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SNOHOMISH COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NO. 17
(GRANITE FALLS FIRE DEPARTMENT)
P.O. BOX 1049 116
GRANITE FALLS, WASHINGTON 98252
(360)691-5553
http://gffd17.org

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Updated: June 16, 2025

Job Classification: Part-Time Firefighter/EMT-B

Granite Falls Fire is building an ongoing list for the position of Part-Time Firefighter and anticipates filling these vacancies immediately following the close of this posting. Qualified candidates not initially selected will remain in the pool of applicants for a period of 12-months.

Salary Information: $18.50hr - $19.50hr

Benefit Information: BVFF or PERS Retirement, $25,000 life insurance, AD&D, Annual Training Allowance (After one year of continuous employement).

Contact Information:
Assistant Chief Chad Crandall
360-691-5553
425-499-2877
chad.crandall@gffd17.org

Department Overview: Snohomish County Fire District #17 covers 50.5sq miles from two stations. We are a combination fire department consisting of 3 Chief Officers, 1 Administrative Lieutenant, 1 Office Assistant, 3 Captains, 12 full-time Firefighter/EMT’s, 4 fulltime Paramedics and 25 part-time employees who obtain a great deal of experience and opportunity to expand on their current knowledge and skill.

PTE’s are assigned to a platoon and will become an integral part of their shift during the probationary period.

Area Information: Serving the City of Granite Falls and the surrounding 50.5 square miles of mostly rural unincorporated Snohomish County.

Population: 14,000+

Job Requirements

Age:
18

Citizenship Required:
Yes

High School Grad / GED:
Yes

Driver's License:
Yes

Ability to Read/Speak English:
Yes

Vision:
Must meet the vision requirements specified in NFPA 1582.

EMT Certification:
Required by date of hire.

IFSAC Certifications:
Required by date of hire.

IFSAC Firefighter 1
IFSAC Hazmat Operations

Hiring Process:
Based on an application review and written exam score, qualifying candidates will be requested to complete a department specific employment application. The number of individuals selected to continue in the process from the pool of qualified applicants at any given time will be based on the District’s staffing requirements.

Specific Disqualifiers/Behaviors: Felony, Criminal Activity Disqualifiers:
The following criminal history elements are automatic disqualifiers, candidates should not apply for a position with Granite Falls Fire if they have:

Any Felony Convictions.
Any Misdemeanor Convictions related to sexual misconduct, property crimes or violence.
Other Misdemeanor Convictions within 5 years.

Driving Disqualifiers: The following driving history elements will be strongly scrutinized before consideration:

Conviction for driving under the influence within the last 10 years.
Any at fault accidents within the last 5 years.
2 or more moving violations within the last 12 months.
5 or more moving violations within the past 60 months.

Drug Use Disqualifiers: Candidates will be required to complete a drug/alcohol screening during the fit for duty exam. A positive test will disqualify potential candidates.
Employment Disqualifiers: A comprehensive background investigation is conducted on applicants to establish evidence of good moral character, a well-adjusted personality, community commitment, fire service adaptability, and a pattern of conduct acceptable to our agency. Background investigation and reference checks will include the candidate’s completion of a statement of personal history and work experience.

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