Firefighter-Paramedic - Entry Level or Lateral

Burlington; Burlington (WA); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 113.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Vacation and Sick Leave

Holiday Pay

LEOFF 2 Retirement

401k/Def. Comp. Match

Flexible Spending Account

EAP Services

Health club membership stipend

Education Incentive Pay

Specialty Stipends

Resumo da vaga

The City of Burlington is hiring a Firefighter-Paramedic at entry level or lateral. Candidates must pursue or hold a Washington State Paramedic Certification or National Registry Paramedic, with IFSAC Firefighter I or equivalent. Lateral candidates need 24 months full-time experience and NR Paramedic at application.

CPAT is required within 30 days of offer, testing on Nov 17, 2026. There are extensive benefits included, such as health/dental/vision insurance, vacation, sick leave, and retirement

Qualificações

• Entry Level: Firefighter I or equivalent; WA Paramedic Cert preferred, or National Registry Paramedic at hire.
• Lateral: 24 months full-time within last 36 months; IFSAC Firefighter I; WA Paramedic preferred, must hold NR Paramedic at application.
• All candidates must have or obtain CPAT within 30 days of conditional offer and be available for in-person testing Nov 17, 2026.

Conhecimentos

2+ years field experience

Paramedic certification requirement

CPAT readiness

Formação

IFSAC Firefighter I or equivalent

Washington State Paramedic Certification or National Registry Paramedic

Descrição da vaga

Firefighter-Paramedic - Entry Level or Lateral

• 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.

• 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

Special Requirements

Candidates must hold a Washington State Paramedic Certification by date of hire; however, if the applicant does not hold a Washington State Paramedic Certification, they must have a National Registry Paramedic Certification by date of application if a lateral candidate, or by date of hire if an entry-level candidate. All entry-level and some lateral candidates must attend the Washington State Fire Training Academy (FTA) near North Bend, WA, for approximately 12 weeks of training after hire. All candidates must possess or obtain a valid CPAT within thirty (30) days of accepting the conditional offer and be available for in-person testing on November 17, 2026.

NOTE: Interested applicants enrolled in a Paramedic certification program may apply for the open Firefighter-Paramedic position if the program certification date is prior to November 16, 2026.

Category Employment Opportunities Status Open Salary $90,153.55 - $112,691.94 annually (2025 Salary Schedule) *The 2026Collective Bargaining Agreement is in negotiations. Posted October 1, 2026 3:00 PM Closing November 10, 2026 5:00 PM Attached Files Firefighter-Paramedic Job Description PHI Packet - Fillable Firefighter Paramedic

The City of Burlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.