Employment
Part-Paid and Volunteer Opportunities:
Fall 2026 Recruitment Opens October 1
Interested in serving your community and becoming part of SCFD3?
Our next recruitment cycle for part-paid and volunteer firefighters opens October 1, 2026.
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October 5 • 6:00 p.m.
October 19 • 6:00 p.m.
Join us to learn about SCFD3, training requirements, the application process, and what it means to serve as a part-paid or volunteer firefighter.
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.