Firefighter/EMT - Lateral

Salary: $26.54 Hourly
Location : West Fargo Fire Department
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: FIRE26052
Department: Fire
Division: FD OPERATIONS
Opening Date: 05/16/2026
Closing Date: Continuous


Description
PLEASE READ THE SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POSTING FOR LATERAL APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS.

IF YOU DO NOT MEET THEM, APPLY UNDER THE (FIREFIGHTER - RECRUIT) POSTING WHEN NEXT AVAILABLE.

Starting wage dependent on relevant firefighting experience. Minimum starting wage listed.

The Firefighter serves as a team member to carry out fire suppression and technical rescue, medical emergency response, fire prevention and hazardous material emergency response activities. The Firefighter also performs various maintenance activities on fire equipment and fire station facilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responds to emergency and non-emergency situations including fires, medical injuries and illness; hazardous materials spills; technical rescues such as river, trench, rope rescues, and auto, train and aircraft extrication; false alarms; flooding; and other situations, and carries out specific assigned duties such as connecting hoses, operating equipment, emergency vehicle driving and operation, positioning ladders, rescuing victims, and providing basic life support care as allowed as an EMT.
• Directs volunteers at emergency situations when necessary, until additional responders arrive on the scene, or as assigned.
• Conducts fire prevention inspections of public buildings andlocal businesses requiring application of national fire codes and City standards. Works independently or as part of a team. Establishes relationship with building managers to effectively communicate fire codes and safety procedures.
• Identifies deficiencies, completes appropriate paperwork, references fire codes and notes explanations for property owners.
• Initiates corrective action according to established procedures.
• Creates rough drawings for every structure investigated and submits these to office staff to input into computer system.
• Conducts follow-up inspections and forwards violations to Fire Prevention Bureau.
• Cleans and maintains equipment in a state of readiness and performs maintenance to prolong the useful life of expensive equipment.
• Performs routine checks and maintenance of department equipment
• Performs general fire station building and grounds maintenance as required.
• Maintains personal protective gear and requests replacements when the functionality of equipment is compromised.
• Participates in and/or conducts training exercises, demonstrations and instruction to prepare for emergency situations.
• Provides on-the-job training, mentoring, and some work direction to new firefighters.
• Performs public relations and education activities, including fire station tours.
• Gives presentations, demonstrations and instruction on fire and safety procedures to schools, community groups and other interested parties.
• Takes fire trucks to schools, block parties, and other events as scheduled.
• Communicates courteously and professionally and maintains working relationships with others in carrying out job functions.
• Frequently interacts with others in the work unit, the public, vendors or across departments to exchange detailed and/or technical information.
• Works safely, follows safe work practices, and identifies and reports unsafe work conditions.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Approved state or national accredited (IFSAC or ProBoard) Firefighter I & II certification that conforms to NFPA 1001 (2008 or 2013 Standards).
• Current NREMT Certification as an Emergency Medical Tech (EMT) or ability to gain certification within 12 months of hire.
• Ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with peers, superiors, other City departments, vendors, contractors, external government agencies and organizations.
• Strong communication skills, both orally and in writing.
• Valid driver's license.

Supplemental Information

To be considered as a Lateral applicant you must:

• Have completed an approved state or national accredited (IFSAC or ProBoard) Firefighter I & II certification that conforms to NFPA 1001 (2008 or 2013 Standards).
• Have current NREMT Certification as an Emergency Medical Tech (EMT)
• Have a minimum of one year of experience as a career firefighter

Starting wage dependent on relevant firefighting experience. Minimum starting wage listed.

• Retirement: Defined Contribution Plan or NDPERS Pension if eligible
  • Up to 15.26% Employer Contribution on Defined Contribution Plan, 16.26% Employer Contribution for Defined Benefit Pension Plans (Main, Main 2020, Public Safety). Inquire with HR for eligibility, conditions and details.
• High-Deductible Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution match
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Medical and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Vacation Accruals
• Sick Accruals
• Personal Days

Inquire with HR for additional information on our benefits package, including rates and employer contributions.
01


Have you completed an approved state or national accredited (IFSAC or ProBoard) Firefighter I & II certification that conforms to NFPA 1001 (2008 or 2013 Standards)?

• Yes
• No

02


Do you have a current NREMT Certification as an Emergency Medical Tech (EMT)?

• Yes
• No

03


How many years of experience do you have as a career firefighter?

• None
• 1-2 years
• 3-5 years
• 6-10 years
• 10+ years

Required Question