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Lateral Firefighter (EMT/Paramedic)
Government Jobs, Richland, Washington, United States, 99354
Firefighter Recruitment
Recruitment for 2026 vacancies will begin in the summer of 2025. The Richland Fire & Emergency Services department is seeking Lateral* Firefighter applicants. If you are currently a professional full-time Firefighter with three years of consecutively-paid experience, have successfully passed your probationary period with your current Firefighter employer, you may be considered as a Lateral Firefighter*. The Department maintains an ongoing and merged certification list for the Lateral Firefighter EMT/Paramedic position. We are currently accepting applications and holding oral board processes on a continuous basis beginning in June 2025. General Summary: Under the general supervision of a Fire Captain or designee, performs skilled emergency and non-emergency tasks in the area of fire prevention, fire suppression, hazardous materials, emergency preparedness, and emergency medical services for the protection of life and property for municipalities, airports, and private industry. To view the Richland Fire & Emergency Services recruitment video, please click on the following link: https://vimeo.com/365575725 Minimum Qualifications: Three (3) consecutive years of paid experience as a full-time Firefighter in a like department. Successfully completed probationary period with current Firefighter employer. Graduation from a career-based fire academy. Current CPAT upon first interview. High school diploma or GED. Submit an online application and attach a personal history statement (PHS) in PDF format. Valid driver's license. Eighteen (18) years of age or older at time of application. Certified to wear a respirator at SCBA level. Washington State Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Advanced EMT (AEMT) certifications. IFSAC Firefighter I and II certifications. IFSAC Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations certification. Obtain Wildland Firefighter II certification within one (1) year of hire and maintain throughout employment. Washington State Emergency Vehicle Accident Prevention (EVIP) certification within two (2) years of hire date and prior to driving fire department vehicles in the 'emergency' mode. Desirable Qualifications: Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Fire Science or Fire Administration. Wildland Firefighter II certification. Washington State Emergency Vehicle Incident Prevention (EVIP) certification. Certified Washington State or National Registry Paramedic. Essential Job Functions: Performs interior structural firefighting activities, extends hose lines, raises and climbs ladders, uses extinguishing agents, performs rescue operations, ventilates structures of toxic smoke and gases, performs salvage operations on the structural contents, body recovery, and Rapid Intervention activities. Performs exterior structural firefighting activities, initial command and control operations, and defensive fire operations. Fills incident support functions including rehab, staging, and Public Information Officer (PIO) commensurate with the needs of the incident. Performs wildland firefighting activities commensurate with National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) training and agency certification. Performs Emergency Medical Service (EMS) work as a Washington State Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) per state and local protocols; lifts patients to backboard, moves patients on stretcher, gathers patient information, assists with patient care, triages and treats patients suffering illness or trauma and transports them to the appropriate medical facility. Completes accurate and timely Basic Life Support (BLS) patient care reports, incident reports, and maintenance/repair requests. Drives and operates emergency services apparatus to and from alarms; operates and monitors fire pumps used in suppression activities, secures water supply, monitors crew safety, and monitors and tracks equipment location and uses to ensure intact inventories after each emergency response. Drives and operates all classes of vehicles used by the department; operates Mobile Data Terminals (MDT) as a passenger, troubleshoots and adapts to equipment failures and unexpected events at emergency scenes. Performs non-emergency activities including, but not limited to, drills, training, building inspections, and participating in fire prevention programs, public education, and public relations activities. Performs minor maintenance on apparatus, stations, and equipment, and assists with project and program work. Performs special operations work in accordance with individual training and certification levels (Examples include hazardous materials, rope rescue, confined space rescue, and water/shoreline rescue responses). Subject to shift work, 24-hour on call, and mandatory overtime as required. Performs other duties as assigned. Paramedic Option: Performs EMS work as a Washington State Paramedic per state and local protocols; lifts patients to backboard, moves patients on stretcher, and gathers patient information. Coordinates the patient care activities of other EMS crew members as lead paramedic on various EMS calls; provides patient care, triages, and treats patients suffering illness or trauma, and transports them to the appropriate medical facility. Deputy Fire Marshal Option: Works within assigned duties based on the individuals existing skills and abilities, and the division's program and project needs by the Fire Marshal, to