Firefighter/Paramedic - Lateral

City of Bremerton•Bremerton, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Bremerton Fire Department is hiring lateral Firefighter/Paramedics committed to public service, teamwork, continuous learning, and serving the community. Under the direction of a unit supervisor, Firefighter/Paramedics respond to emergency fire, medical, rescue, and other calls; use specialized equipment to protect life and property; suppress and extinguish fires; provide emergency medical care; and perform rescue operations. They 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 Firefighter/Paramedics are expected to apply the techniques, equipment, procedures, and skills of the firefighting and paramedic professions. As training progresses, they assume increasing responsibility for applying these skills in accordance with Bremerton Fire Department policies and operating procedures. The work is physically demanding and includes emergency response in hazardous locations, elevated areas, confined spaces, and areas with limited access. The anticipated selection process includes an application and minimum qualification review, an oral board interview, eligibility-list placement, a Fire Chief or designee interview, a conditional offer, and pre-employment screening. Candidates must pass the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) before receiving a conditional offer. Final appointment is subject to completing required pre-employment conditions and Civil Service requirements.

Requirements

At least 18 years old.
High school diploma or equivalent.
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 year of full-time, paid career firefighter/paramedic experience with a fire agency.
Successful completion of fire agency probation.
Submit a valid driver license, resume, current paramedic certification, and IFSAC or ProBoard Firefighter 1 and Hazmat Ops documentation with the application.
Successfully complete the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) before receiving a conditional offer.
Successfully pass required physical examination, psychological evaluation, background check, drug screening, driving-record check, and applicable employment, certification, and reference checks; submit a current driver’s abstract.
Be able to safely perform physically demanding fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical tasks, including lifting heavy objects, controlling pressurized hoselines, pumps and ladders, and entering hazardous locations, elevated areas, confined spaces, and areas with limited access.
Demonstrate the ability to learn quickly, make sound decisions under pressure, communicate clearly and professionally, work effectively as part of a team, and apply laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and technical information.

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 paramedic protocols, equipment, and supplies until patients are 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 paramedic and emergency medical equipment and supplies, including intravenous and oxygen equipment, blood pressure cuffs, bandages, and other patient-care equipment.
Participate in patient assessment, treatment, stabilization, and transportation in accordance with applicable protocols and department procedures.
Perform emergency tasks using 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 maintenance of 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 after 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.
Maintain physical and mental readiness and contribute to a positive team environment.