Lateral Firefighter​/Paramedic

Job Description

The City of Camas, Washington is testing for positions with the Camas-Washougal Fire Department. These positions are represented by International Association of Firefighters, Local #2444.

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• Applicants must have worked as a paid firefighter/paramedic for a minimum of 6,000 hours and successfully completed a probationary period.
• Applicants must possess the following certificates: IFSAC Firefighter 1 and 2, IFSAC Hazmat Awareness and Hazmat Operations (or equivalent).
• All applicants must possess valid driver’s license.
• Applicants must possess the following valid certificates: NREMT-P or Washington State Paramedic Certification**, ACLS or eACLS; PALS.
• Candidates who do not possess a current WA State paramedic certification are required by the State of Washington to have graduated from a CAAHEP accredited paramedic course to receive reciprocity. Check your CAAHEP accreditation by calling  or emailing mail. Attach copy of paramedic course completion certificate to application packet.

Applicants MUST attach copies of current, non-expired, valid certifications to their application to be eligible for consideration. Finalists will undergo an extensive background check, physical examination, psychological screening and drug screen prior to final hire. Applicants must be 21 years of age at time of hiring.

• Thursday and Friday, March 12 & 13 – 8am – OPTIONAL practice sessions for physical agility testing at Camas Fire Station 42 (4321 NW Parker Street, Camas)
• Saturday, March 14 – 8am – REQUIRED written and physical agility testing specific to duties. Candidates must bring $20 testing fee to the test on this date
• Monday March 16 & Tuesday March 17 – Times TBD – Oral Board Interviews and EMS Practical Exam

Additional details related to the above listed activities will be sent to all applicants after the closing date.

Candidates must submit an online application, cover letter, and resume to be considered for the position.

All application materials must be attached when the application is submitted.

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We offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes family and domestic partner benefits such as medical, dental, and vision to full-time and part-time employees. Part-time employees that elect medical will pay a prorated premium amount. Retirement benefits are provided through The Washington State Department of Retirement Systems. Other benefits include life insurance, paid holidays, and accrued leave.

To learn more details, visit our salaries and benefits page.

1. Have you worked as a paid firefighter/paramedic for a minimum of 6,000 hours and successfully completed a probationary period?

• Yes
• No

2. Do you possess the following required certificates (check all that you possess):

• IFSAC Firefighter 1 and 2
• IFSAC Hazmat Awareness and Hazmat Operations (or equivalent)
• NREMT-P or Washington State Paramedic Certification
• ACLS or eACLS
• PALS
• None of the above

3. Do you have a valid driver's license with good driving history?

• Yes
• No

4. I have attached copies of the following valid certificates: NREMT-P or Washington State Certified Paramedic, ACLS or eACLS and PALS.

• Yes
• No

5. For laterals that do not possess a current WA State paramedic certification are required by the State of Washington to have graduated from a CAAHEP accredited paramedic course to receive reciprocity. Check your CAAHEP accreditation by calling  or emailing mail. Attach copy of paramedic course completion certificate to application packet.

• Yes, I have attached a copy of my paramedic course completion certificate
• N/A, I do possess a current WA State paramedic certificate
• I do not have a certificate or have completed a paramedic course

6. Are you at least 21 years of age? Or will be at time of hire?

• Yes, I am 21 years of age or older
• I will be turning 21 very soon
• No

7. I have submitted the required cover letter and resume, along with my application.

• Yes
• No

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