Paramedic / Firefighter full-time

Firefighter Paramedic
Recognized IAFF Service Credit: South County Fire and Local 1828 will recognize your prior IAFF years of service, providing you with valuable seniority credit upon joining the organization. Core Values: All employees of South County Fire are expected to hold themselves accountable for upholding and demonstrating our core values at all times: Summary: This company-level position is a skilled para-professional who provides emergency and non-emergency Advanced Life Support (ALS) services to the sick and injured outside of a hospital setting and under the direction of the County Medical Director. The Firefighter Paramedic (PM) also performs emergency and non-emergency services including fire suppression, execution of training drills, inspection and maintenance of fire equipment and high value apparatus, safety, and enhancing morale through leadership by example. The Firefighter-PM shall report to and is responsible to the Captain, who will evaluate performance. Optimum performance is achieved based on the Firefighter-PM's ability to adequately perform all facets of the job duties and responsibilities. The shift Firefighter-PM shall work an assigned shift schedule in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement. Participates in training activities, pre-fire planning, inspections, and other company programs that enhance a high state of readiness to respond to all emergency situations. Participation in specialized areas of fire service responsibility such as hazardous materials training, facility and equipment maintenance, and rescue techniques and capability is also required.
Communicates with a culturally diverse community in a tactful and effective manner under emergency stress or property-/life-threatening situations. Attends all meetings and training sessions, as required by local, state, and contractual requirements.
Delivers/administers ALS medical treatment and transportation to injured and ill patients in accordance with local, state, and nationally recognized standards.
Transfers patients from emergency scenes to the ambulance and transports patients to the appropriate medical facility.
Performs fire suppression activities and tasks including pump operations, ladder operations, salvage duties, raising and climbing ladders, removing persons from danger; uses chemical extinguishing agents and other tools and equipment as required.
Modern firefighting principles, practices, techniques, equipment and procedures and EMS.
Operation and maintenance procedures of fire department apparatus and equipment.
Rescue and hazardous materials response procedures.
Training methods, procedures and material resources.
Perform all duties of a firefighter.
Perform as a Paramedic in Snohomish County.
Perform as a pump operator and/or ladder company operator (only if fully trained in accordance with standards).
Adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action during emergency operations with due regard to surrounding hazards, circumstances and safety.
Read, write and communicate in English and understand basic math.
Demonstrate proficiency in South County Fire software programs, including Microsoft Office applications and other programs as applicable.
Operate all fire-based apparatus and equipment; and operations level hazardous materials equipment, rescue equipment and ALS EMS equipment.
Maintain and project a calm, informational and persuasive demeanor in stressful situations.
Maintain confidential information as appropriate.
Participation in the South County Fire Respiratory Protection Program.
Prior to Final Offer: Firefighter Mile results from National Testing Network scheduled through South County Fire during the Conditional Offer phase.
High school diploma or GED.
Valid Washington State Paramedic Certification (not required at the time of hire, but must meet WA State Department of Health requirements for reciprocity and attain before working as a paramedic)
Must have at least 1 year of experience as a current full-time career Firefighter Paramedic.
IFSAC Firefighter I and II, and HazMat Operations certification.

Must maintain physical condition, ability, agility and stamina to act in emergency, heavy physical labor, life-threatening, fire, accident and disaster situations. Individual must possess acceptable auditory and visual senses to meet the requirements of the position. Individual must be dexterous with their hands and fingers to operate various emergency tools and equipment and psychologically able to function within reduced visibility and restricted environments. Individual is required to wear self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and protective equipment weighing up to 60+ pounds and be able to pull hose to suppress fires and use ropes and pulleys to rescue victims.
Working Conditions: This position requires individual to work in adverse weather conditions, and work in indoor and outdoor environments, and at heights and below grade. Individual will be exposed to cold, heat, fire, smoke, high-decibel noise, falling debris, toxic material, blood and blood-borne pathogens. Individual will work around and with machinery having moving parts, traffic hazards, and rides in and/or drives department apparatus, as required. Individual must be able to operate a computer, related software, printer, fax machine, copier, telephone, pager, EMS and fire equipment, radio and other electronic communication devices. Individual may be required to travel to meetings, seminars and conferences.
Must be at least 18 years old at time of application.
High school diploma or G.Applicants are required to complete the Firefighter written exam through Public Safety Testing (PST) before applying.
National Registry or Washington State certified Paramedic.
Must have a minimum of 1 year full-time experience as a career Firefighter Paramedic, and have successfully completed probation with the same agency (within the last 3 years).
All new hire firefighters are required to participate in the Respiratory Protection Program.
Graduate of a Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs (CoAEMSP) accredited Paramedic Program and qualify for Washington State reciprocity.
Required Documents: The following documents must be attached to your electronic application.