Employment

Chief of Operations Application
 
The Chief of Operations, rank of Assistant Chief, is an exempt, non-union position with a salary range of $184,140 - $204,600. Please review the job description and submit your resume, along with a cover letter that includes answers to the supplemental questions below, to . First Review of resumes will be the week of August 24, 2026, and will be opened until filled. 
 
Supplemental Questions:
  3. Why do you want to be the Chief of Operations at BIFD?
     
Some Benefits we offer:
Firefighter Application
 
The Bainbridge Island Fire Department is now accepting applications to establish an eligibility list for future firefighter hiring opportunities. The current salary range is $89,719.33 - $119,625.77 and please review the job description.

Application packets must be picked up in person at Station 21 (8895 Madison Ave NE, Bainbridge Island), Monday–Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Additional information about the testing and selection process will be included in the application packet.

The Bainbridge Island Fire Department is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, social orientation, age, marital status, national origin, or physical disability unless based on a bonafide occupation qualification.