Lateral Firefighter (IFSAC FF-2)

City of Everett•Everett, WA

7d•$6,631 - $9,464•Onsite

About The Position

Advance your career by joining the City of Everett Fire Department! The City of Everett is accepting applications on an open/continuous basis for the civil service examination for LATERAL FIREFIGHTER. Note: Candidates must meet all the eligibility requirements below to be considered for this position. This is general duty firefighting work performing emergency and non-emergency tasks in the areas of fire suppression, hazardous materials, technical rescue, fire prevention, emergency or disaster preparedness, as well as responding to emergency medical calls and performing skilled Basic Life Support (BLS). The City of Everett employs six (6) Engine Companies (1 swing engine), two (2) Ladder Companies (1 swing ladder), three (3) ALS medic units, and three (3) BLS aid units. There are six (6) fire stations located throughout the city. There are 180 uniformed firefighters employed. In 2025 the Department was dispatched to approximately 25,744 incidents with about 21,087 being EMS incidents. The ranked eligible register established from this examination process will be used to fill all vacancies in this job class until the register expires in 12 months or is depleted. In addition, entry into this classification through an open/continuous basis is subject to a twelve (12) month probationary period. Successful candidates shall be subject to an extensive background to include a Washington State Patrol background inquiry pursuant to RCW 43.43.832. Hiring offers are contingent upon successful completion of a CPAT, LEOFF medical evaluation, and medical history review, which includes drug testing, and a psychological evaluation is a condition of employment. All candidates will be required to attend a 2-week pre academy in Everett, WA, a 13-week Snohomish County Fire Training Academy located in Stanwood, WA, and a 6-week post academy located in Everett, WA. This job classification is represented by the Everett Firefighters Union, IAFF Local 46. Under the supervision of a Company Officer, Firefighters are responsible for responding to a variety of fire calls that involve firefighting, fire prevention, and emergency medical assistance. The work also involves responding to and dealing with manmade and natural disasters that pose a threat to public safety. Incumbents often work in unpleasant, stressful, and hazardous conditions that generally require strenuous physical exertion for extended periods of time. Workplace hazards may also include emergency driving situations, exposure to chemicals, bloodborne and airborne pathogens, smoke, fumes, gases, extreme heat, working on ladders, and working in fire-induced weakened structures. Firefighters may also spend substantial amounts of time engaged in the routine inspection, cleaning, and maintenance of equipment, apparatus, and quarters, and in supervised firefighting, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or other related training. The work is performed according to detailed oral and/or written instructions and to specified policies, procedures, and practices learned on the job. Work methods and results are subject to continual inspection for accuracy and conformance to established departmental policies, procedures, and certification requirements. Field performance reviews may be required. For a full description of this position, please see the class specification on the City’s website.

Requirements

Currently employed as a paid full-time professional (structural) firefighter.
Minimum of two years verifiable work experience as a career firefighter/EMT at a single agency.
Successful completion of probationary period with current Firefighter employer.
Successful completion of a recognized full-time, career structural fire academy, as determined by the EFD Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee (JATC).
Current certification at the IFSAC or Pro Board FF-I, FF-II, and HazMat Awareness & Ops level.
Possession of a current State of Washington certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT), 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 a thorough background check; psychological, physical, and medical check; employment reference check; and verification of all applicable certifications.
Successfully complete and maintain 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.
All new hire firefighters are required to participate in the Respiratory Protection Program.
Ability and willingness to successfully complete the mandated course of instruction at the Everett Fire Department sponsored academy and subsequent department field training programs.

Nice To Haves

Experienced Firefighter (Lateral) who are hired after March 12, 2026 who have had cumulative firefighter service will be placed in the classification range consistent with their total years of service as a firefighter.
Qualified Experienced Firefighter candidates that have two years of professional full-time, paid, experience may begin employment at Step B of Range 04-117.
Qualified Experienced Firefighter candidates that have more than three years of professional full-time, paid, experience may begin employment at Step C of Range 04-117.
Qualified Experienced Firefighter candidates that have more than three years of professional full-time, paid, experience and are JATC certified or equivalent as determined by the Local JATC Subcommittee, may begin employment at Step D of Range 04-117.

Responsibilities

Responding to a variety of fire calls that involve firefighting, fire prevention, and emergency medical assistance.
Responding to and dealing with manmade and natural disasters that pose a threat to public safety.
Engaged in the routine inspection, cleaning, and maintenance of equipment, apparatus, and quarters.
Engaged in supervised firefighting, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or other related training.