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Mason County Fire District # 13
Elma, WA · Grays Harbor County
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Department careers page ↗Mason County Fire District #13 is a community-driven, all-volunteer fire district serving the Cloquallum Road corridor near Elma, Washington. The district describes itself as a spoke in the wheel of the region's emergency services network, with responsibilities that span residential and wildland firefighting as well as medical and trauma response. Its ranks are made up entirely of local volunteers of all ages, from teenagers to residents in their seventies, who train together and respond to calls at all hours.
The district operates four stations along the Cloquallum Road corridor, each staffed by volunteer crews and equipped with engines, tenders, and rescue apparatus. Station 1 also serves as the administrative headquarters and home base for the Fire Chief, with a training and meeting room used for the district's weekly drills. New volunteers are encouraged to attend a Tuesday-night drill to see firsthand what membership involves before applying.
Mason County Fire District #13 recruits community volunteers on an ongoing basis rather than through periodic hiring cycles. Prospective members are invited to attend a Tuesday-night drill to meet current crews and see whether volunteering is a good fit before formally joining.
Hiring process
- Attend a Tuesday night drill (7 PM at Station 1) to meet the crew and see if volunteering is a good fit
- Apply to join as a volunteer
- Begin weekly drill training, including CPR/First Aid certification and firefighting skills
Benefits
Volunteers receive a pension plan, worker's compensation and accidental death insurance, Life Flight and AirLift household memberships, additional insurance coverages, an annual YMCA camp weekend, golf course access, various discounts, and free notary services.
Training is provided in-house through weekly Tuesday-night drills, covering CPR/First Aid certification and the skills needed to fight residential and wildland fires and respond to medical emergencies; some volunteers go on to pursue EMT or Emergency Medical Responder certification.
How do I become a volunteer firefighter with Mason County Fire District #13?
Attend a Tuesday night drill at 7 PM at Station 1 (13375 W Cloquallum Rd, Elma) to meet the crew and see if volunteering is a good fit, then apply to join.
Is Mason County Fire District #13 an all-volunteer department?
Yes. The district is staffed entirely by community volunteers ranging in age from teenagers to residents in their seventies.
Does Mason County Fire District #13 pay its volunteer firefighters?
Volunteers receive stipends: $100 for a 12-hour shift, $10 per call/drill for standard firefighters, and $15 per call/drill for those with EMS certification.
What training does Mason County Fire District #13 provide?
New members train at weekly Tuesday-night drills covering CPR/First Aid certification, firefighting skills, and engine operations; volunteers may also pursue EMT or Emergency Medical Responder certification.
What benefits do Mason County Fire District #13 volunteers receive?
Benefits include a pension plan, worker's compensation and accidental death insurance, Life Flight/AirLift household memberships, an annual YMCA camp weekend, golf course access, discounts, and free notary services.