Lateral Firefighter (IFSAC FF-2)

City of Everett; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Pension plan (LEOFF)

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

The City of Everett is accepting applications for the Lateral Firefighter (IFSAC FF-2) position with a monthly salary of 6,631.00 – 9,464.00 plus benefits. This open/continuous civil service examination offers career growth within the Everett Fire Department.

Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements, including two years of verifiable firefighter/EMT experience, current certifications (IFSAC/Pro Board FF-I/II and HazMat), EMT or NREMT, CPAT, and successful completion of a JATC program

Qualifications

• Two years verifiable work experience as a career firefighter/EMT.
• Current certification at IFSAC or Pro Board FF-I/II and HazMat Awareness & Ops.

Responsibilities

• Fire suppression, hazardous materials response, technical rescue, and firefighting duties.
• Respond to emergency medical calls and perform Basic Life Support (BLS).

Skills

Physical fitness

Communication skills

Job description

LATERAL FIREFIGHTER (IFSAC FF-2)

$ 6,631.00 – 9,464.00/Monthly (Depends on Experience) plus benefits

Advance your career by joining the City of Everett Fire Department!

The City of Everett is accepting applications on an open/continuous basis for the civil service examination for LATERAL FIREFIGHTER.

Note: Candidates must meet all the eligibility requirements below to be considered for this position.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of two years verifiable work experience as a career firefighter/EMT at a single agency.

• Successful completion of probationary period with current Firefighter employer.

• Successful completion of a recognized full-time, career structural fire academy, as determined by the EFD Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee (JATC).

• Current certification at the IFSAC or Pro Board FF-I, FF-II, and HazMat Awareness & Ops level.

• Possession of a current State of Washington certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT), and maintain such certification for the duration of employment.

• Excellent physical condition.

• U.S. Citizenship, a lawful permanent resident, or deferred action for childhood arrivals recipients (DACA).

• Attainment of the age of 21 years by date of hire.

• Possession of, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire, a Washington State Driver License and maintain such license for the duration of employment.

• Possession of a current CPAT.

• Submission to a thorough background check; psychological, physical, and medical check; employment reference check; and verification of all applicable certifications.

• Successfully complete and maintain Emergency Vehicle Incident Prevention (EVIP) qualifications.

• New employees must participate in, and successfully complete, the requirements of the Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee (JATC) program within 3 years of hire.

• All new hire firefighters are required to participate in the Respiratory Protection Program.

• Ability and willingness to successfully complete the mandated course of instruction at the Everett Fire Department sponsored academy and subsequent department field training programs.

Why Everett?

Working for City government is personally rewarding for those looking to make an impact at the community level. As an employer, we advocate for employee professional growth, value work-life balance.

The City of Everett is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our goal is to recruit and hire capable and engaged job candidates from a wide range of backgrounds. We are committed to creating and supporting an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees.

The City provides excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, a retirement pension through LEOFF, and basic life insurance plans. Employees will also accrue vacation, sick, and holidays throughout the calendar year. For more information on benefits for this position: IAFF Benefit Guide.

About the Job:

This is general duty firefighting work performing emergency and non-emergency tasks in the areas of fire suppression, hazardous materials, technical rescue, fire prevention, emergency or disaster preparedness, as well as responding to emergency medical calls and performing skilled Basic Life Support (BLS). The City of Everett employs six (6) Engine Companies (1 swing engine), two (2) Ladder Companies (1 swing ladder), three (3) ALS medic units, and three (3) BLS aid units. There are six (6) fire stations located throughout the city. There are 180 uniformed firefighters employed. In 2025 the Department was dispatched to approximately 25,744 incidents with about 21,087 being EMS incidents. The ranked eligible register established from this examination process will be used to fill all vacancies in this job class until the register expires in 12 months or is depleted. In addition, entry into this classification through an open/continuous basis is subject to a twelve (12) month probationary period. Successful candidates shall be subject to an extensive background to include a Washington State Patrol background inquiry pursuant to RCW 43.43.832. Hiring offers are contingent upon successful completion of a CPAT, LEOFF medical evaluation, and medical history review, which includes drug testing, and a psychological evaluation is a condition of employment. All candidates will be required to attend a 2-week pre academy in Everett, WA, a 13-week Snohomish County Fire Training Academy located in Stanwood, WA, and a 6-week post academy located in Everett, WA. This job classification is represented by the Everett Firefighters Union, IAFF Local 46.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• The work is performed under often physically demanding, stressful, and environmentallydiverse conditions, and requires the ability to adjust quickly to changing priorities and demands.

• Maintain physical condition necessary for running, walking, crawling, climbing, stooping and lifting; work in inclement weather conditions; wear heavy protective equipment while working; handle stressful and emergency situations.

• Work in emergency and firefighting situations that may involve proximity to fire, dangerous persons and animals, hazardous emergency driving, hazards associated with traffic control and working in a near traffic, and natural and man-made disasters.

• Work shifts up to twenty-four (24) hours duration including night, weekend, holiday, and overtime hours.