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WA – Firefighter/EMT – South Mason Fire & Rescue – Closing: 05/15/2026

Daily Dispatch, Shelton, WA, United States


South Mason Fire & Rescue is now accepting applications to establish an eligibility list for the position of career Firefighter/EMT.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age

Possess a high school diploma or GED

Valid WA state drivers license

EMT-B (WA or NREMT certification)

IFSAC Firefighter 1, completion of academy, or equivalency

CPAT by date of hire

Testing Process
Applicants must submit a completed employment application, letter of interest and resume by the closing date. After the first review of the candidate applications and associated materials, candidates will be invited to participate in an oral board interview. Successful candidates will move on to a practical evaluation testing center and Chiefs interview respectively. A conditional offer of employment is subject to the candidate successfully completing a physical agility test, background investigation and a medical physical prior to commencement of employment.

Application due date: May 15th, 2026

First review of applications and candidate notification: May 29th, 2026

Interview panel: TBD

Assessment Center: TBD

Salary and Compensation Package

2026 – Monthly salary $5,227.46 to $6,596.83 DOE.

2027 – Monthly salary $5,653.22 to $7,066.52 DOE.

Paid Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/LEOFF 2/Lifescan annual physicals

Matching Deferred Comp up $1,000/Year, $2400 District contribution to DCP or VEBA, 13-24 hour Kelly Days, 48/96 work schedule/paid training

Salary and compensation package benefits are paid by the District in accordance with the current collective bargaining agreement.

Application Process
Applications are available at the South Mason Fire & Rescue Headquarters Station, 2970 SE Arcadia Rd. Shelton WA 98584 or on the District website southmasonfire.org. Completed applications, resume and letter of interest must be submitted by email to admin@smfr4.org no later than Friday May 15th, 2026 by 5:00 pm PST. No materials may be added to the application packet after the announcement period has closed.

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