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BOTHELL FIRE DEPARTMENT
10726 BEARDSLEE BLVD.
BOTHELL, WASHINGTON 98011
425-806-6242
http://www.bothellwa.gov

Updated: June 11, 2025

Classification: Entry Level Firefighter

The City of Bothell Fire Department is currently building a list of applicant profiles from National Testing Network (NTN) to create an active eligibility list. The City anticipates several vacancies needing to be filled in January 2026. To be considered for this round of hiring, all testing and application submissions must be completed by 5:00PM PST, July 11, 2025.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

All testing and City of Bothell’s online application must be completed by July 11, 2025, at 5:00 pm.

Please note: Candidates must provide all the following or they will be disqualified from the process.

Go to National Testing Network and choose Bothell Fire Department under firefighter jobs.
- Complete FireTEAM testing through National Testing Network within the previous year (between July 30, 2024, and July 31, 2025).
Complete a valid CPAT test within the previous year (between July 30, 2024, and July 31, 2025). Verifiable CPAT certifications will be accepted from NTN or a licensed testing facility.
Complete the City’s online application, which can be found on the City of Bothell Website under the Jobs icon and also linked here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/bothellwa. Click on the green APPLY button on the upper, right hand corner of the page.
- If you are a Veteran requesting Veteran’s preference, please attach to your City application the Veteran’s Scoring Criteria Form and ‘Form DD214’ or ‘NGB 22.’

Testing Fee Waiver: Bothell Fire Department participates in NTN’s fee waiver program to help our applicants with a financial need to afford testing fees. To find out more and to apply, visit NTN’s FAQ page on their website.

Salary Information: 2025 rates: $7,525.03 per month (0-12 months)

2025 IAFF Current Benefits Summary:

100% Employer-paid Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage (employee and eligible dependents)
LEOFF 2 State Pension Plan
457 Deferred Compensation Plan with Employer match
Healthcare Reimbursement Account: The City contributes to a VEBA HRA: $3,500/yr for employee only or $5,500/yr for a family.
Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan as a way to save money to pay for health-related expenses upon retirement.
Long-term Disability Insurance
Wellness Program
Paid Sick Leave, Vacation, and Holiday Pay
Education Incentive and Tuition Reimbursement
GI Bill reimbursement eligibility for Training Programs (Veterans)

Department Overview: The City of Bothell Fire Department provides professional fire, emergency medical, hazmat, technical rescue and fire preventions services to the City of Bothell and within Snohomish County Fire District #10. Fire Chief Matt Cowan leads the department from three fully staffed fire stations with shift personnel working a four-platoon schedule. The Department not only responds to fire, EMS and rescue emergencies but also provides a full range of non-emergency services including Fire Marshal/fire prevention, public education, and professional training.

City Information: The City of Bothell is located in two Counties: King and Snohomish. We are in the midst of a downtown revitalization program. Bothell is located approximately 12 miles northeast of Seattle. The City serves residents through a council committed to the open and responsive government. City employees are committed to providing the highest quality Municipal services.

Population: The City of Bothell and Snohomish County Fire District #10 population is just over 55,000 and daytime population can exceed 80,000.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Age Requirement: Candidates must be at least eighteen (18) years of age or older by certification date of eligibility list.

Educational Requirement: Candidates must have a high school diploma or have passed an equivalency test (GED)

Driver's License: Upon employment, and while employed, must hold and continuously maintain, a valid Washington State Driver’s License.

Physical and Medical Requirements:
Ability to meet the medical and physical requirements as specified in the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1582.

Additional Requirements:
Successful completion of a pre-employment background check, psychological examination, medical examination and drug screen test.

All applicants shall be a citizen of the United States of America, a lawful permanent resident, or a deferred action for childhood arrivals recipient (DACA), who can read and write the English language.

DESIRABLE TRAITS AND ABILITIES:

Enthusiasm/desire for public service.
Mechanical aptitude/experience.
Basic computer skills and information technology competencies.
Interpersonal skills—ability to relate to others, effective oral communication skills.
High level of ethical standards and moral integrity.
Ability to deal with adversity/physical and emotional stress.
Demonstrates bravery and courage, willing to take risks and sacrifice to help others.
Experience in public/community service, customer service/relations.
Empathy, concern for others, and strong values of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Interest/experience in working in a team oriented environment.
Commitment to high level of physical fitness.
Understanding of maintaining a professional public image.
Ability to work under unpredictable hazardous conditions such as suppressing a fire or responding to an emergency medical call.
Ability to work in an outdoor environment subject to extremes of temperature, inclement weather, and intermittent exposure to dust, fumes, and loud noise.

Please refer to the City of Bothell Firefighter Job Description for more detail.

We are committed to being a safe, equitable, and inclusive workplace and community.

The City of Bothell is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. Our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds, who share a passion for improving people’s lives.

The City of Bothell recruits, hires, trains, promotes, compensates, and administers all personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We seek to recruit and hire talented and engaged job candidates from a widely diverse range of backgrounds. We celebrate the diversity in our workplace and community and believe it makes us stronger.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please send an email to hrhelpdesk@bothellwa.gov.

To learn more about the City of Bothell’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, visit the DEI page at the City of Bothell’s website.

If you have any questions regarding the application process, please email Hae Choe (Recruitment Coordinator) at hae.choe@bothellwa.gov or at 425-806-6206.

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