Firefighter-Paramedic - Entry Level or Lateral

The City of Burlington is seeking public safety professionals to serve as Firefighter-Paramedics. City of Burlington Firefighter-Paramedics are trained professionals providing fire suppression, fire prevention, and emergency medical transport services at the basic and advanced life support level. The ideal candidate should be passionate about providing excellent service and vision for this close-knit and friendly community. The Fire Department currently consists of thirty (30) full-time employees, including the Chief, Assistant Chief, Division Chief, Administrative Coordinator, Firefighter-EMTs, and Firefighter-Paramedics. Our Firefighter-EMT and Firefighter-Paramedic line staff work a 48/96 schedule, utilize three (3) resources (a Fire Company, ALS, BLS) daily, and respond to 4,600 calls annually. The City has one (1) central fire station located in the heart of Burlington, WA.

Entry Level : IFSAC Firefighter I of equivalent certification preferred, or candidate must obtain within twelve (12) months of hire date. Washington State Paramedic Certification is preferred; if applicant does not hold a Washington State Paramedic Certification they must have a National Registry Paramedic Certification at the time of hire.

Lateral: Twenty-four (24) months of full-time experience within the last thirty-six (36) months is required. IFSAC Firefighter I of equivalent certification required. Washington State Paramedic Certification is preferred but candidate is required to hold National Registry Paramedic certification at the time of application.

Application Process: To apply for the position, all candidates must submit: Cover Letter, Resume, Completed City of Burlington PHI, the form is located here, Copies of applicable certificates and documents listed in PHI.

To be eligible for consideration, Entry-Level candidates must complete the FireTEAM Exam with National Testing Network (NTN), include copies of applicable certificates, and provide a valid NTN CPAT within thirty (30) days of acceptance of the Conditional Offer from the City of Burlington. Lateral candidates are not required to complete the FireTEAM Exam with NTN, but must include copies of applicable certificates, and provide a valid NTN CPAT within thirty (30) days of acceptance of the Conditional Offer from the City of Burlington. All candidates must be available for an in-person one-day Assessment Center testing the week of November 16-20, 2026. (Assessment Date TBD)

Completed application packets must be submitted in a sealed envelope via mail, or in-person to Burlington City Hall, 833 S Spruce St. Burlington, WA 98233, ATTN: Human Resources. All materials must be received or postmarked by no later than 5:00 p.m. PST on Friday, October 30, 2026. Only applicants meeting the minimum job qualifications will be considered. Email HR@burlingtonwa.gov or call 360.755.2390 with any questions.

Benefit Information: Generous Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Package, Vacation and Sick Leave, Holiday Pay, LEOFF 2 Retirement System, Up to 6.2% Deferred Compensation Match, Flexible Spending Account, EAP Services, Up to $40 per month for health club memberships, Education Incentive Pay, Specialty Stipends

Requirements: Paramedic certification

Application Deadline: 2026-10-30