include, but not limited to, serving as the Department's Public Information Officer, assisting the Fire Marshal with public education, fire investigations, plan reviews, and fire inspections to ensure code compliance. Conducts building inspections in business occupancies throughout the community at all stages of construction. Works a 4-10 or 5-8-hour workweek for a total of 40 hours worked per week, with occasional emergency call-back, 24-hour shift work, and mandatory overtime as required. Medical Training Coordinator Option: Works within assigned duties based on the individuals existing skills and abilities, and the division's program and project needs by the Internal Risk Reduction (IRR) Battalion Chief, to include, but not limited to, supporting organizational EMS training and certification needs. Provide public education that supports organizational mission. Address needs to enhance and improve overall EMS delivery system. Works a 4-10- or 5-8-hour workweek, for a total of 40 hours worked per week, with occasional emergency call-back, 24-hour shift work, and mandatory overtime as required. Performs all functions of a Firefighter EMT/Paramedic. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, codes, and regulations related to assigned activities and directly pertaining to emergency services delivery and operation. Benton/Franklin counties Mass Casualty Incident plan and pre-hospital BLS Patient Care Guidelines. Applicable safety procedures, practices, and industry standards. Modern office practices, methods, procedures, and equipment. Record-keeping principles, procedures, and techniques. Health and safety laws, regulations, and policies applicable to assigned tasks. Education and training related to industry standards, state requirements, and career development. Mechanical systems and reasoning; machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. Building construction relating to fire behavior and operational safety. Administration and management as it relates to the organizational structure and operation of the fire department. Transportation as it relates to traffic flow, street layouts, response routes, transportation industry hazards, and emergency response. Geography relating to wildland fire behavior, hazardous materials exposures, and distribution of community infrastructure and resources. Current adopted edition of the Uniform Fire Code (Deputy Fire Marshal option only). Regulation and policy, specifically WAC 296-305, WSRB training elements, relevant NFPA standards, and other pertinent industry and safety standards (Medical Training Coordinator option only). Skills and abilities to learn, read, interpret, apply and explain laws, codes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Follow oral and written instructions. Observe legal and defensive driving practices. Understand and work within scope of authority. Comply with
Recruitment for 2026 vacancies will begin in the summer of 2025. The Richland Fire & Emergency Services department is seeking Lateral* Firefighter applicants. If you are currently a professional full-time Firefighter with three years of consecutively-paid experience, have successfully passed your probationary period with your current Firefighter employer, you may be considered as a Lateral Firefighter*. The Department maintains an ongoing and merged certification list for the Lateral Firefighter EMT/Paramedic position. We are currently accepting applications and holding oral board processes on a continuous basis beginning in June 2025. General Summary: Under the general supervision of a Fire Captain or designee, performs skilled emergency and non-emergency tasks in the area of fire prevention, fire suppression, hazardous materials, emergency preparedness, and emergency medical services for the protection of life and property for municipalities, airports, and private industry. To view the Richland Fire & Emergency Services recruitment video, please click on the following link: https://vimeo.com/365575725 Minimum Qualifications: Three (3) consecutive years of paid experience as a full-time Firefighter in a like department. Successfully completed probationary period with current Firefighter employer. Graduation from a career-based fire academy. Current CPAT upon first interview. High school diploma or GED. Submit an online application and attach a personal history statement (PHS) in PDF format. Valid driver's license. Eighteen (18) years of age or older at time of application. Certified to wear a respirator at SCBA level. Washington State Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Advanced EMT (AEMT) certifications. IFSAC Firefighter I and II certifications. IFSAC Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations certification. Obtain Wildland Firefighter II certification within one (1) year of hire and maintain throughout employment. Washington State Emergency Vehicle Accident Prevention (EVIP) certification within two (2) years of hire date and prior to driving fire department vehicles in the 'emergency' mode. Desirable Qualifications: Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Fire Science or Fire Administration. Wildland Firefighter II certification. Washington State Emergency Vehicle Incident Prevention (EVIP) certification. Certified Washington State or National Registry Paramedic. Essential Job Functions: Performs interior structural firefighting activities, extends hose lines, raises and climbs ladders, uses extinguishing agents, performs rescue operations, ventilates structures of toxic smoke and gases, performs salvage operations on the structural