Firefighter/Paramedic - Lateral

City of Bremerton; Bremerton (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Bremerton Fire Department is seeking lateral Firefighter/Paramedics who are committed to public service, teamwork, and continuous learning. This role offers opportunities to protect life and property while serving the Bremerton community.

As a Firefighter/Paramedic you will respond to emergency calls, provide advanced prehospital care, and support station readiness, inspections, and community education.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Nationally registered Paramedic or Washington State EMS Paramedic certification.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency fire, medical, rescue, and other calls.
• Provide advanced prehospital medical care and use paramedic protocols.
• Maintain apparatus, facilities, equipment, and supplies; participate in training, inspections, and public education.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Nationally registered Paramedic or Washington State EMS Paramedic certification

Job description

Salary rates above include non-shift rates, longevity, 2% premium for ladder truck and boat operator, and 4% premium for equipment maintenance/SCBA responsibilities which employees are not eligible to receive until a date specified by the collective bargaining agreement or assigned by the Fire Chief.

The City of Bremerton Fire Department is seeking Lateral Firefighter/Paramedic candidates who are committed to public service, teamwork, continuous learning, and serving the community.

If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding career where every day brings new opportunities to help others, we encourage you to apply.

THE POSITION

Under the direction of a unit supervisor, Firefighter/Paramedics respond to emergency fire, medical, rescue, and other calls; use specialized equipment to protect life and property; suppress and extinguish fires; provide emergency medical care; and perform rescue operations.

Firefighter/Paramedics also maintain apparatus, facilities, equipment, and supplies in a constant state of readiness and participate in training, inspections, investigations, public education, fire prevention, pre-incident planning, recordkeeping, and routine station activities.

Lateral Firefighters/paramedics are expected to successfully apply the techniques, equipment, procedures, and skills necessary to perform the work of the firefighting and paramedic profession. As training progresses, firefighters assume increasing responsibility for applying those skills in accordance with Bremerton Fire Department policies and operating procedures.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Emergency Response

• Respond to fire, emergency medical, rescue, and other emergency calls.
• Perform fire suppression, rescue, emergency medical, salvage, and related emergency operations.
• Provide advanced prehospital medical care using specialized paramedic protocols, equipment, and supplies to preserve life until the patient is transported and transferred to medical facilities and physician care.
• Apply regional emergency medical services, protocols, regulations, and techniques
• Safely operate fire apparatus, emergency vehicles, radios, and specialized equipment.
• Use and apply paramedic and emergency medical equipment and supplies, including intravenous equipment, oxygen equipment, blood pressure cuffs, bandages, and other patient-care equipment
• Participate in patient assessment, treatment, stabilization, and transportation in accordance with applicable paramedic protocols and department procedures.
• Perform fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical tasks while operating hoses, pumps, ladders, breathing apparatus, extrication equipment, ropes, and other emergency tools.
• Participate in mutual-aid and major emergency operations.
• Prepare accurate reports and documentation following emergency incidents.

Fire Prevention & Community Service

• Assist with fire inspections, complaint investigations, and code-enforcement activities.
• Assist with pre-incident plans and maintaining fire-service information.
• Participate in fire prevention, disaster preparedness, public education, school programs, and community activities.

Station & Equipment Readiness

• Clean, test, inspect, replenish, and restore equipment and supplies following emergency responses.
• Maintain apparatus, facilities, equipment, and supplies.
• Maintain records and identify equipment or supply needs.
• Participate in drills, training programs, department meetings, and instructional activities.
• Maintain required certifications and participate in continuing training.

These duties are representative of the work performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We're looking for candidates who:

• Are committed to serving the public.
• Can learn quickly and apply new information in high-pressure situations.
• Can make sound decisions while considering safety and changing conditions.
• Are able to communicate clearly and professionally.
• Can work effectively as part of a team.
• Are willing and able to learn to safely operate emergency vehicles, fire apparatus, radios, and specialized equipment.
• Can learn and apply laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and technical information.
• Can perform physically demanding fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical tasks.
• Demonstrate the physical and psychological readiness necessary to successfully complete firefighter training.
• Are committed to maintaining physical and mental readiness and contributing to a positive team environment.

PHYSICAL & OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Firefighting is physically demanding work. Candidates must be capable of safely performing the physical tasks required during emergency response, including lifting heavy objects, controlling equipment such as pressurized hoselines, pumps and ladders, and entering hazardous locations, elevated areas, confined spaces, and areas with limited access.

• At least 18 years old
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Possess a current Nationally registered Paramedic or Washington State Emergency Medical Service Paramedic certification
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Washington State driver's license.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Washington State Emergency Vehicle Incident Prevention training/certification as required
• One (1) year of full-time, paid career firefighter/paramedic experience with a fire agency
• Successful completion of fire agency probation