What are the responsibilities and job description for the Entry-Level Firefighter/EMT position at Marysville Fire District?
Job Summary
This position responds to and performs fire suppression, emergency medical service work, fire prevention, public education, training and maintenance duties for and during an assigned shift.
Exam Dates
WRITTEN TEST: Monday, December 1, 2025 (The written exam is a general knowledge test designed for entry-level candidates. There are no study materials)
Oral BOARD INTERVIEWS: Marysville Fire District Administration Building, Monday, December 8, 2025
EMS PRACTICAL TEST: Station 66, Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities
The job duties and responsibilities represented in this job description in no way imply that these are the only duties to be performed. Individuals occupying this position will be required to follow any other job related instructions and to perform any other job related instructions and to perform any other job related duties requested by a supervisor. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Vacation - Non Represented Full-Time Staff
Up to four (4) years of service: 8 hours earned per month.
From five (5) years to ten (10) years of service: 12 hours earned per month.
From eleven (11) years to fourteen (14) years of service: 16 hours earned per month.
From fifteen (15) years plus years of service: 18 hours earned per month.
Vacation - IAFF Members
Up to four (4) years of service: 9 hours earned per month.
From five (5) years to ten (10) years of service: 13 hours earned per month.
From eleven (11) years to fourteen (14) years of service: 18 hours earned per month.
From fifteen (15) years to twenty (20) years of service: 20 hours earned per month.
From tweny-one (21) years or more years of service: 22 hours earned per month.
Sick Leave
Employees accrue sick leave at a rate of 11 hours per month for 40-hour per week employees, and 16 hours per month for 24-hour shift employees.
Holidays
In lieu of holidays, employees assigned to a 24-hour shift will receive 144 hours annually, to be scheduled and used in the same manner as vacation leave.
For those employees assigned to a 40-hour weekly shift, the following holidays are observed:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King Day
President's Day
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veteran's Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day After Thanksgiving
Christmas Day
Retirement
Marysville Fire District employees are enrolled in the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and do not pay into the Social Security system. The Fire District will also match up to a maximum 4 percent of the employee’s base monthly wage to one of three deferred compensation plans offered by the District.
Insurance Benefits
The Marysville Fire District provides medical, dental and vision insurance through the Washington Fire Commissioners Association. The District pays 100 percent of medical and dental insurance premiums for the employee, 90 percent of medical insurance premiums for dependents and 85 percent of dental insurance premiums for dependents.
The Marysville Fire District provides a $25,000 life insurance policy for full-time employees.
The Marysville Fire District contributes $1,250 per year into a HRA VEBA Medical Reimbursement Plan for Public Employees and provides an Employee Assistance Program.
Other Optional Benefits
This position responds to and performs fire suppression, emergency medical service work, fire prevention, public education, training and maintenance duties for and during an assigned shift.
Exam Dates
WRITTEN TEST: Monday, December 1, 2025 (The written exam is a general knowledge test designed for entry-level candidates. There are no study materials)
Oral BOARD INTERVIEWS: Marysville Fire District Administration Building, Monday, December 8, 2025
EMS PRACTICAL TEST: Station 66, Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities
The job duties and responsibilities represented in this job description in no way imply that these are the only duties to be performed. Individuals occupying this position will be required to follow any other job related instructions and to perform any other job related instructions and to perform any other job related duties requested by a supervisor. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Responds to emergency incidents involving fire as part of a firefighting team, engages in all types of firefighting activities which include but are not limited to rescue, protection of exposures, confinement of fires, extinguishment of fire, overhaul of fire scenes, ventilation and salvage operations, responds to major alarms when called in from off-duty, operates/utilizes all machinery, equipment and supplies appropriate for area of assignment.
- Responds to emergency medical alarms, locating patients and identifying the nature of any illness or injury and, under supervision or general orders, initiate and administer proper and continuous emergency medical treatment at the scene until patients are delivered to a medical facility for further treatment if necessary.
