WA – Paramedic – Cowlitz County Fire District

Salary Range: $76,320.00 – $88,349.94

Cowlitz County Fire District 3 is accepting applications to establish a hiring list for full‑time paramedics. This list will be used for future Paramedic openings. The list will be valid for approximately 2 years from the date it is established, or until the Board of Fire Commissioners extends it or calls for a new exam.

Toutle Fire & Rescue is a combination Fire District in Cowlitz County, WA, with a response area of 48 square miles. We currently have a full time Fire Chief, three full‑time Firefighter/EMTs, several part‑time and relief FF/EMTs, and Volunteers. Toutle Fire & Rescue is an all‑risk response agency that responds to any emergency‑related situation (fires, rescues, medical emergencies, hazardous materials incidents, natural and man‑made disasters, etc.)

The career Paramedic reports directly to the Fire Chief. The primary responsibilities of this position include emergency medical and fire response, maintaining operational readiness, assisting with training, supporting fire and life safety education programs, and EMS transport. The successful candidate will be expected to work well with career staff and support recruiting, training, and mentoring of Part‑time and volunteer team members.