Lateral Firefighter (Multiple Vacancies)

City of Kirkland•Kirkland, WA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Kirkland Fire Department is seeking up to three Lateral Firefighters who are passionate about serving their community and answering the call in times of need. We are looking for individuals who are committed to protecting life, property, and the environment through professional emergency response and compassionate public service. Working for the Kirkland Fire Department provides a unique opportunity to join a collaborative, community-focused team that values preparedness, teamwork, and continuous learning. Our firefighters take pride in delivering high-quality emergency medical care, fire suppression services, and public safety education while building trust and connection through the Kirkland community.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or a GED.
No less than two years' experience and have served for a minimum of one (1) out of the past three (3) years in the capacity of a full-time paid (career) Firefighter with an agency providing emergency medical and fire protection services.
Graduated from a training academy which meets current NFPA 1001 (National Fire Protection Association) Firefighter I and II requirements.
Must possess a current EMT (Emergency Medical Technician level certification within the State of Washington.
Must have a valid Washington State Driver's License and ability to remain insurable under the City's insurance to operate motor vehicles.
Successful completion of background check, medical exam, psychological assessment, physical assessment, and must meet such age and physical standards as may be prescribed.
Must Pass a physical fitness test, and EMS skills evaluation, and Firefighter skills evaluation.
Ability to obtain and maintain a working knowledge of fire suppression techniques.
Ability to perform prolonged and arduous work under adverse conditions and to maintain an adequate level of physical fitness at all times.
Ability to achieve and maintain certified status as an Emergency Medical Technician.
Ability to learn a wide variety of firefighting duties and methods within a reasonable working test period.

Nice To Haves

Firefighter 2: Completion of 12 months of continuous employment.
Firefighter 3: Completion of 24 months of continuous employment, have and maintain EMT certification.
Firefighter 4: Completion of 36 months of continuous employer, have and maintain EMT-D certification.
Firefighter 5: Completion of 48 months of continuous employment, have and maintain EMT-D certification.

Responsibilities

Respond to fire alarms with a company; lays and connects hose, holds nozzles and direct water stream; raises and climbs ladders; uses chemical extinguishers, bars, hooks, lines, and other equipment.
Drive fire apparatus; operates pumps, and other auxiliary fire apparatus.
Ventilates burning buildings by opening windows and skylights or cutting holes in roofs and floors.
Removes persons from danger and administers emergency care to injured or ill persons.
Performs general maintenance work in the upkeep of department property, clean and washes walls and floors, cares for grounds around station; making minor repairs, washes, hangs and dries hose; washes, cleans, polishes, maintains, and tests apparatus and equipment.
Performs salvage and overhaul operations such as throwing salvage covers, sweeping water and removing debris.
Participates in fire drills and attends classes in firefighting and emergency medical care.
Inspects buildings to determine fire hazards.
Performs other work as assigned.
Writes and maintains accurate reports.
At higher level of Firefighter, instructs job skills to others.
May be required to perform duties as a disaster worker in the event of a disaster affecting the City of Kirkland. This may require returning to work during off-hours or remaining at work past normal work hours.
Performs administrative and/or technical support tasks for Fire Administration such as computer data entry, maintaining maps, researching programs and issues, and other related support tasks.
Instructs the public in fire and emergency medical safety.