Firefighter/EMT

About the role

Firefighters provide emergency assistance, protecting life and property threatened by various hazards.

Responsibilities

• Receives, relays, and responds to emergency calls and alarms.
• Operates radio and other communication equipment.
• Lays hose, operates task related equipment, and participates in fire suppression and prevention activities.
• Performs salvage/overhaul operations.
• Administers first aid and provides emergency medical care to EMT-B level.
• Participates in continuing education classes on firefighting, emergency medical services, hazardous materials, rescue, extrication, and other Fire/EMS related subjects.
• Aids in developing plans for special assignments such as emergency preparedness, training programs, firefighting, hazardous materials, and emergency aid activities.
• Conducts public education programs on fire drills, safety, medical, and fire prevention topics.
• Inspects buildings, pre-plans, and tests hydrants.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum one (1) year of fire service experience.
• Current WA State or Nationally Registered EMT I certification.
• IFSAC Firefighter I, or equivalent, certification.
• IFSAC Hazardous Materials Operations, or equivalent, certification.
• The ability to obtain CPAT certification within the first year of employment.
• CPAT certification.
• EVIP certification without record of suspension or revocation in any state within six months of employment.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of driver safety practices.
• Knowledge of modern fire suppression and prevention and emergency medical service principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment.
• First aid and resuscitation techniques and their application as demonstrated through State Emergency Medical Technician Certification.
• Applicable laws, ordinances, departmental standard operating procedures, and regulations.

Skills & Abilities

• Support and promote the City’s mission, vision, and core values.
• Work non-standard workweeks.
• Perform strenuous or peak physical effort during emergency, training, or station maintenance activities.
• Act effectively in emergency and stressful situations.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Establish effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the general public.
• Be of good moral character and of temperate and industrious habits.

Special Requirements

• U.S. Citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States who can read and write the English language.
• At least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Valid Washington State driver's license and appropriate insurance at the time of hire (or within 30 days of start date).
• Ability to provide 36-month motor vehicle record.
• Pass appropriate background checks, including work-related physical examination.
• This position is considered safety-sensitive and is subject to pre-employment drug testing, including testing for cannabis.

Benefits

Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, deferred compensation plans, and an employee assistance program.