Firefighter EMT

PUBLIC SAFETY TESTING; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

South County Fire in Everett, WA is seeking a Firefighter EMT for the Spring 2027 Academy. This recruitment lists 10 vacancies with a testing deadline of September 2, 2026; scores may be submitted between February 1, 2026 and September 2, 2026.

A Written Examination is required, CPAT is not required at this time, and EMT certification is mandatory. Entry-level candidates are accepted; lateral candidates must have at least 1 year of experience as a full-time career Firefighter EMT.

Qualifications

• Written Examination Yes, required
• CPAT not required (may be required later)
• EMT Certification Yes
• Entry level acceptable without 1 year experience
• Lateral candidates must have 1 year of experience as a current full-time career Firefighter EMT (for lateral)

Education

High School Grad/ GED

Job description

South County Fire - Firefighter EMT

Testing now for the Spring 2027 Academy!

Last updated on August 21, 2026
PST Partner Agency since December 17, 2025

Vacancies: 10

Testing Deadline: September 02, 2026.

We are now open for applications. We will be accepting scores submitted from February 1st, 2026, through September 2nd, 2026.

South County Fire - Firefighter EMT Requirements

Category

Requirement

Required at time of...

Test

Hire

Written Examination Yes, required

Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) No, not required (may be required later)

PST Personal History Statement

Yes, this is required within 14 days of successfully passing the required exam(s), or by September 2nd at 5:00 p.m., whichever occurs first.

Minimum Age 18

Citizenship Legally Eligible to Work in the US

High School Grad/ GED Yes

Driver's License Required Yes

Felony Conviction(s) as an Adult Will be carefully reviewed on a case by case basis.

Felony Conviction(s) as a Juvenile Will be carefully reviewed on a case by case basis

Veterans Preference Points Yes

EMT Certification Yes

Other Preference Points Volunteer Firefighter Support through South County Fire will qualify for preference points.

Prior FF Experience Required

This applies to LATERAL candidates only.

Entry level candidates are acceptable without this requirement.

• Must have at least 1 year of experience as a current full-time career Firefighter EMT.

Prior EMT Experience Required

This applies to LATERAL candidates only.

Entry level candidates are acceptable without this requirement.

• Must have at least 1 year of experience as a current full-time career Firefighter EMT.

CPAT

CPAT is not required for this position. Candidates who receive a conditional offer must successfully complete the Firefighter Mile administered by the National Testing Network. Further details will be provided during the conditional offer phase.

Multiple Scores from Same Applicant We only consider the most recent score

South County Fire - Firefighter EMT Disqualifiers

The following are automatic and potential disqualifiers. Applicants should not apply to our agency if they indicate any of the automatic disqualifiers. Potential disqualifiers will be considered on a case by case basis.

Category

Disqualifier

Drug Usage Potential

Illegal drug use, in any form, will be scrutinized on a case by case basis.

Criminal Activity Potential

Any adult felony conviction. Will be scrutinized on a case by case basis.

Adult misdemeanor convictions will be carefully reviewed. Will be scrutinized on a case by case basis.

Juvenile felony conviction will be carefully reviewed. Will be scrutinized on a case by case basis.

Been convicted of any crime under a domestic violence statue. Will be scrutinized on a case by case basis.

Unlawful sexual misconduct. Will be scrutinized on a case by case basis.

Employment Automatic Been dishonorably discharged from the United States armed forces. Potential Lied during any stage of the hiring process.

Contact Information

South County Fire - Firefighter EMT

12425 Meridian Ave S
Everett, WA 98208Snohomish County
4255511200