SPOFR is offering an accelerated process for firefighter/paramedics, NO IFSAC cert needed! Come start your FF/PM career with our family.
Candidates can test on their schedule beginning the week of March 23rd, for an expedited process (background and physical) and accelerated start date. Based on previous fire or volunteer experience, SPOFR will train! Testing includes only a medic assessment and interview.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
– High school graduate or GED required.
– Must possess or have the ability to gain WA State and Pend Oreille County Paramedic certification.
– Must possess current certifications in CPR BLS Provider, ACLS and PALS or equivalent.
– Must possess a valid driver’s license with a driving record acceptable to the district’s insurance carrier.
– No felony convictions or disqualifying criminal history.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
– IFSAC Firefighter I Certified, or Equivalent training acceptable to SPOFR
– Washington State Hazardous Materials Awareness certified (or equivalent)
– NIMS / N.W.C.G. ICS 100, 200, 700 and 800
– N.W.C.G. Firefighter Type 2 (FFTII) qualification, or ability to obtain.
– Washington State SEI (Senior EMS Instructor)
Salary Range: FF/PM: 75,000 – 84,000 (48/96 Schedule)
Benefits include a $1,000 health stipend per month (paid toward either insurance or compensation), sick and vacation time, and all additional applicable benefits through the County of Pend Oreille.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Interested applicants may obtain an application from the District Office or on this webiste. Applicants are required to submit a cover letter, resume, and application by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Application packets can be mailed, dropped off at Station 31 during regular business hours, or emailed to serve@spofr.org.
South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue
325272 Highway 2
Newport, WA 99156
Please submit applications by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 20, 2026.
SPOFR administrative hours are 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday.
For additional information, please contact Chief Shane Stocking at (509) 447-5305.
