Lateral Firefighter

To qualify as a Lateral Firefighter, candidates must have been employed at least 36 months and successfully completed probation as a full-time, paid employee of a firefighting agency. Additionally, Lateral candidates must have current IFSAC Firefighter I certification and Washington State or Nationally Registered EMT Certification. Candidates must successfully pass Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) within three months of their start date.

Under general supervision, provides fire suppression, rescue, emergency medical response, and protective services to residents and visitors of the City of Tumwater and surrounding service areas. Firefighters respond to fires, hazardous materials incidents, accidents, natural and human-caused disasters, and other emergencies threatening life or property. Employees provide emergency medical services within the scope of their certification and training in accordance with Thurston County Medic One protocols while operating as members of an emergency response team.

Essential Job Duties include: Fire Suppression, Rescue & Emergency Response; Training & Professional Development; Fire Prevention & Community Services; Apparatus, Equipment & Facility Readiness; and Documentation & Department Operations.

Firefighters work a 24 hour shift with 48 hours off then another 24 hours with 96 hours off within a 4-platoon system. Benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage (100% employee, 85% dependents), 104 hours paid annual leave first year, 24 hours monthly sick leave, 8 paid holidays, LEOFF 2 retirement, deferred compensation, $2,000-$4,000 annual HRA contribution, flexible spending account, $10,000 life insurance, and tuition reimbursement.

Requirements: High school diploma or GED; at least 21 years of age; valid Washington State Driver License; at least 36 months employed as full-time paid firefighter with completed probation; current IFSAC Firefighter I certification; Washington State or Nationally Registered EMT Certification; successful CPAT completion; IFSAC Firefighter II certification preferred; HAZMAT Operations preferred; accredited Washington State Fire Academy preferred; JATC program participation preferred

Salary: $8,391.00 - $9,872.00 Monthly

Application Deadline: 2026-10-02