The Department has 3 ways to become a member. Membership in the department is a rewarding opportunity. Becoming a first responder is time consuming and challenging. It is a high level of commitment but it also brings a high level of satisfaction. Members who live near one of our stations can respond from home while others staff one of our three stations in an on duty or standby status. Some of our programs require certification prior to applying. You can find out more about our certificaton class offerings from the East Snohomish Training Academy

 

PART TIME FIREFIGHTER/EMT

 Part time Firefighter/EMTs staff one of our 3 stations. Part time Firefighter/EMTs respond to fires, medical calls and other needs for service. When not on calls Firefighter/EMTs constantly train for emergencies as well as maintain our equipment and stations. Firefighter 1 and EMT Basic certifications are required prior to applying. NWCG Wildland Firefighter 2 is required to obtain within 6 months of starting employment. Part time Firefighters work either 12 hour shifts on a 2 day on 6 day off rotation for an average of 91 hours a month or a flexible schedule of 8 shifts per month. Additional hours may be available. Part time Firefighters are eligible to participate in state and national mobilizations. Part Time FF/EMT pay for 2025 starts at $22 per hour. Part Time Firefighter/EMTs participate in PERS retirement, and receive a monthly VEBA contribution along with paid sick leave per Washington State law.

RESIDENT FIREFIGHTER/EMT

Resident Firefighter/EMTs staff one of our 3 stations. Resident Firefighter/EMTs respond to fires, medical calls and other needs for service. When not on calls Firefighter/EMTs constantly train for emergencies as well as maintain our equipment and stations. Resident Firefighters are expected to live full time at one of our 3 stations. Either Firefighter 1 or EMT Basic certifications are required prior to applying. Residents who do not have either EMT or Firefighter 1 will be required to go through the training at the next available offering. NWCG Wildland Firefighter 2 is required to obtain within 6 months of starting employment. Resident Firefighters work 12 hour shifts on a 2 day on 6 day off rotation. Additional hours may be available. Resident Firefighters are eligible to participate in state and national mobilizations.

PART TIME PARAMEDIC

Part Time Paramedics work 24 hour shifts at one of our stations. Due to our call volume, paramedics must be employed full time at another agency that provides primary 911 response. Paramedics are expected to work one shift per month at a minimum.  In addition, paramedics must be experienced with 4 years of paramedic experience preferred. Paramedics with at least 10 years of experience can be registered with Sky Valley Fire as their primary agency.  Paramedics receive a deferred compensation contribution in lieu of PERS/LEOFF participation, a monthly VEBA contribution and paid sick leave per Washington State law.

VOLUNTEER FF/EMT

Volunteers either respond from home or staff one of our stations in a standby capacity and respond to calls as needed. Volunteer Firefighter/EMTs are expected to staff one of our stations for a minimum of 72 hours a quarter, In addition, volunteer cover open part time shifts due to sick calls, vacations or mobilizations. Volunteers are eligible to participate in state and national mobilizations. Applicants are required to have passed National Registry EMT Exam and a basic firefighting academy to a minimum pf IFSAC Firefighter 1. Volunteers are given a reimbursement stiped with costs associated with volunteering. The stipend is limited to $27,082 per year for 2025. In addition, volunteer FF/EMTs are eligible to receive a monthly VEBA contribution. Volunteer EMTs will be required to attend the next basic firefighter academy. Candidates should have passed the CPAT or be preparing to pass the CPAT prior to the start of academy.

VOLUNTEER EMT

Volunteers either respond from home or staff one of our stations in a standby capacity and respond to calls as needed. Volunteer EMTs are expected to staff one of our stations for a minimum of 72 hours a quarter, In addition, volunteer cover open part time shifts due to sick calls, vacations or mobilizations. Volunteers are eligible to participate in state and national mobilizations. Applicants are required to have passed the National Registry EMT Exam. Volunteers are given a reimbursement stiped with costs associated with volunteering. The stipend is limited to $27,082 per year for 2025. In addition, volunteer EMTs are eligible to receive a monthly VEBA contribution. Volunteer EMTs will be required to attend the next basic firefighter academy. Candidates should have passed the CPAT or be preparing to pass the CPAT prior to the start of academy.

VOLUNTEER / PART TIME Member Testing Process

Candidates applying for Part Time Firefighter/EMT and volunteer positions will be expected to pass new member testing. New member testing will consist of the following:

• Interview Panel - Candidate will answer a series of questions with a 5 member interview panel
• Tool Test - Candidate will be able to identify a set of tools used in the fire service and explain their use.
• EMT Practical Test - Given a scenario, Candidate will be able to act as a lead provider, running a simulated EMS call.
•  Physical Agility Test- This is a timed event. It is pass/fail and there is no scoring. It is designed for us to see where you are physically and what opportunities for improvement you may have. You will have 20 minutes to complete the following stations:

              Time will begin when the candidate touches the tractor tire.

1.  Flip a tractor tire end over end for a total distance of 200 feet.
2. Run 1600 feet (4 laps around the helipad)
3. Strike a tire with a sledgehammer 25 times with your right hand and 25 times with your left hand
4. Run 1600 feet (4 laps around the helipad)
5. Do a 90-degree wall sit for 90 seconds
6. Run 1600 feet (4 laps around the helipad)
7. Pull a simulated section of supply hose attached to a rope 100 feet using the hand over hand method
8. Run 1600 feet (4 laps around the helipad)
9. Perform a farmer's carry of two 25lbs kettle bells 100 ft.
10. Perform 2 minutes of continuous CPR chest compressions on a CPR mannequin

Time will stop when the two minutes of CPR are completed. The evaluator will time the CPR  for the candidate. Before you start you may ask for a demonstration of any or all the stations. You can wear gloves if you wish.
 

 

Other Opportunities to Serve

Other options exist for those who have the desire to serve their community but may not have the time or ability to serve as responder. The Sky Valley Firefighters Association is a charitable organization that is open to anyone in the community that can help further the departments mission to help those in need. If you are interested in joining click the link below.

 

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