Lateral Entry Firefighter

Join Redmond!

Hiring Timeline Notes : We have concluded our Spring recruitment process and anticipate another review of applicants in Fall 2025. Your career as a firefighter begins here! Before we go on and tell you why the Redmond Fire Department is a great place for you, please read and follow these instructions for how to become a lateral level firefighter candidate with us. Failure to follow these steps will result in your application not being processed. The City of Redmond is a thriving, culturally diverse community that serves as home to more than 80,000 residents with an annual population growth rate of over six (6) percent. Redmond is the hub to an array of commerce and industry including technology, aerospace, gaming, biomedical, and innovation start-ups. The weekday population of the City can grow beyond 150,000 due to the multitude of employment opportunities. The Redmond Fire Department also serves King County Fire District 34, east of the City, with a population approaching 30,000 residents. Lateral Firefighter candidates will enjoy our professional and healthy work environment, dedicated resources for training and equipment, and career opportunities including Fire Prevention and EMS service delivery at both the BLS and ALS levels. Our employees embrace the City values of Integrity, Accountability, Welcoming and Commitment to Service.

Go to our Join Our Team page to see a video from our team about what it means to be a Redmond Firefighter : When you work for Redmond Fire, you can enjoy a healthy work / life balance with continuing education programs, leadership academies, and wellness incentives. Upon Closer Look : The City of Redmond Fire Department has 164 dedicated employees providing fire and life safety services to the City of Redmond and King County Fire District 34, protecting more than $40 B in assessed value with an average growth rate of 12.7 percent per year within the City. The Department's biennial budget is $77 M. Four (4) fire stations are staffed within the City of Redmond and three (3) are staffed within King County Fire District 34. The combined service area is 45 square miles. Annual unit responses are approaching 17,000. Line personnel work a 48 / 96 schedule (two days on and four days off with 16 Kelly Days) and all Firefighters are trained as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) or Paramedics. Redmond Fire is one of five Paramedic service providers in King County (Medic One) with Medic Units staffed in Redmond, Kirkland, and Woodinville. These Medic Units serve an area of 266 square miles and a population of 333,000. After three (3) years as a Redmond Firefighter and three (3) years as a certified Washington State EMT, Redmond Firefighters are eligible to participate in a selection process to become a certified King County Paramedic for Redmond Medic One. Department Philosophy : The Redmond Fire Department strives for excellence in service to our customers. We approach each circumstance by considering Mission, Organization, and Employee. Becoming a member of the Redmond Fire Department is a commitment to our team and to the citizens we serve. Join us in being a welcoming agency that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Role & Responsibilities

For a complete list of job responsibilities, working conditions, and physical activities, please review the Firefighter classification. This position is covered by the Redmond Fire Fighters Union I.A.F.F., Local 2829.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements :

• Must be currently employed as a full-time professional firefighter for the past two (2) years or have been employed as a full-time professional firefighter consecutively for two (2) of the past five (5) years.
• At least 18 years of age at the time of hire.
• High School Graduate / GED

Licenses, Certifications, and Other Requirements :

Selection Process :

Benefits

The City of Redmond offers an excellent benefits package including flexible work hours, medical, dental and vision benefits; paid sick leave, vacation, and holidays; life insurance; pension; MEBT deferred compensation, career development including tuition reimbursement, and transportation subsidies including free bus pass. This position is part of the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' (LEOFF II) pension plan. Our employees earn competitive wages and enjoy an exceptional benefits packet. Successful candidates will be placed at base pay grade consistent with their experience, up to one (1) step below top-step Firefighter pay. Vacation accrual level offered with up to 10 years of experience. The City pays for all regular, full-time employee healthcare premiums and 80% of their dependent's premium. Learn more about our medical, retirement and transportation subsidies including a free bus pass by visiting C2MB (ajg.com). Longevity pay based on total years of IAFF service.