WA – Lateral Firefighter Paramedic – Spokane County Fire District 8 – Closing: 09/06/2026

Daily Dispatch; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Spokane County Fire District 8 is recruiting for a Career Lateral Firefighter Paramedic to join our team serving 23,917 residents across a 110 square mile area in south Spokane County.

We operate four fire stations with 24/7 staffing and provide fire suppression, EMS, prevention, and education. Step-based salary ranges begin at $103,371.51 and go up to $112,582.83, with a 5% increase on January 1, 2027.

Job description

Hiring:

Spokane County Fire District 8 is recruiting for a Career Lateral Firefighter Paramedic.

Spokane County Fire District 8 provides a full range of services that include fire suppression, emergency medical services, fire prevention, education and investigation, and associated support and maintenance services to our 23,917 citizens in a 110 square mile area in south Spokane County. SCFD8 members responded to 4,506 incidents in 2025 from the District’s four fire stations located in the Moran, Valleyford, Ponderosa, and Saltese areas. Each station is staffed twenty-four hours a day with a combination of career, and volunteer personnel.

The area offers a scenic and family-friendly community with numerous recreational opportunities, including parks, community pools and open hiking spaces. The centennial trail is near the district and offers walking and biking opportunities. We are also within forty-five (45) minutes of several ski areas, lakes and rivers. The area boasts a great mix of urban and rural living

Salary:

• Step B: $103,371.51 – 1 years’ experience
• Step C: $107,465.43 – 2 years’ experience
• Step D: $112,582.83 – 3 or more years’ experience

5% increase January 1, 2027!