Employment
Part-Paid and Volunteer Opportunities:
Now Recruiting
Applications open October 1 – November 6, 2026
SCFD3 is currently accepting applications for:
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Firefighter/EMT (respond to fire, medical, rescue, and other emergencies)
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EMS-Only (focus on emergency medical response and patient care without the firefighting role)
In-district and out-of-district applicants are welcome. Opportunities and participation requirements vary depending on where you live and the position for which you apply.
Fall Recruitment Cycle Timeline
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October 1 — Applications open
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October 5 — Information Night, 6:00 PM, 10 S Presley Dr, Cheney
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October 19 — Information Night, 6:00 PM, 10 S Presley Dr, Cheney
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November 6 — Applications close
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November 16–20 — Interviews and selection
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November 30 — First meeting for selected applicants
Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to attend an Information Night before applying. Attendance is not required, but these sessions are the best opportunity to learn about the training commitment, participation requirements, application process, and what serving with SCFD3 actually looks like.
Completed applications, with all supporting documents, must be submitted by November 6, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Applications may be submitted by email to tbare@scfd3.org or in person Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., at 10 S. Presley Drive, Cheney, WA 99004.
Career Opportunities:
Career Lieutenant
Spokane County Fire District 3 is accepting applications for a Career Lieutenant. This recruitment is open to internal and external candidates.
SCFD3 is a growing combination fire department serving approximately 570 square miles southwest of Spokane. The District operates from 11 fire stations with approximately 30 full-time employees and 140 part-paid firefighters.
The Career Lieutenant provides first-line supervision, leadership and guidance to personnel assigned to a station and supports the Career Captain in maintaining effective communication and coordination between firefighters and department staff. When assigned as a company officer, the Lieutenant is responsible for the supervision, safety and operational direction of assigned personnel during emergency incidents.
Salary: $93,635–$106,615
Schedule: 3-platoon shift schedule with 13 Kelly days
Application Deadline: Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at noon
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications outlined in the position announcement, including required fire service experience/certification, NREMT certification, NWCG Firefighter 1 certification, and other requirements.
Please review the full Position Announcement and Position Description before applying by clicking the buttons below.
How to Apply
Submit the following:
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Letter of Interest
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Current Resume, including professional references outside of SCFD3
Application packets may be submitted to Executive Administrator Deb Arnold between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday–Friday, at:
Spokane County Fire District 3
10 S. Presley Dr.
Cheney, WA 99004
Email: darnold@scfd3.org
Phone: 509-235-6645
Applications must be received by noon on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
Get more information
Spokane County Fire District #3 is always seeking highly motivated and energetic individuals to join our team. SCFD3 recognizes that our people are the key to our success, they are dedicated in the preservation of life and property.
If you would like more information on joining the SCFD3 team, please contact us by phone, 509-235-6645 or fill out the request below.