Firefighter/Paramedic

Position: FIREFIGHTER / PARAMEDIC

Duties: Work includes responding to and dealing with emergency situations and natural conditions that pose a threat to life and property to include fire suppression activities. Firefighter / Paramedics perform duties in the following areas: Maintenance, inspections, record keeping, testing, and minor repairs of fire hydrants, apparatus and equipment, and fire facilities and equipment, fire prevention programs (code enforcement, public education, public relations, and fire investigations); training activities and skill maintenance, and maintenance of quarters in accordance with department policies and procedures. Firefighters work under the direction of a commanding officer. Firefighter / Paramedic will also respond to medical emergencies as well as fire emergencies and provide prehospital care to victims of injury or illness. A Paramedic/Firefighter is ordinarily the highest medical authority at an emergency medical scene and as such, makes medical decisions based on standing orders, protocols and orders from on-line and off-line medical direction.

Essential Function of the Job: Perform hazardous tasks for long periods of time in emergency conditions of high stress; strenuous physical exertion under such conditions as heights, wet and/or cramped surroundings, hot smoky environments and limited visibility. Drive, operate, and maintain all fire department equipment and apparatus. Drive or ride in fire department apparatus to fire and medical type alarms, place equipment, lay and connect hoses and nozzles, raise and climb ladders, use chemical extinguishers and agents along with other tools and equipment as required. Search and remove persons from danger and administer emergency medical aid as required. Respond to, and administer emergency medical aid to the sick and injured. Perform fire suppression activities to include but not limited to; search and rescue, offensive and defensive fire operations, advancing hose lines, establishing and participating in Rapid Intervention teams and operate on an aerial device and ladders of all sizes. You are expected to complete all firefighter; monthly, quarterly, bi-annual and annual firefighting training, emergency medical training, maintenance, administration, disaster control, and other required classes. Assist in instructing others during drills and classes. Receive emergency alarms; operate radios and other communications equipment under routine and emergency conditions. Performs complex diagnostic and medical procedures including, but not limited to: Intravenous cannulation, endotracheal intubation, recognition of cardiac arrhythmias and administration of various medications with competency. Accurately completes written and verbal reports on patient care to hospital emergency departments. Comprehends and documents complete and accurate patient histories. Checks medications and equipment daily to ensure proper control and inventory. Responds to scenes of accidents or acute illness for which emergency medical care has been requested. Complete and maintain paperwork, records and forms for inspections and code enforcement and other paperwork as directed. Carryout routine maintenance and inspection, and minor repair of apparatus, equipment and facilities. Test pumper, hose, ladders and other equipment as required. Assist in providing public education classes, station tours, fire prevention inspections. The ability to complete data entry with varies computer software programs for duties such as and not limited to the following: EMS Reports, Fire Incident Reports, Maintenance Records and Etc. Maintain quarters and personal appearance as directed by department policy and procedures. Other duties that may be required from time to time by the Fire Chief or his/her designee.

Hours of Work: 4 platoon system with 24 hours on, 72 hours off 12 scheduled Debit days per CBA

Benefits: Union represented position IAFF 1983 with some of the following negotiated benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, Enrollment into the LEOFF 2 retirement system, Vacation & Sick Leave, Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan. The city provides an excellent benefits package which compliments the competitive salary and includes longevity pay, vacation leave, sick leave, medical/dental/vision insurance, holiday pay, deferred compensation programs at employee's expense per Local IAFF 1983 Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Requirements: High school diploma or GED, age 21, valid Washington State driver's license, good physical condition, pass physical agility test (CPAT), medical exam, psychological exam, background investigation, no relevant criminal history, current Paramedic certification and licensure by Washington State Department of Health, IFSAC Firefighter 1 Certification required within one year of hire, U.S. Citizen or acceptable I-9 documentation, pass County Paramedic knowledge exam and skills assessment, familiar with Skagit County BLS and ALS protocols, full COVID-19 vaccination per state mandate

Salary: $7640-$8597 per month

Application Deadline: Continuous