Washington State Lateral Firefighter EMT

Core Values: All employees of South County Fire are expected to hold themselves accountable for upholding and demonstrating our core values at all times: Integrity, Humility, Compassion, Family, and Trust.

Summary: This company-level position performs emergency and non-emergency services including fire suppression, basic life support (BLS) emergency medical services, execution of training drills, inspection and maintenance of fire equipment and high value apparatus, safety and enhancing morale through leadership by example. The Firefighter EMT shall report to, and is responsible to the Captain, who will evaluate performance. Optimum performance is achieved based on the Firefighter's ability to adequately perform all facets of the job duties and responsibilities. The shift Firefighter shall work an assigned shift schedule in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: Participates in training activities, pre-fire planning, inspections, and other company programs that enhance a high state of readiness to respond to all emergency situations. Participation in specialized areas of fire service responsibility such as hazardous materials training, facility and equipment maintenance, and rescue techniques and capability is also required. Communicates with a culturally diverse community in a tactful and effective manner under emergency stress or property/life-threatening situations. This may involve managing individuals in a highly agitated state. Rides in and/or drives department apparatus, as required. Attends all meetings and training sessions, as required by local, state, and contractual requirements. Delivers/administers Basic Life Support (BLS) emergency medical services and transportation to injured and ill patients in accordance with local, state, and nationally recognized standards. Performs fire suppression activities and tasks including ladder operations, salvage duties, raising and climbing ladders, removing persons from danger; uses chemical extinguishing agents and other tools and equipment as required. Assists in extricating trapped victims or moving obstacles in order to obtain access to patients. Pursues on-going career development and educational advancement to enhance knowledge, skills, and abilities in relation to responsibilities. Other Job Duties: May be provisionally appointed as acting Captain on a voluntary basis when minimum time in grade and requirements are fulfilled. Other duties as assigned within the scope of this job description.

Work Schedule: 1on 1off 1on 5off 45hour work week, Debit Day every 56 days

Benefits include: Vacation Accrual – Starting at 14 hours per month; Sick Leave Accrual – 168 hours upon hire, then 14 hours per month after 12 months; Holiday Pay or Holiday Time 144 Hours; Longevity 2% every 5 years; Medical, Vision and Pharmacy Coverage (all premiums paid by employer); Healthcare Reimbursement Account (VEBA HRA) - $2,000 for Employee or $4,000 for Employee + Dependents; Dental Coverage; WCIF Life Insurance - $48,000 policy; Provident Life and AD&D - $175,000 policy; WA State Department of Retirement Systems – LEOFF 2; Employee Assistance Plan; Deferred Compensation Program - employer automatic contribution of 5.75%; Short Term Disability; Educational Incentive up to 4.5%; Tuition Reimbursement; Specialty Pay 3% (Hazmat, Rescue, Marine); Promoted Engine and Ladder Driver 8%; Promoted Tiller Operator 5%; Senior Medic pay after 8 years as a medic 5%.

Requirements: At least 18 years old at time of application; High school diploma or G.E.D.; Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record and RFA approved defensive driving certificate; National Registry or Washington State certified EMT; At least 3 years of experience as a current full-time career Firefighter EMT in Washington State; IFSAC HazMat Operations certificate; IFSAC Firefighter I and II certifications; NIMS 100, NIMS 200, NIMS 700, and NIMS 800; Valid Washington State EMT Certification; Participation in South County Fire Respiratory Protection Program; Must successfully pass South County Fire's EMS and Fireground skills assessments

Salary: $124,084.56 Annually

Application Deadline: 2026-10-17