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North Mason Regional Fire Authority
Belfair, WA · Mason County
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Department careers page ↗North Mason Regional Fire Authority was formed on January 1, 2014, through the merger of Mason County Fire Districts 2 and 8. Its roots trace back to 1946, when the Belfair Volunteer Fire Department began operating with a single WWII-surplus fire engine out of a Quonset hut, serving roughly 400 residents.
Today the Authority serves approximately 22,000 residents across Belfair, Dewatto, Collins Lake, Trails End Lake, Tahuya, Maggie Lake, and the Hood Canal shoreline, responding to roughly 2,600 alarms a year, nearly 85% of which are emergency medical calls. The department blends a career workforce with volunteer firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, and a non-emergency Community Response Team (CRT), operating out of two 24-hour staffed stations, one daytime-staffed station, and six additional volunteer stations.
The Authority describes itself as an essential, trusted, and valued community partner, and continues to grow its Mobile Integrated Healthcare Program alongside its traditional fire and EMS response mission.
MissionWe Safeguard North Mason Communities
North Mason RFA hires both entry-level and lateral Paramedic/Firefighters, and separately recruits community and student volunteer firefighter/EMTs, wildland volunteers, and non-emergency Community Response Team members. Volunteers receive training at no cost and respond alongside career staff on actual emergency calls.
Requirements
- Paramedic/Firefighter: currently enrolled in a paramedic program, or hold Washington State or National Registry Paramedic Certification
- Volunteer roles: age 18 or older
- U.S. citizenship or valid work visa
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
- Comprehensive background check clearance
- Pass physical examination and functional capacity assessment
- Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR and First Aid certification within the first three months
- Community Volunteer Firefighters must reside within the Fire Authority jurisdiction
Benefits
Competitive pay and benefits for career staff; volunteers receive free training and the opportunity to respond on actual emergency calls in addition to community events.
What area does North Mason Regional Fire Authority serve?
The Authority covers about 132 square miles of northeast Mason County, Washington, including Belfair, Dewatto, Collins Lake, Trails End Lake, Tahuya, Maggie Lake, and the Hood Canal shores, serving approximately 22,000 residents.
How was North Mason RFA formed?
It began operations on January 1, 2014, through the merger of Mason County Fire Districts 2 and 8. District 2 traces back to the 1946 Belfair Volunteer Fire Department.
Does the department accept lateral paramedic/firefighter candidates?
Yes, both entry-level and lateral Paramedic/Firefighter candidates are accepted, provided they are enrolled in a paramedic program or hold Washington State or National Registry Paramedic Certification.
Can I volunteer with North Mason RFA?
Yes. The Authority offers Community Volunteer Firefighter/EMT, Student Firefighter/EMT, Community Response Team, and Wildland Volunteer Firefighter paths, with free training provided.
How many calls does the department respond to each year?
Approximately 2,600 alarms annually, with nearly 85% being emergency medical responses.