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Grant County Fire District No. 8
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  • District
    • Chief's Message
    • About Us
    • Call Volume
    • Personnel
    • Station 81 (Rd 22.5 SW)
    • Station 82 (Desert Aire)
    • Station 83 (Rd J SW)
    • Photo Gallery
  • Governance
    • Board of Commissioners
    • Meetings
    • Budget & Funding Sources
    • Projects
  • Resources
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    • Outside Fires & Burning
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    • Community Services
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ONGOING Recruitment

Entry-Level Firefighter/EMT

Grant County Fire District 8 is accepting applications for the position of Entry-Level Firefighter/EMT to update the hiring list for future openings. 


Application Deadline:  This is a continuous posting to establish a hiring list and fill one position.   

  

Testing Process:

  • Physical Agility Test (modified CPAT) & EMS Skills Tests: TBD
  • Interviews Interviews: TBD
  • Finalist 24-Hour Ride-alongs: TBD


REQUIRED APPLICATION PACKET CHECKLIST

  • Cover Letter
  • Completed Job Application (see Downloads section)
  • Copy of current driver's license
  • Copy of high school diploma, equivalent GED, or college transcript
  • Copies of firefighter and EMT training certifications, as applicable

All above materials must be included with your application with submitted or your application will not move forward in the hiring process.


To Apply:

Submit all required documents to Barbara Davis, Business Manager

Mail to: Grant County Fire District 8, 20643 Rd 22.5 SW, Mattawa, WA 99349

Email to: barb@gcfd8.net

Resident Firefighter

Grant County Fire District 8 is accepting applications for positions of Resident Firefighter.  This is a volunteer position with a monthly stipend based on level of training.


Application Deadline:  This is a continuous posting to establish an eligibility list.  Applications will be accepted and applicants interviewed on a continuous basis for future openings.   


REQUIRED APPLICATION PACKET CHECKLIST

  • Cover Letter
  • Completed Volunteer Application (see Downloads section)
  • Copy of current driver's license
  • Copy of high school diploma, equivalent GED, or college transcript
  • Copies of firefighter and EMT training certifications, if applicable

All above materials must be included with your application with submitted or your application will not move forward in the hiring process.


To Apply:

Submit all required documents to Barbara Davis, Business Manager

Mail to: Grant County Fire District 8, 20643 Rd 22.5 SW, Mattawa, WA 99349

Email to: barb@gcfd8.net

If you have questions about the application process, or about the Resident Firefighter program, please contact the District Office at 509-932-4777.

Downloads

Employment Opportunity - FF EMT Entry Level 01-2024 (pdf)Download
Employment Opportunity - Resident 10-2023 (pdf)Download
GCFD8 Job Application (pdf)Download
Volunteer Membership Application 2025 (pdf)Download
9.0-Veterans Scoring Criteria Declaration (New Hire) rev 2017-07-23 (pdf)Download
2025-2027 GCFD8 and IAFF L4418 CBA - Final 02-11-2025 (pdf)Download

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