Lateral Firefighter Paramedic — ALS Specialist

South-County-Fire; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

South County Fire in Washington is seeking a Firefighter Paramedic to provide Advanced Life Support and firefighting services outside of hospital settings under the Medical Director's direction.

The role includes fire suppression, EMS transport, apparatus operations, training participation, and ongoing professional development, reporting to the Captain and upholding core values while working with a diverse community and a bargaining-unit schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Washington State Paramedic Certification required (noted prerequisites apply).
• Experience as a full-time firefighter paramedic preferred.
• Strong CPR/EMS protocol knowledge and familiarity with South County EMS standards.

Responsibilities

• Participates in training, pre-fire planning and inspections to maintain readiness.
• Delivers ALS medical treatment and patient transport per standards.
• Rides/drives department apparatus and performs pump/ladder operations as trained.
• Attends required meetings and training sessions.
• Transfers patients to medical facilities and manages EMS equipment.

Skills

Firefighter Paramedic duties

ALS knowledge

Apparatus operation

Emergency response

Communication under stress

Team leadership

Reading/writing English

Physical conditioning

Education

High school diploma or GED

Washington State Paramedic Certification

Job description

South County Fire in Washington is seeking a Firefighter Paramedic to provide Advanced Life Support and firefighting services outside of hospital settings under the Medical Director's direction.

The role includes fire suppression, EMS transport, apparatus operations, training participation, and ongoing professional development, reporting to the Captain and upholding core values while working with a diverse community and a bargaining-unit schedule.