HomeMy WebLinkAboutIAFF Benefits SummaryUpdated: 04/30/2026
BENEFITS SUMMARY
Firefighters & Firefighter/Paramedics
MEDICAL INSURANCE: Employee and all eligible dependents covered for only $268.76/month.
Low deductible, $0 for individual, $200 for dependents, $600 for family.
Employees are eligible the first of the month following the first day of employment.
DENTAL INSURANCE: Employee and all eligible dependents covered for only $11.59/month.
Employees are eligible the first of the month following the first day of employment.
VISION INSURANCE: Employee and all eligible dependents are eligible for coverage provided by the City.
Employees are eligible the first of the month following the first day of employment.
LIFE INSURANCE: $50,000 basic life insurance provided by the City.
Supplemental life/AD&D coverage available for employees and dependents for low premiums.
LEOFF II RETIREMENT
PLAN:
The City of Pasco participates in Department of Retirement Systems that provides the LEOFF II plan for employees:
Employee contribution rate = 8.53%
Employer contribution rate = 5.32%
Contributions to retirement plans begin on the employee’s first scheduled pay date.
MISSION SQUARE
RETIREMENT PLAN:
Mission Square deferred compensation plan—automatic employer pre-tax contribution of 5% of base hourly wage.
Employee contribution options for pre-tax and Roth.
Contributions to retirement plans begin on the employee’s first scheduled pay date.
PAID HOLIDAYS: 11 per year (10 scheduled, 1 “floating”) - 12 hours of holiday leave are accrued for every holiday
Eligible for the first floating holiday after completion of the probationary period.
VACATION LEAVE:
SICK LEAVE: Accrual per pay period = 9 hours
Maximum accrual allowed = 1,440 hours
Front loaded 423 hours of sick leave upon hire, then accrual rate commences.
OTHER BENEFITS
OFFERED:
Above benefits may be subject to waiting periods , testing, or director approval.
Years of service Accrual/Pay period Maximum hours accrued
6th 5.23 hours 272
11th 6.15 hours 320
16th 6.76 hours 352
20th 8.0 hours 416
Other benefits as stipulated in the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Pasco and Local 1433 International Association of Firefighters
If you have any benefits questions, please contact Human Resources
E-mail: hr@pasco-wa.gov Phone: 509-545-3408
•Employee Assistance Program (counseling, legal and financial assis-
tance, home ownership and more!)
•HRA VEBA— Contribution provided by City &
Employee
•Guardian Long-Term Disability Insurance •Flexible Schedule
•Flexible Spending Plan (pre-tax deduction for med/dental and child
care)
•Bilingual and education (Associates/Bachelor’s)
incentive offered
•Aflac Insurance •Tuition Assistance
•Medical Trust—Automatic employer contribution of $100 per em-
ployee/month
•Education Incentive—AA 2%, BA 4%
•Specialty Team Pay