Applications now open! Deadline April 30th
Cowlitz County Fire District 1 is seeking motivated and community-driven individuals to apply for its Resident Intern Firefighter Program. This program is designed to provide a structured pathway into the fire service by combining hands-on emergency response experience with professional training and certification.
This is a unique opportunity for individuals from Cowlitz County, Clark County, and surrounding areas to gain the skills, experience, and qualifications necessary to pursue a full-time career in the fire service—without leaving their home community.
Application and hiring process:
- Application deadline
- Application review
- Official invitation to testing day will be sent to selected applicants on
- Testing will include: CPAT, Aptitude Test, Oral Interview CPAT:
- Official offer will be given to selected candidates by
Testing:
- CPAT:
- Aptitude Test and Oral Interview









Send application, cover letter, copy of driver’s license, HS Diploma, and certifications to:
Battalion Chief Kash VanCleef
k.vancleef@cowlitz1.com
Or by mail:
Battalion Chief Kash VanCleef
PO Box 10
Woodland WA, 98674
