Lateral Firefighter Paramedic

City of Everett • Everett, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Everett is accepting applications for the civil service examination for a Lateral Firefighter Paramedic. This role involves general firefighting duties, including combating, extinguishing, and preventing fires, as well as providing paramedic-level emergency medical care in accordance with the Snohomish County Prehospital Treatment Guidelines, Protocols and Procedures. The primary responsibilities focus on the protection of life and property through fire suppression and EMS activities. This includes emergency medical response and the identification and treatment of life-threatening illness or injury, performed strictly according to Snohomish County Protocols. The work requires performing hazardous or stressful tasks under emergency conditions that may involve strenuous exertion in difficult circumstances. Employees in this classification must apply both special firefighting skills and technical paramedical skills acquired through work experience and specialized training/certification programs. A substantial amount of time is dedicated to training, performing inspections, and maintaining stations and equipment. Field performance reviews are required.

Requirements

• Currently employed as a full-time, paid, career structural firefighter.
• A minimum of 24 months of continuous service as a full-time career firefighter.
• At least 12 concurrent months of service as a certified Paramedic in the State of Washington, holding NREMT-P or NRP certification.
• Current certification at the IFSAC FF-I and HazMat Awareness level.
• Possession of a current State of Washington Paramedic certification or National Registry Paramedic (NRP) eligible for Washington State reciprocity, and maintain such certification for the duration of employment.
• Excellent physical condition.
• U.S. Citizenship, a lawful permanent resident, or deferred action for childhood arrivals recipients (DACA).
• Attainment of the age of 21 years by date of hire.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire, a Washington State Driver License and maintain such license for the duration of employment.
• Possession of a current CPAT.
• Submission to thorough background checks, including psychological, physical, and medical evaluations; employment reference checks; and verification of all applicable certifications.
• Successful completion and maintenance of Emergency Vehicle Incident Prevention (EVIP) qualifications.
• New employees must participate in, and successfully complete, the requirements of the Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee (JATC) program within 3 years of hire.
• Ability and willingness to successfully complete the mandated course of instruction at the Everett Fire Department sponsored academy and subsequent department field training programs.
• All new hire firefighters are required to participate in the Respiratory Protection Program.
• Read, write and speak the English language with sufficient proficiency to communicate effectively in person, over fire radios, and through written reports.
• Read and interpret maps, plans, and diagrams.
• Maintain physical ability required to perform demanding tasks and to perform effectively in critical emergency situations.
• Support diversity and multi-cultural understanding in the workplace and the community.

Nice To Haves

• Cope with situations firmly, courteously, tactfully and with respect for the rights of all citizens-while providing high quality customer service when serving the public.
• Work with composure in adverse, dangerous or unpleasant conditions while using good judgement and reason to mitigate the issue.
• Perform assignments with confidentiality, integrity, ingenuity, and inventiveness.
• Effectively operate, maintain and train co-workers on fire apparatus and equipment.
• Work safely and in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, and City policies, laws, and standards.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, other city staff, and the public.
• Relate to others in a courteous and respectful manner even under stressful conditions.
• Work within a command structure requiring adherence to orders.
• Work independently when appropriate.
• Use departmental computers and related software applications.
• Maintain a work environment free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Responsibilities

• Perform full Firefighter duties.
• Respond to incidents of fire, explosions or hazardous materials and mitigate the problem.
• Respond on medic unit, engine or ladder to life-threatening illnesses or injuries and provide EMS care.
• Identify and treat illnesses and injuries, according to Snohomish County Protocols.
• Operate a wide variety of fire equipment, including, but not limited to, fire engines, aerial ladders, aid units, ground ladders, hoses and nozzles.
• Operate a wide variety of medical equipment, including, but not limited to cardiac defibrillator/monitor, ACLS protocol medications, intravenous needles and fluids, backboards, dressings, and splints.
• Proficiently operate mobile and desktop computers to record and care for patients.
• Participate in drills, simulated catastrophes, classes, or other learning/training exercises.
• Participate in public relations activities to inform citizens of EMS and suppression program goals, objectives, and attributes.
• Perform general maintenance work on Fire Department equipment and quarters.
• Perform related work as required.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement pension through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems LEOFF 2
• Basic life insurance plans
• Accrue vacation
• Accrue sick
• Accrue holidays

What This Job Offers

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