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

LATERAL FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC

YES: We are hiring for lateral firefighters and firefighter/paramedics. Apply by Aug. 2, 2024.

If you have one year or more working as a full-time, career firefighter or paramedic, you are considered a lateral 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, resume, and a completed CIFR Job Application to the name and address on the National Testing Network page. Include all certifications and a copy of your driver’s license. Must be age 18 or older to apply.

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


EXPERIENCED FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC

YES: We are hiring for experienced firefighters & firefighter/paramedics. Apply by Aug. 2, 2024.

If you have at least one year of volunteer or part-time fire experience and 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, resume, and a completed CIFR Job Application to the name and address on the National Testing Network page. Include all 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.


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Part-time firefighters

YES: We are currently hiring for part-time firefighters

Our part-time firefighters are assigned to support a shift and work either the first or second day of a 48/96 schedule. Part-timers support our 24/7 career firefighters and gain invaluable experience in technical and specialty rescue. Must be age 18 or older to apply. Click here to learn more about the part-time position: Part Time Firefighter info

Part-time Firefighter requirements

  • Firefighter 1 (including Hazmat Operations)
  • Washington State EMT
  • Washington State Driver’s License
  • Current CPAT certificate

How to apply:

1. Complete the CIFR Job Application.

2. Send your completed application, including copies of your driver’s license, and one other form of identification, by email to cmccoy@camanofire.com

Or mail to:
Battalion Chief McCoy
811 N Sunrise Blvd.
Camano Island, WA 98282

Questions?

Contact Finance/HR Manager Lisa Beckt at lbeckt@camanofire.com or 360-505-7613.