Firefighter

cawh; Airway Heights (WA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plan

HRA VEBA

Life insurance

Vacation time

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Clothing allowance

Job summary

Airway Heights Fire Department is hiring a Firefighter to serve a community of about 12,100 residents from a single, staffed station. The role offers a competitive monthly salary of $7,057.42 to $8,426.92 plus an extensive benefits package and a path for career growth within a dedicated municipal fire service.

Applicants must possess IFSAC/ProBoard Firefighter I, WA EMT-B or NREMT-B, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Certification Firefighter I (IFSAC/ProBoard).
• EMT-B certification WA State or National Registry.
• Valid state driver's license required.

Skills

Firefighter I certification

EMT-B (WA/NREMT)

Driver's license

Job description

Airway Heights Fire Department

Position of Firefighter

The City of Airway Heights Fire Department is seeking applications from qualified individuals for the position of Firefighter. The Department serves a total population of approximately 12,100 year-round residents and operates from one station staffed by 4 career chief officers, 7 career firefighters, and 20 volunteers.

The 2027 salary range for the Firefighter position is $7,057.42 - $8,426.92 monthly, plus an excellent benefits package.

Applications must be received by 4:00 p.m. on October 9, 2026. The first 25 applications meeting the minimum qualifications will be accepted.

Required Experience and Certifications: IFSAC/ProBoard Firefighter I certification; current Washington State EMT-B or National Registry EMT-B. Must possess or obtain a valid state driver’s license.

Written Test and Physical Ability Testing will be on Wednesday October 21, 2026, extending to October 22, 2026 if needed. Interviews will be on Thursday October 22, 2026, extending to October 23, 2026 if needed. Chief’s interviews will be scheduled on October 26, 2026.

For further information contact Airway Heights Fire Department, [phone], 1149 S Garfield St, Airway Heights, WA 99001 or at www.cawh.org.

Benefits

Qualified employees are eligible for benefits the first of the month after hire date.

• MEDICAL: The City pays up to $1,591.00 for employee and dependent medical coverage.
• DENTAL: The City pays for employee only.
• VISION
• AFLAC: The City offers its employees the opportunity to purchase AFLAC products through a payroll deduction plan. The entire cost is paid by the employee.
• RETIREMENT: All retirement plans are through the State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) Law Enforcement Officers’ and Fire Fighters’ Retirement System (LEOFF) Plan 2.
• HRA VEBA: The City offers to pay $425.00 monthly toward dependent Medical or Dental coverage through the VEBA program.
• GROUP LIFE INSURANCE – STANDARD INSURANCE
• VACATION TIME: Employees will receive the following vacation benefit per year:

Year 1-4 = 8 hours/month

• SICK LEAVE: Employees will accrue 10 hours of sick leave every month.

• PAID HOLIDAYS: The City offers 11 paid holidays and 4 personal holidays.
• CLOTHING ALLOWANCE: $1,500 per year after the first year of employment.