EMS South - EMT

Posted Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 11:00 AM

Hiring Preference:
The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is an Equal opportunity employer. Consistent with federal law, the Kalispel Tribe of Indians applies Indian preference in employment. It is the policy of the Kalispel Tribe of Indians to give preference in hiring, promotions, and transfers into vacant positions to qualified applicants in the following order:
1) Kalispel Tribal Members;
2) Descendant or Spouse of an enrolled Kalispel Tribal Member;
3) enrolled members of other Indian Tribes;
4) all other applicants. At‑Will Employment:
Employment with the Kalispel Tribe of Indians is at‑will and can be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, either at the option of the employee or the Kalispel Tribe of Indians. Drug Testing:
The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is a drug free workplace. All applicants are subject to drug testing at the time of hire and at unannounced times during employment. Background Investigation:
All candidates and employees may be subject to a background investigation.

Provides fire prevention and suppression, emergency medical services, rescue, disaster response, and hazardous material mitigation for the purpose of saving lives and protecting property. This position also supports a wide range of department programs as assigned.

The Firefighter is assigned a work schedule determined by the Department and reports directly to the Assistant Chief. The Assistant Chief guides the daily work of the firefighter, with the Chief setting overall work priorities and conducting performance evaluations in consultation with the Assistant Chief.

The Firefighter performs a combination of emergency and non‑emergency duties as follows:

• Responds to a wide variety of fire incidents such as brush fires, vehicle fire and structure fires.
• Responds to a wide variety of emergency medical incidents. Provides medical care to patients consistent with EMS training and certification.
• Respond to incidents requiring special operations and assist consistent with the level of training as determined by the department.
• Conducts equipment, facility, and apparatus inspections to ensure safety and response readiness.
• Assists with supervision, training, development of volunteer department personnel.
• Assists with coordinating mutual fire protection plans, emergency response, and other department activities with surrounding jurisdictions, other departments, and organizations as assigned.
• Can instruct First Aid/CPR classes through KTFD to public.
• Assists with coordinating and preparing a variety of plans, reports, presentations, and records.
• Assists with control issue of occupancy permits and similar licenses.
• Participates in Department/Tribal sponsored public events or activities.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

This position supervises probationary firefighters and assists with volunteer firefighters’ program.

• Basic knowledge of the Kalispel Tribe of Indians and the reservation.
• Valid driver’s license and be eligible for automobile insurance.
• Must be able to pass a Child Abuse and Neglect (CAN) background check.
• Must successfully pass drug screening and Tribal Gaming Agency Level III background investigation.
• Current ACLS and PALS, or PALS equivalent, satisfactory to the department
• IFSAC Firefighter I certification, or equivalent, satisfactory to the department
• IFSAC Hazmat Awareness certification, or equivalent, satisfactory to the department
• Currently certified as a Washington State EMT‑P

• Certified Firefighter I (IFSAC or State Equivalent) HAZMAT Awareness. Preference will be given to Firefighter II and HAZMAT Operations
• Current Certification as Washington State EMT
• Current Wildland Firefighter II or obtain within 30 days of employment
• ICS 100 and 200, NIMS 700 and 800
• Certified AHA or Red Cross First Aid and CPR Instructor. (or the ability to obtain within one year of hire)
• Washington State Boaters Safety card. (or the ability to obtain within one year of hire)