Firefighter/Paramedic

City of Everett
US - Washington - Everett
June 27, 2024

Salary: $10,577.00 - $10,668.00 Monthly

Location : Everett, WA

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: A24049

Department: Everett Fire Department

Opening Date: 06/14/2024

Closing Date: 7/7/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

Nature of Work

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.

Full
Full Benefit Description

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 OPTION 1 - (Two (2) years as paid firefighter and one (1) year as a paramedic)
24 months full-time, paid, continuous service as a firefighter and 12 concurrent months of service as a State of Washington certified paramedic, NREMT-P, or NRP. Most recent employment as a firefighter/paramedic within the 12 months preceding the close of application filing period. Must possess IFSAC or ProBoard Firefighter I certification.

OPTION 2 - (Two (2) years as paid paramedic plus Firefighter I certification)
24 months full-time, paid, continuous service as a State of Washington certified paramedic, NREMT-P, or NRP Most recent employment as a paramedic, NREMT-P, or NRP must have been within the 12 months preceding the close of application filing period. Must possess IFSAC or ProBoard Firefighter I Certification

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 or 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 fi.

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