Washington State Lateral Firefighter Paramedic

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 is a skilled para-professional who provides emergency and non-emergency Advanced Life Support (ALS) services to the sick and injured outside of a hospital setting and under the direction of the County Medical Director. The Firefighter Paramedic (PM) also performs emergency and non-emergency services including fire suppression, execution of training drills, inspection and maintenance of fire equipment and high value apparatus, safety, and enhancing morale through leadership by example. The Firefighter-PM shall report to and is responsible to the Captain, who will evaluate performance. Optimum performance is achieved based on the Firefighter-PM's ability to adequately perform all facets of the job duties and responsibilities. The shift Firefighter-PM 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 are 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 ALS medical treatment and transportation to injured and ill patients in accordance with local, state, and nationally recognized standards. Transfers patients from emergency scenes to the ambulance, and transports patients to the appropriate medical facility. 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.

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

Benefits: Vacation Accrual – Starting at 14 hours per month based off IAFF Time; 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 based off IAFF Time; 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 (Paid by employer); Dental Coverage (Premium paid by employer); WCIF Life Insurance - $48,000 policy (Paid by employer); Provident Life and AD&D - $175,000 policy (Paid by employer); WA State Department of Retirement Systems – LEOFF 2; Employee Assistance Plan (Paid by employer); Deferred Compensation Program - employer automatic contribution of 5.75%; Short Term Disability (Paid by employer); Long Term Disability, Life Insurance and AD&D (Required - paid by the employee); 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 GED, Valid driver's license, National Registry or Washington State certified Paramedic, Minimum 3 years full-time experience as a career Firefighter Paramedic in Washington State, Graduate of a Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs (CoAEMSP) accredited Paramedic Program, IFSAC HazMat Operations certificate, IFSAC Firefighter I and II certifications, NIMS 100, NIMS 200, NIMS 700, and NIMS 800, Maintain good physical conditioning, ability to carry out physically demanding tasks under dangerous and stressful conditions

Salary: $142,697.28 Annually

Application Deadline: 2026-10-17