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/EMT
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LATERAL FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC
No, we are NOT currently hiring for lateral applicants.
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
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EXPERIENCED FIREFIGHTER/EMT
YES, we are hiring for experienced firefighter/EMTs. Applications are due by 5 p.m. Friday, May 16.
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 drunnels@camanofire.com
Or mail to:
HR Generalist Darci Runnels
811 N Sunrise Blvd.
Camano Island, WA 98282
Questions?
HR Generalist Darci Runnels at drunnels@camanofire.com or 360-505-7611