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
Assistant Fire Chief
We are hiring for an Assistant Fire Chief.
Application materials are due by 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31, 2025.
Interested candidates must submit a completed Camano Island Fire and Rescue job Application, and should include with their application at least 3 letters of reference and a letter of interest explaining their qualifications.
A first-round review of submitted applications will take place on Feb. 3, 2025.
About the position
Reporting directly to the Fire Chief, the Assistant Chief of Camano Island Fire and Rescue primarily serves as the district’s Operations supervisor. The Assistant Chief ensures the operational readiness and daily staffing of the Fire District. In this role, the Assistant Chief plans, organizes, and directs fire suppression and emergency medical care efforts, develops and implements policies and procedures, manages personnel, and performs other duties necessary to minimize the loss of life and property and ensure continuity of district operations. The Assistant Chief supervises the Training Division, EMS operations and Logistics and Supplies. Click here to see the full job description and application requirements.
Career firefighters & paramedics
LATERAL FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC
NO, we are not currently hiring for lateral firefighter/paramedics. Applications were due Jan. 6, 2025.
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.
APPLICATIONS FOR LATERAL FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDICS WERE DUE BY 4 P.M. MONDAY, JAN. 6, 2025.
Note: Paramedics should also submit a letter of recommendation from their current medical program director or paramedic training program supervisor.
EXPERIENCED FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC
No, we are not currently hiring for experienced firefighters or firefighter/paramedics.
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
No, we are not currently hiring for entry-level firefighters or firefighter/paramedics.
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.
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 lbeckt@camanofire.com
Or mail to:
HR Manager Lisa Beckt
811 N Sunrise Blvd.
Camano Island, WA 98282
Questions?
Contact Finance/HR Manager Lisa Beckt at lbeckt@camanofire.com or 360-505-7613.