Lateral Firefighter Paramedic

Coordinates and provides emergency and non-emergency care for ill and injured patients as well as providing fire suppression and prevention services to the public in Aberdeen and the surrounding community and performing general maintenance and repairs on fire apparatus, equipment and facilities .Positions require paramedic training to provide emergency medical care such as cardiac monitoring and defibrillation, intravenous and drug therapy and airway management with endotracheal intubation.

Paramedics work under general supervision of a superior officer, but are expected to coordinate patient care at medical response scenes.

Firefighter duties include use of ladders, hose lines, and hand and power tools and equipment to fight fires and perform clean-up at fire scenes. Incumbents receive ongoing training and practice in fire suppression and investigation techniques and in driving a fire engine or ladder truck.

• At least 18 years of age with a valid Washington State Driver’s License, or ability to obtain one by date of hire.
• High School Graduate or GED.
• Washington State or National Registry Paramedic Certification with the ability to obtain State Certification.
• Minimum of twelve (12) months consecutive full-time, career firefighter/paramedic work experience. Must be currently employed or have been laid off, separated or retired in good standing within the last twelve (12) months.
• Ability to pass extensive background checks to include criminal, psychological and medical screening.
• No CPAT required.

• IFSAC Firefighter I. Candidates hired without an IFSAC Firefighter I certification may be subject to attending a Firefighter I academy as part of the probationary process.

• 4 Platoon,  Schedule
• Paid Sick, Vacation & Holiday Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Medical/Vision/Dental Coverage
• Medical Savings Account/VEBA Account
• City Paid Life Insurance
• Short/Long-Term Disability Coverage available
• Retiree Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan
• Washington State LEOFF II Retirement Plan
• Deferred Compensation Plans with Employer Contribution Match
• Educational Incentive
• Longevity Incentive

Evaluates sick and injured patients in emergency and non-emergency situations to establish medical history and formulate a plan of treatment. Coordinates and provides treatment to patients under the direct or indirect supervision of a physician in cases of medical emergency, acute illness or injury.

Coordinates the transport or transfer of patients using the City ambulance service administered by the department; may be required to lift gurney and patient into ambulance.

Maintains emergency aid equipment and replenishes medications and supplies used for patient care.

Completes forms, records and reports to document varied activities and services provided to the public.

Uses appropriate firefighting equipment and techniques to extinguish fires in buildings, terrain, automobiles or other situations which may involve oil, chemicals, electrical or other flammable or combustible materials or origins.

Responds to various hazardous environments wearing self-contained breathing apparatus and using specialized tools and equipment to save lives, protect property, suppress fires and administer first aid to the sick and injured.

Performs clean-up of the fire scene by removing debris using shovels and pitchforks and cleaning or restocking equipment and materials.

Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for medical aid and transports patients by ambulance to residences, resthomes, hospitals or other medical facilities. Provides or assists in the emergency treatment and care of ill or injured patients which may require lifting and carrying gurney and patient up and down stairwells, up and down uneven…