Applicants with interest to volunteer with PCFD 13 should follow the processes described below. To learn more about department needs please contact us at (253) 952-4776.

Administration & Support

Volunteers can support the staff with public information or fire prevention, provide refreshments, logistical support, deliver support vehicles, emergency lighting, equipment and supplies, and more! To determine your qualifications and department needs contact Fire Chief Jim Wassall. If you wish to be considered for an EMT or Firefighter/EMT position, please follow the instructions below.

Firefighters & EMTs

Persons interested in applying for a Volunteer position with PCFD 13 should first verify they meet the minimum requirements including licensing and driving records.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 18 years old, high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English fluently.
• Valid Washington state drivers license with very limited moving violations or outstanding tickets.
• No criminal record.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Thank you for considering our Volunteer Program. As of November 2025, we utilize a competitive process for recruitment of Volunteer Firefighter and EMT positions. We employ a winter process and a summer process. The next test date is tentatively scheduled for January 25th, 2026. If you complete the boxes above and click submit, you will be entered into our system. Having your NREMT or Washington State EMT certification is required for consideration to the winter recruitment process. The test date will involve a written test, EMS skills assessment, and oral board. Successful candidates will then move to background checks.

The summer process will be a similar process as described above. The date has not been set yet, but will occur prior to the beginning of Fire Academy in August (likely in early June). Having your EMT certification is desirable for Fire Academy, but is not mandatory.

We will update more as the program is refined.