Firefighter​/EMT

It’s tough work. It’s meaningful work. It’s our work.

East Pierce Fire & Rescue is an all‑hazards agency with the mission to not only rapidly and effectively respond to the needs of our community, but to do so with compassionate care and a commitment to exceeding customer service expectations – and we are looking to add 4‑8 more Firefighters to our team!

At East Pierce, you’ll be part of a crew that trains hard, shows up for each other, and takes pride in serving with heart. Every shift is different, but what stays the same is the sense of purpose and the shared vision that guides everything we do. We aim to uphold the highest level of integrity, accountability, humility, consistency, and respect.

We show up to help, solve problems, and offer support when it matters the most. This is more than a career. It’s a commitment to service, to community, and to each other. When you join the fire service, you become part of a mission‑driven team that makes a real impact in the community every day. If that sounds like something you want to be a part of, keep reading to find out how!

The firefighter is a uniformed, LEOFF position that performs technical duties in the areas of fire suppression, emergency medical care, emergency rescue, hazardous materials incidents, fire investigation, fire inspection, fire personnel training, and public education. Incumbents are responsible for responding to emergency and non‑emergency activities. Incumbents are expected to exercise a high degree of judgment and initiative while making critical fire and life safety related decisions under high pressure and/or adverse conditions, and have the legal authority and responsibility to direct and/or perform fire protection activities that are required for and directly concerned with preventing, controlling and extinguishing fires.

This classification reports to and receives guidance and mentoring from the first line supervisor for the shift.

It is important you review the RK27 Information Sheet & FAQS (pdf)

How do I apply for this position?

There are two things you will need to do BEFORE THE APPLICATION CLOSE DATE to be considered an applicant.

• Apply online with East Pierce Fire & Rescue (EPFR) through Government Jobs:
  Job Opportunities | East Pierce Fire & Rescue (). You will be required to complete the online application, answer supplemental questions, upload a resume, and provide required documentation as requested. Please ensure your responses to the supplemental questions are accurate and complete, as errors or incorrect information—such as indicating you do not meet a minimum requirement—may result in disqualification and cannot be corrected after submission.
• Complete all the testing requirements with National Testing Network (NTN) AND select East Pierce Fire & Rescue.
  • FIREFIGHTER Jobs | Find Public Safety Jobs | National Testing Network
  • BEFORE THE CLOSE DATE CANDIDATES MUST COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING WITH NTN:
  • Firefighter – FireTEAM Written Exam
  • Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ)
  • Public Safety Self-Assessment (PSSA)
  • Pre‑recorded virtual interview (instructions in the RK27 Information Sheet & FAQs)

Please note all dates are subject to change. There are no exceptions made to the scheduled dates.

• Candidates that have completed all the requirements with NTN and the EPFR application process by the close date of September 1 will be selected for interviews based on their NTN scores and the pre‑recorded virtual interview.
  • All candidates will be notified by September 14
• Oral Board Interviews conducted in‑person at EPFR Headquarters (HQ)
  • September 28‑30
• Chief Interviews conducted in‑person at EPFR HQ
  • September 29 - October 1
• Establish list and extend conditional offers
  • October 5
• Pre‑employment process will include CPAT (candidates with valid CPAT certification completed within one year prior to the start date will not need to test again), medical exam, drug screening, psychological assessment, and comprehensive background investigation with criminal history and driving record – EPFR pays all costs associated with the pre‑employment process
• Confirm offers
  • ~November 16
• Anticipated start date
  • January 4, 2027

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