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 and paramedics
LATERAL FIREFIGHTERS
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.
EXPERIENCED FIREFIGHTERS
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 FIREFIGHTERS
NOT CURRENTLY HIRING
If you have no experience in the fire service or are an EMT or 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
NO: We are not 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 Manager Linda Layton at llayton@camanofire.com or 360-387-1512.