Firefighter/Paramedic - Lateral

City of Bremerton • Bremerton, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Bremerton Fire Department is seeking Lateral Firefighter/Paramedic candidates who are committed to public service, teamwork, continuous learning, and serving the community. This role involves responding to emergency fire, medical, rescue, and other calls, using specialized equipment to protect life and property, suppressing and extinguishing fires, providing emergency medical care, and performing rescue operations. Firefighter/Paramedics also maintain apparatus, facilities, equipment, and supplies in a constant state of readiness and participate in training, inspections, investigations, public education, fire prevention, pre-incident planning, recordkeeping, and routine station activities. Lateral Firefighters/paramedics are expected to successfully apply the techniques, equipment, procedures, and skills necessary to perform the work of the firefighting and paramedic profession. As training progresses, firefighters assume increasing responsibility for applying those skills in accordance with Bremerton Fire Department policies and operating procedures.

Requirements

• At least 18 years old
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Possess a current Nationally registered Paramedic or Washington State Emergency Medical Service Paramedic certification
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Washington State driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Washington State Emergency Vehicle Incident Prevention training/certification as required
• One (1) year of full-time, paid career firefighter/paramedic experience with a fire agency
• Successful completion of fire agency probation
• CPAT Certificate from a licensed testing facility within 12 months of application submission date
• Valid Driver License
• Resume including three professional references
• Current Paramedic Certification
• IFSAC or ProBoard Firefighter 1 and Hazmat Ops
• Candidates must be capable of safely performing the physical tasks required during emergency response, including lifting heavy objects, controlling equipment such as pressurized hoselines, pumps and ladders, and entering hazardous locations, elevated areas, confined spaces, and areas with limited access.
• Demonstrate the physical and psychological readiness necessary to successfully complete firefighter training.
• Committed to maintaining physical and mental readiness and contributing to a positive team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Regular City employees applying for and passing an Open Examination will have seven-point five (7.5) percent of their PASSING score added to establish their final score.
• Qualified applicants who have been laid off or have received notice of layoff from a position outside of the City of Bremerton within twelve (12) months of the date of this announcement, will have five (5) percent of the PASSING score added to their examination score to establish their final score for the eligibility register.
• Veterans, who have passed an examination, shall be entitled to preference pursuant to Chapter 41.04 RCW.

Responsibilities

• Respond to fire, emergency medical, rescue, and other emergency calls.
• Perform fire suppression, rescue, emergency medical, salvage, and related emergency operations.
• Provide advanced prehospital medical care using specialized paramedic protocols, equipment, and supplies to preserve life until the patient is transported and transferred to medical facilities and physician care.
• Apply regional emergency medical services, protocols, regulations, and techniques.
• Safely operate fire apparatus, emergency vehicles, radios, and specialized equipment.
• Use and apply paramedic and emergency medical equipment and supplies, including intravenous equipment, oxygen equipment, blood pressure cuffs, bandages, and other patient-care equipment.
• Participate in patient assessment, treatment, stabilization, and transportation in accordance with applicable paramedic protocols and department procedures.
• Perform fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical tasks while operating hoses, pumps, ladders, breathing apparatus, extrication equipment, ropes, and other emergency tools.
• Participate in mutual-aid and major emergency operations.
• Prepare accurate reports and documentation following emergency incidents.
• Assist with fire inspections, complaint investigations, and code-enforcement activities.
• Assist with pre-incident plans and maintaining fire-service information.
• Participate in fire prevention, disaster preparedness, public education, school programs, and community activities.
• Clean, test, inspect, replenish, and restore equipment and supplies following emergency responses.
• Maintain apparatus, facilities, equipment, and supplies.
• Maintain records and identify equipment or supply needs.
• Participate in drills, training programs, department meetings, and instructional activities.
• Maintain required certifications and participate in continuing training.

Benefits

• Salary rates above include non-shift rates, longevity, 2% premium for ladder truck and boat operator, and 4% premium for equipment maintenance/SCBA responsibilities which employees are not eligible to receive until a date specified by the collective bargaining agreement or assigned by the Fire Chief.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED