Job Description
SNOHOMISH COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 17
(GRANITE FALLS FIRE DEPARTMENT)
P.O. BOX 1049 116
GRANITE FALLS, WASHINGTON 98252
(360)691-5553
Updated: July 07, 2025
JOB CLASSIFICATION: ENTRY-LEVEL CAREER FIREFIGHTER/EMT
Snohomish County Fire District 17 is creating an eligibility list for entry-level career firefighter/EMT. Candidates meeting the eligibility requirements must complete a FireTEAM test administered by National Testing Network (valid for up to one year) and possess a valid CPAT (within the last 12 months). Successful candidates will be placed on an eligibility list used by Snohomish County Fire District 17.
The Fire District requires the candidate to complete the PHQ (Personal History Questionnaire). Applicants can access the questionnaire through your NTN candidate account. The PHQ must be completed by the closing date or you may not be considered further in the process.
All testing by National Testing Network (FireTEAM valid for up to 1 year) and a valid CPAT (within the past 12 months) must be completed by 12:00 p.m. on September 1st, 2025.
Eligibility Requirements:
18 years of age at the time of employment.
Possess a High School Diploma or GED
Speak and write the English language
United States Citizenship or Alien authorized to work in the United States
Possess a valid Washington State Driver's License with a good driving record
Currently certified as a Washington State Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B) or current NREMT with with the ability to possess Washington State EMT within one-month of employment.
Possess IFSAC Firefighter I and IFSAC Hazardous Materials Operations certificates and must obtain IFSAC Firefighter II certification within one year of full-time employment.
Salary Information: $6,921.03/month (2026 rate, 80% of senior firefighter)
Benefit Information:
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
$ 25,000 Life Insurance Policy
Long Term Disability Insurance
Progressive Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual
Annual Training/Tuition Allowance
LEOFF II Retirement
Longevity (starting after 8 years)
Matching Deferred Compensation
Contact Information:
Assistant Chief Chad Crandall
Department Overview: Granite Falls Fire is a combination department consisting of 24 full-time employees and 20 part-time employees. Call volume for 2024 consisted of 2,553 alarms.
Area Information: Serving the City of Granite Falls and the surrounding 50.5 square miles of mostly rural unincorporated Snohomish County.
Population: 14,900 +
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 83,052.00 Per Year
Job Tags
Full time, Part time,