.


ENTRY-LEVEL FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC

NOT CURRENTLY HIRING
If you have no experience in the fire service or are an EMT/paramedic with no fire experience, you are considered an entry-level applicant. If you have fire experience and certifications, apply as an experienced firefighter.

To apply:
1. Click on Find Jobs

2. Select position type and Washington state to see open positions with Camano Fire.

3. Complete NTN written test, CPAT, and candidate PHQ

4. Submit a cover letter and a completed CIFR Job Application. Send your completed application to the name and address on the National Testing Network page. Include your resume, any certifications, and a copy of your driver’s license. Must be age 18 or older to apply.


LATERAL FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC

NOT CURRENTLY HIRING.
If you have at least one year or more working as a full-time, career firefighter or paramedic, you are considered a lateral firefighter or firefighter/paramedic.

To apply:
Please submit a cover letter and CIFR Job Application.

Note: Paramedics should also submit a letter of recommendation from their current medical program director or paramedic training program supervisor.


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Part-time firefighters

YES: We are currently hiring for part-time firefighters

Our part-time firefighters augment our 24/7 staffing. Many are beginning their career in the fire service and gain invaluable experience as part-time staff. Most of the functions that our firefighters complete are also served by part-time firefighters. Minimum qualifications for part-time firefighters are Firefighter 1, Washington State EMT license, Washington State Driver’s License and current CPAT certificate. Must be age 18 or older to apply.

To apply:

1. Click on Find Jobs

2. Select FIREFIGHTER and Washington state to see open positions with Camano Fire.

3. Complete FireTEAM test, CPAT, and candidate PHQ

4. Download & complete the CIFR Job Application. Send your completed application to the name and address on the National Testing Network page. Include a copy of your driver’s license, along with one other form of identification such as a passport, birth certificate or social security card. Must be age 18 or older to apply.

Questions?

Contact Finance/HR Manager Lisa Beckt at lbeckt@camanofire.com or 360-387-1512.