Firefighter Paramedic

The City of Everett is accepting applications on an open/continuous basis for the civil service examination for Firefighter/Paramedic.  All vacancies in this job class will be filled from the ranked Civil Service register established from the examination process until the register expires in 12 months or is depleted.  

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 and 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 diverse 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 Washington State Department of Retirement Systems LEOFF 2 , 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, click here: IAFF Benefit Guide. 

About the City: 

Located 25 miles north of Seattle and nestled between Port Gardner Bay and the Snohomish River, Everett is the largest city in Snohomish County. At a population of more than 110,000, Everett is a small, big city in the heart of the Pacific Northwest. Our community is experienced extensive development on our waterfront and historic downtown with a vibrant arts culture, music scene, innovated dining, breweries, and much more. Pick your choice of recreation activity in the mountains or water and we have it. We are home to Everett Silvertips Hockey Club and the AquaSox minor-league baseball team.

This is an exciting chapter in Everett’s story, and you can be a part of it! Learn more about what Everett has to offer! 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The work involves general firefighting duties, including combating, extinguishing, and preventing fires, as well as paramedic level emergency medical care in accordance with the Snohomish County Prehospital Treatment Guidelines, Protocols and Procedures.

The primary responsibilities depend upon current assignment, but they will involve the protection of life and property through fire suppression and EMS activities. It will include emergency medical response, identification and treatment of life-threatening illness or injury performed in strict accordance with Snohomish County Protocols.  The work requires performance of hazardous or stressful tasks under emergency conditions that may involve strenuous exertion under difficult circumstances.  Employees in this classification are required to apply both special firefighting skills and technical paramedical skills acquired by work experience and specialized training/certification programs.  A substantial amount of time is spent training, performing inspections and maintaining of stations and equipment. Field performance reviews are required.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK

• Perform full Firefighter duties. Respond to incidents of fire, explosions or hazardous materials and mitigate the problem. 
• Respond on medic unit, engine or ladder to life-threatening illnesses or injuries and provide EMS care. Identify and treat illnesses and injuries, according to Snohomish County Protocols.
• Operate a wide variety of fire equipment, including, but not limited to, fire engines, aerial ladders, aid units, ground ladders, hoses and nozzles. Operate a wide variety of medical equipment, including, but not limited to cardiac defibrillator/monitor, ACLS protocol medications, intravenous needles and fluids, backboards, dressings, and splints. 
• Proficiently operate mobile and desktop computers to record and care for patients.
• Participate in drills, simulated catastrophes, classes, or other learning/training exercises. 
• Participate in public relations activities to inform citizens of EMS and suppression program goals, objectives, and attributes. 
• Perform general maintenance work on Fire Department equipment and quarters. 
• Perform related work as required.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

The following knowledge, skills, and abilities are essential and critical to successful performance in this position:

Knowledge of:

• Fire suppression methods and techniques.
• Emergency medical care methods and techniques.

Skill and Ability to:

• Cope with situations firmly, courteously, tactfully and with respect for the rights of all citizens-while providing high quality customer service when serving the public.
• Work with composure in adverse, dangerous or unpleasant conditions while using good judgement and reason to mitigate the issue. 
• Perform assignments with confidentiality, integrity, ingenuity, and inventiveness.
• Effectively operate, maintain and train co-workers on fire apparatus and equipment.
• Work safely and in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, and City policies, laws, and standards.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, other city staff, and the public.
• Relate to others in a courteous and respectful manner even under stressful conditions.
• Work within a command structure requiring adherence to orders.
• Work independently when appropriate.
• Use departmental computers and related software applications.
• Maintain a work environment free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. 
• Read, write and speak the English language with sufficient proficiency to communicate effectively in person, over fire radios, and through written reports.
• Read and interpret maps, plans, and diagrams.
• Maintain physical ability required to perform demanding tasks and to perform effectively in critical emergency situations.
• Support diversity and multi-cultural understanding in the workplace and the community.

 MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Currently employed as a full-time, paid, career structural firefighter for a minimum of 24 months of continuous service. 
• At least 12 concurrent months of service as a certified paramedic in the State of Washington, holding NREMT-P or NRP certification.
• Must possess an IFSAC or ProBoard Firefighter I certification.  
• Successful completion and maintenance of Emergency Vehicle Incident Prevention (EVIP) qualifications for the duration of employment.

All candidates must have:

• Possession of, and the ability to obtain and maintain for the duration of employment, a valid, unrestricted Washington State Driver License.
• Attainment of the age of 21 years by date of hire.
• Possession of a current CPAT.
• Successful completion and maintenance of Emergency Vehicle Incident Prevention (EVIP) qualifications for the duration of employment.
• U.S. Citizenship, a lawful permanent resident, or deferred action for childhood arrivals recipients (DACA).
• Submission to thorough background checks, including, psychological, physical, and medical checks; an employment reference check; and verification of all applicable certifications. 

 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 environmentally diverse 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; may wear heavy protective equipment while working.
• 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 or near traffic, and natural and man-made disasters.
• Work shifts up to twenty-four (24) hours duration including night, weekend, holiday, and overtime hours.

 HOW TO APPLY

• Application materials may be accessed via http://www.everettwa.gov/careers.
• Applications must be submitted through the City’s online application system to be considered no later than 5:00 PM March 3, 2025.  
• LATE, INCOMPLETE, FAXED, OR EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

EXAMINATION STEPS

• Supplemental Questionnaire is part of the application (weighed 20%). Answers must be detailed and will be blind rated.
• Top-scoring applicants will be called to a virtual oral interview (weighted 80%) tentatively scheduled during mid-March.
• All vacancies in this job class will be filled from the ranked Civil Service register established from the examination process for 12 months.  

IMPORTANT NOTES

• A passing grade of 70.00 or higher is required on all parts of the screening process for placement on the ranked Civil Service eligible register.  
• The examination process is designed to sample and measure the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities. 
• VPP language change 2024: Applicants claiming veterans’ preference points in accordance with RCW 41.04.010 as amended and meeting eligibility criteria must submit form DD214, or its equivalent or successor discharge paperwork, that characterizes his or her service as qualifying discharge as defined in RCW 73.04.005.
• Extensive background checks will be conducted. 
• Hiring offers are contingent upon successful completion of a City-paid pre-employment physical.
• This job classification is represented by IAFF Local 46.

 Filing Opens: January 30, 2025 

Filing Close: March 3, 2025

Open/Continuous

Salary : $10,978 - $11,073