Employment

EAST PIERCE FIRE AND RESCUE is a combination department employing over 100 Firefighters and approximately 50 Volunteers. Our mission is to have exceptional people providing compassionate service and rapid response to our community's diverse needs. With urban, suburban, and rural areas, the calls within our district vary significantly, offering challenging and exciting opportunities. Training is a vital part of our industry, as firefighters are expected to perform incredible acts of service for others; and we take it very seriously as proven with our four special operations teams, including hazmat, technical rescue, water rescue, and wildland.

We are looking for people with high levels of integrity, respect, commitment, and accountability. Successful individuals are responsive, excel in a teamwork environment, and provide excellent customer service.

We require firefighter applicants to be certified as an EMT-B or EMT-P in Washington State or National Registry by date of application. There may be additional requirements regarding years of experience depending on the needs of the department. Other requirements include:

  • a valid Washington State driver's license within 30 daysof employment
  • a high school diploma or equivalent
  • 21 years of age by date of hire
  • ability to read, write, and speak the English language
  • legally authorized to work in the United States and able to provide documentation of such
  • ability to pass all pre-employment processes including a physical, physician's exam, suitability test, and background check
  • ability to complete probationary period

Please check back regularly for opportunities and thank you for your interest in East Pierce Fire and Rescue.

No positions currently available

For more information or questions, please contact Tanya Lynch, Human Resources, at 253-863-1800 or tlynch@eastpiercefire.org.

East Pierce Fire & Rescue is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

 

 

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