Firefighter Paramedic

South County Fire - Firefighter Paramedic

Testing now for the Spring 2027 Academy!
Last updated on August 21, 2026
PST Partner Agency since January 13, 2026

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

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 March 10 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

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

Paramedic Certification Yes

Prior FF Experience Required

This applies to LATERAL candidates only.
Entry level candidates are acceptable without this requirement.

• Must have a minimum of 1 year full-time experience as a career Firefighter Paramedic, and have successfully completed probation with the same agency (within the last 3 years).

Prior EMT Experience Required

This applies to LATERAL candidates only.
Entry level candidates are acceptable without this requirement.

• Must have a minimum of 1 year full-time experience as a career Firefighter Paramedic, and have successfully completed probation with the same agency (within the last 3 years).

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

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.

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

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

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

Potential 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.

South County Fire
- Firefighter Paramedic

12425 Meridian Ave
Everett, WA 98208

Snohomish County