Entry Level Firefighter/EMT

Central Kitsap Fire & Rescue is Hiring Entry Level Firefighter EMTs! Certifications are preferred but not required. Priority Review: 6/1/2026

• Are you safety focused, community minded and passionate about fire and rescue? The ideal candidates will be self motivated, able to troubleshoot problems and remain focused in critical situations. You should be excited about the idea of training, be a productive and proactive teammate and a strong communicator who can lead and follow. Above all else, you should be passionate about fire and rescue, understand the roles of policies and procedures as they relate to safety, have the desire to have an impact in your community and be willing to take risks to make our organization stronger.
• You will work with a well trained team and report to a Company Officer who will provide initial mentoring during your shift and will guide your daily work.
• To learn more about our department, head to www.ckfr.org.

• High School Diploma or GED (AA or BA preferred)
• Valid WA State Drivers License
• Ability to pass background, medical and psychological screening
• EMT Certification (NREMT or WA State) preferred
• IFSAC Academy Completion & Firefighter 1 preferred (candidates without academy certification, will be put through CKFR academy post-hire date and should still apply)
• CPAT required
• NTN written scores must be submitted 6/1/26

CKFR is taking emergency response to the next level. This position performs multiple tasks in potentially dangerous environments and is the first line emergency responder to fire and medical emergencies. You'll prevent, combat and extinguish fires and provide rescue services. You'll also:

• Examine, treat and transport sick and injured patients.
• Responds to a wide variety of fire incidents including brush fires, vehicle fires and structure fires, and motor vehicle collisions, and conducts fire suppression activities.
• Conducts rescues and extrications.
• Cares for patients with a wide variety of illness or injuries, providing medical care consistent with EMT training. Works as a team with Paramedics during medical emergency responses in an effort to provide positive patient outcomes.
• Drives apparatus, operates pumps, ventilates roofs, raises ladders, assists with salvage and overhaul operations.
• Operates portable power and a variety of hand equipment and tools; laying hose, connecting lines and nozzles.
• May assist with fire investigations when requested.
• May assume role of Incident Commander until higher ranking emergency responder arrives on scene.
• Assists assigned Supervisor in completing incident forms and related paperwork. Prepares accurate reports and/or records as required; files, and/or forwards them accordingly.
• Participates in District sponsored public events or activities while on duty.
• Participates in drills and training classes in firefighting, emergency medical, hazardous materials and related subjects; and may instruct in “in stations” training activities.
• Performs general maintenance work in the upkeep of fire facilities and equipment as directed by the Company Officer.
• Operates radio and other communication equipment; utilizes computer to write reports, enter maintenance work orders, etc. as required.
• Presents programs to the community on safety, medical and fire prevention topics.
• Appears for scheduled work with regular, reliable and punctual attendance.
• Effectively plans and organizes work and complete tasks within prescribed timeframes.