Lateral Firefighter/EMT — Rope Rescue & Wildland Ops

Vashon Island Fire & Rescue; Vashon (WA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Vashon Island Fire & Rescue seeks a Lateral Firefighter/EMT to join a dynamic public-safety team serving the Vashon community. Bring your firefighter/EMT experience to a department offering rope rescue, water rescue, and wildland operations.

Annual pay ranges from $90,790.80 to $110,720.40, with 100% employer-paid medical/vision/dental, retirement, and a 48/144 shift schedule. Must have WA EMT or NREMT, Firefighter I/II, and a valid WA driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Currently employed as a full-time career Firefighter/EMT (Two years’ experience preferred)
• Completion of a fire academy equivalent to King County Zone 3/SKCFTC Recruit Academy
• WA state EMT or NREMT certification (with ability to meet WA reciprocity)
• IFSAC or Pro Board Firefighter I and II certification
• High school graduate (or GED), at least 18 years old
• WA State driver’s license (or able to obtain within 30 days)
• Tobacco and marijuana free at pre-employment screening

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency medical services and firefighting as a Lateral Firefighter/EMT.
• Assist in rope rescue training and operations as applicable.
• Participate in wildland and water rescue programs as needed.

Job description

Vashon Island Fire & Rescue seeks a Lateral Firefighter/EMT to join a dynamic public-safety team serving the Vashon community. Bring your firefighter/EMT experience to a department offering rope rescue, water rescue, and wildland operations.

Annual pay ranges from $90,790.80 to $110,720.40, with 100% employer-paid medical/vision/dental, retirement, and a 48/144 shift schedule. Must have WA EMT or NREMT, Firefighter I/II, and a valid WA driver’s license.