Fire Department · Career
City Of Dupont Fire Department
Dupont, WA · Pierce County
“Efficient Response, Flawless Performance, Compassionate Actions”
The DuPont Fire Department is a professional career agency protecting the city of DuPont, Washington, a community of over 10,000 residents plus a number of high-value commercial and industrial properties. Crews respond to fires, BLS and ALS medical emergencies, and a range of other urgent calls, and also run community events and public education.
The department is organized into three shifts, each led by a Fire Captain who acts as Incident Command and Safety Officer on scene, backed by a Fire Chief and Assistant Chief. It operates two fire stations and a fleet of roughly ten vehicles, including two engines, medic/ambulance units, a wildland brush unit, and command vehicles.
The agency traces its origins to 1910. In the early 1920s it formed "DuPont Company Number 11," a youth firefighting unit of boys aged 7 to 12 believed to be the youngest organized firefighting unit in the United States. Its firefighters are represented by IAFF Local 3829.
MissionWe are deeply committed to safeguarding lives, property, and the well-being of our community through steadfast dedication and exemplary service.
The department's website does not host a dedicated firefighter recruitment page; open positions are posted through the City of DuPont's central employment portal. Prospective applicants should watch the city jobs page and contact the fire administration office for current openings.
DuPont firefighters work a 48/96 schedule and are represented by IAFF Local 3829. The department's EMS focus (with ALS/paramedic operations overseen by a Medical Service Officer) makes emergency medical certification an asset for candidates.
Benefits
Firefighters are represented by IAFF Local 3829 and work a 48/96 shift rotation. Specific pay and benefit details are not published on the department website.
How do I apply for a firefighter job with DuPont Fire?
The department does not maintain a separate recruitment site; firefighter openings are posted through the City of DuPont's central employment portal at dupontwa.gov/Jobs.aspx. Check there for current listings or contact fire administration.
What schedule do DuPont firefighters work?
Line crews work a 48/96 rotation, which is 48 hours on duty followed by 96 hours off, across three shifts each led by a Fire Captain.
Is the department unionized?
Yes. DuPont firefighters are represented by IAFF Local 3829.
Does DuPont Fire provide EMS?
Yes. The department responds to BLS and ALS medical emergencies, operates medic/ambulance units, and has a Medical Service Officer overseeing EMS operations, so emergency medical certification is valuable for applicants.
How large is the department and what does it protect?
It is a career department serving a community of over 10,000 residents plus commercial and industrial properties, operating two fire stations and about ten apparatus including two engines, ambulances, and a wildland brush unit.