Lateral Entry Firefighter

Vashon Island Fire & Rescue • Vashon, WA

7d • $90,791 - $110,720 • Onsite

About The Position

Join Vashon Island Fire & Rescue as a Lateral Firefighter/EMT. Vashon Island Fire & Rescue (VIFR) proudly serves nearly 11,000 full-time residents, providing emergency medical services, fire suppression, and rescue operations. VIFR is seeking experienced, motivated professionals passionate about public service and ready to bring their skills to a high-performing agency. Lateral firefighters at VIFR can expand their skills and take on advanced operational roles such as Rope Rescue Technician, Rescue Swimmer, and Wildland Team Firefighter.

Requirements

• Currently employed as a full-time career Firefighter/EMT
• Completion of a fire academy equivalent to King County Zone 3/SKCFTC Recruit Academy
• WA state EMT or NREMT certification (with ability to meet WA reciprocity)
• IFSAC or Pro Board Firefighter I and II certification
• High school graduate (or GED), at least 18 years old
• WA State driver’s license (or able to obtain within 30 days)
• Tobacco and marijuana free at pre-employment screening

Nice To Haves

• Two years’ experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency medical services
• Provide fire suppression
• Provide rescue operations
• Expand skills in rope rescue
• Participate in rescue swimmer program
• Join the wildland fire team and deploy to fires statewide

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical/vision/dental premiums
• 4.5% base wage employer contribution to deferred compensation
• VEBA/HRA
• Disability coverage
• LEOFF II retirement

What This Job Offers

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