Lateral Firefighter / Paramedic

Firefighter

Under general supervision, responds to emergency scenes and performs firefighting and / or advanced life support emergency medical assistance duties.

Essential Functions

Examples of Duties : (Duties will vary by assignment.)

• Perform firefighting activities including but not limited to driving fire apparatus, operating fire pumps and related equipment, lay hose, climb ladders, use Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) equipment.
• Perform emergency medical activities including, but not limited to Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) assessment and treatment of medical and / or trauma adult and pediatric patients.
• Perform ALS and BLS medical procedures as required by the Thurston County Medic I Medical Program Director.
• Participate in training and maintain acceptable medical and firefighting skill levels; instruct Emergency Medical Services (EMS) classes as required.
• Direct personnel with regard to EMS activities at incident scenes as required.
• Enter EMS data on computer.
• Operate radio and other communications equipment.
• Lift, move, and / or carry a minimum of 180 lbs. and work at heights of 100 feet or more as required.
• Maintain communication logs of all associated activities.
• Participate in the inspection of buildings, hydrants, and other fire prevention programs.
• Maintain fire equipment, buildings and apparatus, including perform minor repairs to department properties and clean, polish, and test equipment.
• Punctual, regular and reliable attendance is essential for successful job performance.

Typical Qualifications

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

Experience / Education

Entry-Level :

Advanced Entry :

Special Requirements :

Post Employment Requirements :

Union : International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF)

Compensation (minimum-maximum) : $92,877.82 - $131,189.93

Exempt : No

For general application or position questions please contact the hiring supervisor or Human Resources at humanresources@ci.olympia.wa.us. The City of Olympia complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and / or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Manny Bosser, Director of Human Resources, at (360)753-8309 or mbosser@ci.olympia.wa.us. This contact is for ADA accommodations only.