Employment

SCFD3  is accepting applications January 15th - March 9th for part-paid (non-full-time) positions, commonly referred to as volunteer members.

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No prior fire service experience is required for most positions. All required training and certifications are provided by SCFD3, unless otherwise noted

 

Applicants may apply for one of the following roles:

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1.  All-Hazards Firefighter

 

This is the most comprehensive and physically demanding role.

All-Hazards Firefighters are trained and qualified to respond to a wide range of emergency incidents, including:

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• Structure fires

• Wildland fires

• Medical emergencies

• Vehicle accidents

• Other all-hazards incidents

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Key points:

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• Requires the highest level of training and certification

• Has the most rigorous physical and readiness standards

• Members must meet broader response and availability requirements

• Training includes both structural and wildland fire academies

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This role is best suited for applicants seeking the full scope of firefighting and emergency response experience.

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2. ​Firefighter (Firefighter-Only)

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Firefighter-Only members are trained to respond exclusively to fire suppression incidents, including both structural and wildland fires, without medical or hazardous materials response responsibilities.

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This role bridges the gap between All-Hazards Firefighters and Wildland-Only Firefighters by focusing solely on firefighting operations.

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Key points:

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• Responds to structure fires and wildland fires only

• Does not respond to:

  • Medical emergencies

  • Hazardous materials incidents

• Requires completion of:

  • Spring Wildland Fire Academy

  • Fall Structural Fire Academy

• Includes core firefighting skills and certifications relevant to fire suppression

• Lower certification and response requirements than the All-Hazards Firefighter role

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This role is ideal for applicants who want to be actively involved in hands-on firefighting, both structural and wildland, without the additional training and response commitments required for medical or all-hazards operations.

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3. Wildland Firefighter (Wildland-Only)

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Wildland-Only Firefighters are trained exclusively for wildland fire response.

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Key points:

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• Requires completion of the Spring Wildland Fire Academy

• Responds only to wildland fire incidents

• Does not include structure fire or medical response

• Fewer overall certifications required compared to the All-Hazards Firefighter role

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This role is ideal for applicants interested specifically in wildland fire suppression.

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​4. Tender Operator (Tender-Only)

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Tender Operators play a vital support role by operating water tenders and assisting with water supply operations during emergency incidents.

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Key points:

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• Responds to both structure fires and wildland fires

• Provides water supply and operational support on scene

• Assists with fire training activities

• Does not require full All-Hazards Firefighter certification

• Training is provided and focused on tender operations and support functions

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This role is ideal for applicants who want to be actively involved in emergency response without the physical demands or certification requirements of frontline firefighting.

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5.  EMS-Only (Emergency Medical Services)

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EMS-Only members respond to medical emergencies and provide patient care as part of SCFD3’s emergency medical response system.

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Key points:

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• Responds only to medical emergencies

• Members function as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs)

• Does not include fire or wildland response

• Applicants must already hold a current Washington State EMT license or National Registry (NREMT) certification

• Orientation and district-specific training are provided

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This role is ideal for licensed EMTs who want to serve their community in an emergency response capacity without fire suppression responsibilities.

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6. Support Services

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Support Services members provide non-suppression operational support that is essential to effective emergency response.

 

Responsibilities may include:

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• Incident support and logistics

• Administrative and office support

• Facility upkeep and maintenance support, including:

• Assistance with lawn care and basic maintenance projects at fire stations

• Cleaning and upkeep of the administrative building

• Janitorial-style support such as cleaning bathrooms, floors, and common areas

• Light kitchen and workspace cleaning

• Data entry and computer-based training management

• Station or operational assistance

• Occupancy and safety inspections

• Hydrant testing

• Some roles may allow for limited remote work, depending on assignment

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Key points:

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• No firefighting experience required

• Training is role-specific and provided by SCFD3

• Essential to keeping emergency operations running smoothly

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This role is ideal for applicants who want to support emergency services without engaging in fire suppression or physically demanding response activities.

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Pay & Training (Applies to All Positions)

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• All positions are compensated

• No experience required for most roles

• All necessary training and certifications are provided by SCFD3 (except EMS-Only licensing)

• Applicants must meet role-specific physical, certification, and participation requirements

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Application & Hiring Timeline

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• Application deadline: March 9 at 12:00 PM
   

• Apply: Use the "Application" button below to download the application and return all required documents by our deadline. 

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Information Nights (strongly encouraged)

• All operational roles: February 9 at 6:00 PM

• Support Services applicants: February 23 at 6:00 PM

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Interviews

• Interviews will be held the week of March 23–27 for all positions.

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Onboarding

• The first day of onboarding—required for all positions—is April 6 at 6:00 PM.