- Responding to patient and family needs in a timely and professional manner.Communicating with the patient and family regarding conditions, treatment and recommended therapy.
- Driving and operating appropriate department vehicles, as qualified, to the scene of a fire, accident, or EMS alarm.
- Provides maintenance of facilities and equipment.
- Ensures members are working/operating in a safe and prudent manner.
- Complies with district policies and procedures.
- Participates in training and drills.
- Performs fire prevention activities including inspections, public education and pre-fire planning
- Performs various record keeping functions, i.e. incident reports, drill reports, station journals, etc.
- Maintain effective working relationships with other fire department employees, supervisors, and the general public.
- Performs similar or incidental duties as assigned.
- Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Requires Emergency Medical Technician Certification (EMT).
- IFSAC FF1 certification preferred.
- Requires a valid Washington State Driver's License at all times and a driving record acceptable to the Fire District's insurance carrier and Fire District policy.
- Be a minimum of twenty-one (21) years old.
- Successfully complete a twelve-month probationary period.
- Be agreeable to work irregular hours.
- Ability to pass a complete background investigation, driving record check, and employment history verification.
- Pass a complex occupational medical exam.
- Pass a psychological exam.
- Must have a current CPAT (Certification must be dated after October 10, 2024).
- Communication Skills: Ability to read, analyze and interpret emergency care methods and techniques. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to work calmly and systematically in stressful and/or hazardous conditions. Ability to reason and make appropriate judgments and decisions under stress. Ability to establish and maintain effective, amicable relations with co-workers and the public. Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner. Ability to cope with situations firmly, courteously, tactfully, and with respect for each citizen's rights.
Vacation - Non Represented Full-Time Staff
Up to four (4) years of service: 8 hours earned per month.
From five (5) years to ten (10) years of service: 12 hours earned per month.
From eleven (11) years to fourteen (14) years of service: 16 hours earned per month.
From fifteen (15) years plus years of service: 18 hours earned per month.
Vacation - IAFF Members
Up to four (4) years of service: 9 hours earned per month.
From five (5) years to ten (10) years of service: 13 hours earned per month.
From eleven (11) years to fourteen (14) years of service: 18 hours earned per month.
From fifteen (15) years to twenty (20) years of service: 20 hours earned per month.
From tweny-one (21) years or more years of service: 22 hours earned per month.
Sick Leave
Employees accrue sick leave at a rate of 11 hours per month for 40-hour per week employees, and 16 hours per month for 24-hour shift employees.
Holidays
In lieu of holidays, employees assigned to a 24-hour shift will receive 144 hours annually, to be scheduled and used in the same manner as vacation leave.
For those employees assigned to a 40-hour weekly shift, the following holidays are observed:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King Day
President's Day
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veteran's Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day After Thanksgiving
Christmas Day
Retirement
Marysville Fire District employees are enrolled in the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and do not pay into the Social Security system. The Fire District will also match up to a maximum 4 percent of the employee’s base monthly wage to one of three deferred compensation plans offered by the District.
Insurance Benefits
The Marysville Fire District provides medical, dental and vision insurance through the Washington Fire Commissioners Association. The District pays 100 percent of medical and dental insurance premiums for the employee, 90 percent of medical insurance premiums for dependents and 85 percent of dental insurance premiums for dependents.
The Marysville Fire District provides a $25,000 life insurance policy for full-time employees.
The Marysville Fire District contributes $1,250 per year into a HRA VEBA Medical Reimbursement Plan for Public Employees and provides an Employee Assistance Program.
Other Optional Benefits
- Members of the International Association of Fire Fighters participate in a medical expense reimbursement plan sponsored by the Washington State Council of Fire Fighters.
- Additional employee-paid life insurance benefits from the Washington State Council of Fire Fighters
- Employee-paid AFLAC supplement insurance programs
- These benefits are subject to change without notice.
Salary : $1,250