Lateral Firefighter Paramedic

The Lateral Paramedic/Firefighter reports to the Company Officer to facilitate Emergency, Fire and Medical Services. The Lateral Paramedic/Firefighter performs assigned duties in accordance with established protocol with moderate supervision. In the absence of the Company Officer, the Lateral Paramedic/Firefighter shall report to the Acting Company Officer on duty.

What to Expect as a Firefighter Paramedic at Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue
Paramedics in Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue operate with a high degree of autonomy and therefore must continually develop:

• Strong diagnostic and patient assessment skills
• Excellent critical thinking, clinical reasoning and problem-solving abilities to make rapid decisions under pressure
• Proficiency in procedures such as advanced airway management (e.g.  rapid sequence intubation, etc.).
• Effective communication, leadership and teamwork

Paramedics who thrive in this environment are highly motivated, resilient professionals who combine technical mastery with a commitment to ongoing personal and professional growth, the ability to learn by approaching errors, complications or unexpected outcomes with humility and curiosity rather than judgment as well as a desire to uplift and empower their colleagues through training and mentorship

Note: Salary and rank will be determined based on qualifications and experience. For more detailed information on specific rank requirements, please see the IAFF 2781 contract located on our website: https://srfr.org/employment_careers/current_openings/index.cfm

• Responds to emergency medical care calls as assigned for assistance to sick or injured people, treating them in accordance with Emergency Medical guidelines and certification.
• Assesses nature and extent of illness/injury.
• Establish and prioritize medical procedures.
• Restores and/or stabilizes heart rhythms using defibrillator.
• Monitors cardiac patient with electrocardiograph.
• Initiates intravenous fluids to administer medications or body fluids.
• Performs endotracheal intubations to open airways and ventilate patient.
• Obtains and records patient vital signs.
• Observes, records, and reports to physician patient conditions and reactions to treatments.
• Responds to fire emergency calls as assigned, and performs tasks that may include search, rescue, ventilation, and suppression. Uses department equipment appropriately to extinguish fires of all types.
• Drives and operates department aid or rescue vehicles as qualified and as appropriate to the scene of the incident.
• Performs daily equipment tests and upkeep tasks, including routine equipment maintenance, to keep all equipment and apparatus in state of readiness.
• Assists in performing routine inspections and re-inspections.
• Participates in pre-planning fire tactics to improve service, rescue, and safety.
• Checks hydrants and tests available water flow on a regular schedule or as needed and directed.
• Participates as directed in training classes to maintain and upgrade knowledge, skills, qualifications and certification.
• Performs apparatus, station and ground maintenance as directed.
• Maintains necessary manual and computer records, entering data and generating reports as directed.
• Performs work in accordance with all safety policies and procedures.
• May be selected to participate in Special Operations Teams as qualified.
• May make public presentations, conduct tours of the station, or assist in presenting training classes for other staff, volunteers, community groups, or fire personnel from other districts.
• Performs other varied duties as directed and/or required.
• Displays working knowledge of fire codes and nationally recognized standards appropriate to the fire service or understands how to research and reference this information.

• Effectively communicates in a variety of situations and with a variety of medium with an ability that promotes co-worker and public trust.
• Demonstrates quick and sound decision making skills.
• Writes clear and concise reports.
• Reads and interprets a variety of technical materials, including manuals and periodicals.
• Demonstrates sufficient computer skills to enter data and generate reports.
• Able to operate any and all department vehicles as assigned and qualified.
• Able to knowledgeably use all department tools and equipment, including hand and power equipment as assigned and qualified.
• Demonstrates sufficient mechanical aptitude to perform basic repairs and maintenance tasks required to maintain the operation of Fire Department equipment.
• Possesses comprehensive knowledge of updated Uniform Fire Code requirements and associated fire safety inspection techniques.
• Handles high levels of personal stress, maintaining composure and control of self and situation under a variety of adverse and difficult conditions.
• Performs duties and maintains personal conduct, attitude and appearance that reflects professionalism and strictly conforms to policies, procedures and discipline within a “chain of command” system.
• Works as a reliable team member, establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers and auxiliary professionals outside the department.
• Able to memorize, recall detail, and identify objects.
• Develops and maintains considerable knowledge of the geography of Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue, its buildings and its street systems, and is able to apply this understanding when under stress

Minimum Job Requirements:
Age: 18
US Citizen: Must be able to legally work in the U.S.
High School Grad/GED: Yes
Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes
Prior Experience Required: 

• High School diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license by hire date
• Minimum of twelve (12) months consecutive full-time, career structural firefighter work experience
• Must be currently employed, or have been laid off or separated/retired in good standing within the last twelve (12) months
• IFSAC Hazmat Awareness and Operations Certification
• IFSAC Firefighter I Certification
• IFSAC Firefighter II Certification
• Current Washington State (or state of residence) Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic (EMT-P) certification; OR
• Current National Registry Emergency Technician – Paramedic (NREMT-Paramedic)

Additional Requirements:

• Successful completion of a recognized full-time, career structural fire academy within the last 15 years as determined by the SRFR Training Division. 
• Members hired as a lateral paramedic/firefighter will attend a SRFR-oriented ‘onboarding’ academy
• Completion of a 12-month probationary period
• Please submit your resume and letter of interest detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications of the position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/srfr. If you have questions, please contact Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue’s Human Resources Division at hr@srfr.org or (360) 217-2151. 
  • Candidates must submit a resume and documentation of minimum qualifications by the application date to be considered for this position.
  • Members will be ranked according to their interview score and final hiring decisions will be made after the Fire Chief’s Interview.
  • Background/reference check and pre-employment physical will be required after the Fire Chief’s interview and prior to a final offer of employment.

Application Submission:

Please submit your resume and letter of interest detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications of the position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/srfr. If you have questions, please contact Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue’s Human Resources Division at hr@srfr.org or (360) 217-2151. 

• Candidates must submit a resume and documentation of minimum qualifications by the application date to be considered for this position.
• Members will be ranked according to their interview score and final hiring decisions will be made after the Fire Chief’s Interview.
• Background/reference check and pre-employment physical will be required after the Fire Chief’s interview and prior to a final offer of employment.

• Interview Process & Schedule:

  This is an ongoing position opening.  As such, first-round interviews will be held virtually on an as-needed basis, with in-person interviews and practical taking place twice per year (or additional as required) over a one week period.   Dates will be communicated to candidates who successfully complete first-round interviews.

  • First-round interviews: held remotely via Microsoft Teams on a rolling basis
  • In-Person Interviews & Practical – dates to be communicated
    1. Second-round interviews, Practical and Chiefs Interviews will be held in-person in Snohomish County, Washington at one of our District facilities. 

• An illustrative schedule of the in-person interview week is noted below:

  Day 1: Round 2 Panel Interview & Practical

  Day 2 - 3: Chiefs Interview

  Day 3 - 4: Initial Medical Evaluations

  Day 1 - 4: Ride-alongs available for candidates

  Thank you for your interest in SRFR and look forward to speaking with you soon.

Salary : $120,204 - $145,512