Full-Time Firefighter Paramedic

All wages and benefits are negotiated by Spokane County Fire District 8 Firefighters IAFF Local 3711. The current contract expires December 31, 2027.

Starting January 1, 2026 Step A Firefighter/Paramedic salary:

• Starting wage: $78,603.28
• After 16 weeks: $88,428.69
• After 6 months: $98,254.11 -90% salary of top step Firefighter/Paramedic

Paid Time Off:

• Vacation: 120 hours annually/10 hours monthly (based on shift work accruals)
• Sick Leave: 240 hours annually/20 hours month accrual. 1st year pre-loaded (based on shift work accruals)

Medical:

• Medical, Dental & Orthodontia: currently $232.57 Monthly. Covers employee, spouse and all dependents.
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement VEBA : Up to $1750.00 annually. Loaded January- prorated based on start date https://www.hraveba.org/faq/
• MERP (medical expense reimbursement plan): $125.00 Monthly (available upon retirement) https://iaffmerp.org/about-the-plan/merp-overview/

Retirement:

• Retirement Washington State LEOFF Plan 2 - Defined Benefit Contribution (Pension) – https://www.drs.wa.gov/plan/leoff2/
• DCP- Retirement Match Contribution : Up to $366.47 Monthly Match

All wages and benefits are negotiated by Spokane County Fire District 8 Firefighters IAFF Local 3711. The current contract expires December 31, 2027.