Employment

If there is an immediate threat to life or property, CALL 911. For non-emergencies, call 425-407-3999. 

Mukilteo Fire Department is run by a dedicated team of self-motivated professionals who deliver high quality care to the community. When an opportunity to join our team arises, the job will be posted here and we encourage all who embody those characteristics to apply!

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About the Mukilteo Fire Department

The Mukilteo Fire Department traces its history back to 1922, when the first fire hydrants were installed in Old Town. In 1940, Snohomish Fire Protection District Number 2 was formed preceding the incorporation of the City of Mukilteo in 1947. Then in 1962 the Snohomish Fire Protection District and the Mukilteo Volunteer Fire Department became two separate entities and contracted fire protection for the City of Mukilteo. The department was staffed solely by volunteers until 1992 when the first career firefighters were hired. The department continued as a combination volunteer/career department until 2010 when it became a fully paid department. Our goal has always been to continuously adapt to meet the needs of our community.

Today, the department has a full-time sworn staff of 27 members, a Senior Department Assistant, a Fire Marshal, and a Fire Chief. The Fire Department occupies two fire stations strategically placed in the community. Fire Station 24 is in Old Town and Fire Station 25 is located in Harbour Pointe. The Fire Department provides services in fire suppression, advanced life support emergency medical services, fire and life safety education, and fire prevention. The Fire Department's mission has remained the same for over 100 years. We exist to protect life, property, and the environment by providing the dynamic services of our organization 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

The Fire Chief is the administrative head of the department. The 27 sworn staff members respond from both fire stations (24 & 25). Each station has 3 personnel on duty around the clock. The 3 shifts (A, B, & C) work a 48/96 rotation. Those personnel staff a fire engine or ambulance, depending on the emergency. All administrative staff offices are located at station 25 in Harbour Pointe. 

The department receives funding from the City’s general fund, an EMS levy, and ambulance transport billing. See below for the most recent organizational chart.

MFD Organizational Chart (PDF)

Current Salary & Benefits

2024 salary range for firefighter position: $6,665.42 to $8,339.72 per month, plus applicable incentives.

Paramedic Incentive

  • 8% per month of Step E Firefighter base pay for Probationary Firefighter/Paramedics
  • 10% per month of Step E Firefighter base pay for Probationary Firefighter/Paramedics

Education Incentive

  • 2% for Associate’s Degree
  • 4% for Bachelor’s Degree

Longevity Pay 

  • 1% of base salary at completion of 6-10 consecutive years of service
  • 2% of base salary at completion of 11-15 consecutive years of service
  • 3% of base salary at completion of 16-20 consecutive years of service
  • 4% of base salary at completion of 21+ consecutive years of service

Insurance Benefits 

  • Medical Insurance:
    • AWC Regence High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)
    • Employer pays 100% of employee's premium and 90% of dependent's premiums
  • Health Savings Account (HSA):
    • Employer contributes $3,000 per year for employee w/dependent(s) or $1,500 per year for employee-only.
  • Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
  • Dental and Vision:
    • AWC Delta Dental Plan F with Orthodontia Rider III
    • AWC Vision Service Plan (VSP) $10 Plan
    • Employer pays 100% of employee and dependent premiums
  • Employee Assistance Program:
    • Employer pays 100% of employee and dependent premiums
  • Life Insurance
  • Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan (MERP)
    • Employer pays 100% (or up to $75) for employee participation in the Washington State Council or Firefighters Employee Benefit Trust
  • Medical Insurance Opt-Out Program
  • Wellness Program
  • Other voluntary plans available

Leave

  • Paid Vacation:
    • Progressive accrual beginning with 144 hours per year (6 shifts)
  • Paid Holidays:
    • Six shifts to be taken off, sold back, or a combination thereof
  • Paid Sick Leave:
    • Accrues twenty four (24) hours per month for 24-hour shift workers, 8 hours per month for 40-hour workers

Investment & Retirement Programs

  • LEOFF II Retirement Plan
  • 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan - In lieu of participation in Social Security. Employer contribution equal to 2.22% of base monthly salary; additional 2.22% matched one dollar for every two dollars contributed by employee.
  • Flexible Spending Account for Healthcare and Dependent Care

Additional

  • Tuition and Book Reimbursement Offerings

Applicant Information

The hiring process for both lateral and entry-level candidates has been established by the Mukilteo Civil Service Commission and testing is administered by the City’s Civil Service Examiner. Additional testing may include oral board interview, physical skills assessment, Chief’s interview, background investigation, medical exam/drug screening, and a psychological evaluation. See below for list of agency disqualifiers.

MFD Agency Disqualifiers

Firefighter/Paramedic and Firefighter/EMT positions are represented by the International Association of Fire Fighters (Local 3482).

The City of Mukilteo is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.  Accommodation for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request. We encourage workforce diversity.