contents, body recovery, and Rapid Intervention activities. Performs exterior structural firefighting activities, initial command and control operations, and defensive fire operations. Fills incident support functions including rehab, staging, and Public Information Officer (PIO) commensurate with the needs of the incident. Performs wildland firefighting activities commensurate with National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) training and agency certification. Performs Emergency Medical Service (EMS) work as a Washington State Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) per state and local protocols; lifts patients to backboard, moves patients on stretcher, gathers patient information, assists with patient care, triages and treats patients suffering illness or trauma and transports them to the appropriate medical facility. Completes accurate and timely Basic Life Support (BLS) patient care reports, incident reports, and maintenance/repair requests. Drives and operates emergency services apparatus to and from alarms; operates and monitors fire pumps used in suppression activities, secures water supply, monitors crew safety, and monitors and tracks equipment location and uses to ensure intact inventories after each emergency response. Drives and operates all classes of vehicles used by the department; operates Mobile Data Terminals (MDT) as a passenger, troubleshoots and adapts to equipment failures and unexpected events at emergency scenes. Performs non-emergency activities including, but not limited to, drills, training, building inspections, and participating in fire prevention programs, public education, and public relations activities. Performs minor maintenance on apparatus, stations, and equipment, and assists with project and program work. Performs special operations work in accordance with individual training and certification levels (Examples include hazardous materials, rope rescue, confined space rescue, and water/shoreline rescue responses). Subject to shift work, 24-hour on call, and mandatory overtime as required. Performs other duties as assigned. Paramedic Option: Performs EMS work as a Washington State Paramedic per state and local protocols; lifts patients to backboard, moves patients on stretcher, and gathers patient information. Coordinates the patient care activities of other EMS crew members as lead paramedic on various EMS calls; provides patient care, triages, and treats patients suffering illness or trauma, and transports them to the appropriate medical facility. Deputy Fire Marshal Option: Works within assigned duties based on the individuals existing skills and abilities, and the division's program and project needs by the Fire Marshal, to include, but not limited to, serving as the Department's Public Information Officer, assisting the Fire Marshal with public education, fire investigations, plan reviews, and fire inspections to ensure code compliance. Conducts building inspections in business occupancies throughout the community at all stages of construction. Works a 4-10 or 5-8-hour workweek for a total of 40 hours worked per week, with occasional emergency call-back, 24-hour shift work, and mandatory overtime as required. Medical Training Coordinator Option: Works within assigned duties based on the individuals existing skills and abilities, and the division's program and project needs by the Internal Risk Reduction (IRR) Battalion Chief, to include, but not limited to, supporting organizational EMS training and certification needs. Provide public education that supports organizational mission. Address needs to enhance and improve overall EMS delivery system. Works a 4-10- or 5-8-hour workweek, for a total of 40 hours worked per week, with occasional emergency call-back, 24-hour shift work, and mandatory overtime as required. Performs all functions of a Firefighter EMT/Paramedic. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, codes, and regulations related to assigned activities and directly pertaining to emergency services delivery and operation. Benton/Franklin counties Mass Casualty Incident plan and pre-hospital BLS Patient Care Guidelines. Applicable safety procedures, practices, and industry standards. Modern office practices, methods, procedures, and equipment. Record-keeping principles, procedures, and techniques. Health and safety laws, regulations, and policies applicable to assigned tasks. Education and training related to industry standards, state requirements, and career development. Mechanical systems and reasoning; machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. Building construction relating to fire behavior and operational safety. Administration and management as it relates to the organizational structure and operation of the fire department. Transportation as it relates to traffic flow, street layouts, response routes, transportation industry hazards, and emergency response. Geography relating to wildland fire behavior, hazardous materials exposures, and distribution of community infrastructure and resources. Current adopted edition of the Uniform Fire Code (Deputy Fire Marshal option only). Regulation and policy, specifically WAC 296-305, WSRB training elements, relevant NFPA standards, and other pertinent industry and safety standards (Medical Training Coordinator option only). Skills and abilities to learn, read, interpret, apply and explain laws, codes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Follow oral and written instructions. Observe legal and defensive driving practices. Understand and work within scope of authority. Comply with