Fire Department · Combination
Spokane County Fire District #9
Mead, WA · Spokane County
No active openings right now
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Department careers page ↗Spokane County Fire District 9 provides fire, rescue, and emergency medical services to a cluster of communities north of the city of Spokane, Washington, including Fairwood, Mead, Nine Mile Falls, Orchard Prairie, Five Mile, Morgan Acres, and Country Homes/Linwood.
The district runs nine stations (numbered 91 through 99). A few stations are staffed around the clock by career personnel and augmented by volunteers on call, while several outlying stations are staffed by on-call volunteers, making SCFD9 a true combination department.
Its apparatus fleet reflects a mixed suburban/wildland service area, including engines, brush units, a water tender, and an aerial tower company, matching the range of terrain from developed neighborhoods to the wildland-urban interface near Mt. Spokane.
MissionTo serve the public by providing efficient and effective protection of life and property from the adverse effects of fire, medical emergencies, and other hazardous situations.
Firefighter hiring at SCFD9 is periodic; at the time of writing the district lists no open full-time firefighter positions, with only a part-time temporary maintenance role posted. Current openings are managed through the district's BambooHR careers portal.
The district also maintains a volunteer firefighter program, with training in firefighting and rescue techniques, CPR, and fire apparatus operation. Prospective applicants are directed to contact the administration office at ADMIN@SCFD9.ORG or (509) 466-4602 for details.
Benefits
The district advertises competitive wages, comprehensive benefits packages, and the security of a long-term career, but does not publish specific salary or benefit details on its site.
Is Spokane County Fire District 9 hiring firefighters right now?
At the time of writing the district lists no open full-time firefighter positions; only a part-time temporary maintenance role is posted. Current openings are posted on the district's BambooHR careers portal.
How do I apply for a job at SCFD9?
Applications for current openings go through the district's careers portal (scfd9.bamboohr.com/careers). For questions, contact the administration office at ADMIN@SCFD9.ORG or (509) 466-4602.
Does the district use volunteers?
Yes. SCFD9 is a combination department. Several stations are staffed by on-call volunteers, and the district runs a volunteer firefighter program with training in firefighting, rescue, CPR, and apparatus operation. Contact the administration office to learn more.
What qualities does SCFD9 look for in candidates?
The district says it seeks commitment and dedication, aptitude, capability, courage, vision, and a willingness to constantly learn, train, and grow. Specific certification, age, or education requirements are not published on the site.
What kind of pay and benefits does the district offer?
SCFD9 advertises competitive wages, comprehensive benefits packages, and the security of a long-term career, but does not publish specific salary figures or a benefits breakdown online.