Firefighter and Firefighter Paramedic (Entry-Level)

City of Longview WA•Longview, WA

59d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a skilled position requiring a wide range of mechanical abilities, interpersonal skills, technical knowledge, and discipline under emergency conditions. The work involves response on apparatus for fire suppression, management and control of hazardous materials, and exposures to property and life safety hazards. This includes use of heavy extrication equipment, specialized tools, and technical rescue support. This position also responds and renders basic life support (EMT) and advanced life support (Paramedic) during rescue and aid incidents. Non-emergency work includes fire prevention inspections, public education, training, maintenance and testing of equipment. Fire and medical response is provided by the City 24 hours a day. Firefighters are assigned to 24 hour shifts on one of three shifts within the organization.

Requirements

Valid motor vehicle operator's license
Public Safety Written Exam
CPAT (within last 12 months)
Washington State or National Registry EMT Certification (for Firefighter EMT)
Washington State or National Registry Paramedic Certification (for Firefighter Paramedic)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (for Firefighter Paramedic)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (for Firefighter Paramedic)
Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) or equivalent certifications (for Firefighter Paramedic)
Successfully complete the City of Longview Civil Service entrance evaluation and examination process, to include meeting the minimum requirements of age, education, experience, physical abilities, and citizenship.
Successfully complete the probationary training requirements within specified time frames including written examination on training standards and performance of standard manipulative skills.
Candidates must be able to perform a variety of duties and body mechanics ranging from low to high intensity activity.
Frequent use of both hands and arms in reaching/handling/grasping while performing duties.
Constant use of sight, hearing and speech abilities necessary to perform required duties.
Frequent mental alertness, attention to detail and concentration.
Medium to high degree of accuracy required in all job tasks.
Must be able to work independently and in a team environment; make independent decisions as necessary or take orders and direction from superiors without question.
Must possess self-discipline to complete all tasks as assigned.
Must be able to plan and organize work, work under pressure, possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written required in classroom training; must possess good reading comprehension skills to absorb technical and legal data; requires extensive knowledge of all applicable laws and regulations within the fire department.
Knowledge of modern firefighting techniques including size-up, incident command practices, hose lays, pumping, principles in the use of water in firefighting, ventilation, salvage and overhaul, use of the personnel accountability system, hazardous materials accident mitigation practices, rescue techniques and emergency medical practices; fire prevention codes, ordinances, regulations, laws and policies; geography of the city, including location of major streets and target hazards; department rules and regulations; all pertinent safety regulations and practices.
Ability to read and interpret fire codes, reference manuals, and emergency plans.
Ability to respond from off duty and work evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.
Ability to follow orders within a para-military organization.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers and the public.
Ability to withstand strenuous physical labor for short periods of time.

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree or Paramedic Certification (required within five years of appointment if not possessed at time of application)
Residency requirement: refer to Article 24 and Addendum F of the current IAFF 828 Collective Bargaining Agreement

Responsibilities

Response on apparatus for fire suppression
Management and control of hazardous materials
Response to property and life safety hazards
Use of heavy extrication equipment, specialized tools, and technical rescue support
Respond and render basic life support (EMT) and advanced life support (Paramedic) during rescue and aid incidents
Fire prevention inspections
Public education
Training
Maintenance and testing of equipment

Benefits

Choice of Kaiser/Regence Medical Plan with HRA and VEBA
Kaiser/VSP Vision Programs
Choice of Willamette/Delta Dental Programs
Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account 125 Plan
Washington State Paid Family Leave Benefit
Washington State LEOFF 2 Pension Plan
Mission Square 457 Deferred Compensation Plan plus City Contribution of 7.5%
Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan (MERP) $150/month (half paid by the city)
Bachelor’s Degree Educational Premium 3% of top step firefighter
Longevity 10+ Years Starting at 4% MFF Base Rate
Specialty Position Premiums: Maritime, Rope, CSR, Maintenance, EMS Evaluator, training management group, OTEP. 2%-3% of top step firefighter
72 hours of holiday pay per year: 3 hours per pay period
Negotiated COLA Step Raises through Master Firefighter
Double Time Emergency Callback Overtime