Job Description
Job Description
The Lateral Paramedic/Firefighter reports to the Company Officer to facilitate Emergency, Fire and Medical Services. The Lateral Paramedic/Firefighter performs assigned duties in accordance with established protocol with moderate supervision. In the absence of the Company Officer, the Lateral Paramedic/Firefighter shall report to the Acting Company Officer on duty.
What to Expect as a Firefighter Paramedic at Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue Paramedics in Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue operate with a high degree of autonomy and therefore must continually develop:
- Strong diagnostic and patient assessment skills
- Excellent critical thinking, clinical reasoning and problem-solving abilities to make rapid decisions under pressure
- Proficiency in procedures such as advanced airway management (e.g. rapid sequence intubation, etc.).
- Effective communication, leadership and teamwork
Paramedics who thrive in this environment are highly motivated, resilient professionals who combine technical mastery with a commitment to ongoing personal and professional growth, the ability to learn by approaching errors, complications or unexpected outcomes with humility and curiosity rather than judgment as well as a desire to uplift and empower their colleagues through training and mentorship
Note: Salary and rank will be determined based on qualifications and experience. For more detailed information on specific rank requirements, please see the IAFF 2781 contract located on our website: - Responds to emergency medical care calls as assigned for assistance to sick or injured people, treating them in accordance with Emergency Medical guidelines and certification.
- Assesses nature and extent of illness/injury.
- Establish and prioritize medical procedures.
- Restores and/or stabilizes heart rhythms using defibrillator.
- Monitors cardiac patient with electrocardiograph.
- Initiates intravenous fluids to administer medications or body fluids.
- Performs endotracheal intubations to open airways and ventilate patient.
- Obtains and records patient vital signs.
- Observes, records, and reports to physician patient conditions and reactions to treatments.
- Responds to fire emergency calls as assigned, and performs tasks that may include search, rescue, ventilation, and suppression. Uses department equipment appropriately to extinguish fires of all types.
- Drives and operates department aid or rescue vehicles as qualified and as appropriate to the scene of the incident.
- Performs daily equipment tests and upkeep tasks, including routine equipment maintenance, to keep all equipment and apparatus in state of readiness.
- Assists in performing routine inspections and re-inspections.
- Participates in pre-planning fire tactics to improve service, rescue, and safety.
- Checks hydrants and tests available water flow on a regular schedule or as needed and directed.
- Participates as directed in training classes to maintain and upgrade knowledge, skills, qualifications and certification.
- Performs apparatus, station and ground maintenance as directed.
- Maintains necessary manual and computer records, entering data and generating reports as directed.
- Performs work in accordance with all safety policies and procedures.
- May be selected to participate in Special Operations Teams as qualified.
- May make public presentations, conduct tours of the station, or assist in presenting training classes for other staff, volunteers, community groups, or fire personnel from other districts.
- Performs other varied duties as directed and/or required.
- Displays working knowledge of fire codes and nationally recognized standards appropriate to the fire service or understands how to research and reference this information.
- Effectively communicates in a variety of situations and with a variety of medium with an ability that promotes co-worker and public trust.
- Demonstrates quick and sound decision making skills.
- Writes clear and concise reports.
- Reads and interprets a variety of technical materials, including manuals and periodicals.
- Demonstrates sufficient computer skills to enter data and generate reports.
- Able to operate any and all department vehicles as assigned and qualified.
- Able to knowledgeably use all department tools and equipment, including hand and power equipment as assigned and qualified.
- Demonstrates sufficient mechanical aptitude to perform basic repairs and maintenance tasks required to maintain the operation of Fire Department equipment.
- Possesses comprehensive knowledge of updated Uniform Fire Code requirements and associated fire safety inspection techniques.
- Handles high levels of personal stress, maintaining composure and control of self and situation under a variety of adverse and difficult conditions.
- Performs duties and maintains personal conduct, attitude and appearance that reflects professionalism and strictly conforms to policies, procedures and discipline within a “chain of command” system.
- Works as a reliable team member, establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers and auxiliary professionals outside the department.
- Able to memorize, recall detail, and identify objects.
- Develops and maintains considerable knowledge of the geography of Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue, its buildings and its street systems, and is able to apply this understanding when under stress
Minimum Job Requirements: Age : 18
US Citizen : Must be able to legally work in the U.S.
High School Grad/GED : Yes
Ability to Read/Speak English : Yes
Prior Experience Required :
- High School diploma or GED
- Valid driver’s license by hire date
- Minimum of twelve (12) months consecutive full-time, career structural firefighter work experience
- Must be currently employed, or have been laid off or separated/retired in good standing within the last twelve (12) months
- IFSAC Hazmat Awareness and Operations Certification
- IFSAC Firefighter I Certification
- IFSAC Firefighter II Certification
- Current Washington State (or state of residence) Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic (EMT-P) certification; OR
- Current National Registry Emergency Technician – Paramedic (NREMT-Paramedic)
Additional Requirements :
- Successful completion of a recognized full-time, career structural fire academy within the last 15 years as determined by the SRFR Training Division.
- Members hired as a lateral paramedic/firefighter will attend a SRFR-oriented ‘onboarding’ academy
- Completion of a 12-month probationary period
- Please submit your resume and letter of interest detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications of the position at If you have questions, please contact Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue’s Human Resources Division at hr@srfr.org or (360) 217-2151.
- Candidates must submit a resume and documentation of minimum qualifications by the application date to be considered for this position.
- Members will be ranked according to their interview score and final hiring decisions will be made after the Fire Chief’s Interview.
- Background/reference check and pre-employment physical will be required after the Fire Chief’s interview and prior to a final offer of employment.
Application Submission: Please submit your resume and letter of interest detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications of the position at If you have questions, please contact Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue’s Human Resources Division at hr@srfr.org or (360) 217-2151.
- Candidates must submit a resume and documentation of minimum qualifications by the application date to be considered for this position.
- Members will be ranked according to their interview score and final hiring decisions will be made after the Fire Chief’s Interview.
- Background/reference check and pre-employment physical will be required after the Fire Chief’s interview and prior to a final offer of employment.
Interview Process & Schedule:
This is an ongoing position opening. As such, first-round interviews will be held virtually on an as-needed basis, with in-person interviews and practical taking place twice per year (or additional as required) over a one week period. Dates will be communicated to candidates who successfully complete first-round interviews.
- First-round interviews: held remotely via Microsoft Teams on a rolling basis
- In-Person Interviews & Practical – dates to be communicated
- Second-round interviews, Practical and Chiefs Interviews will be held in-person in Snohomish County, Washington at one of our District facilities.
An illustrative schedule of the in-person interview week is noted below:
Day 1: Round 2 Panel Interview & Practical
Day 2 - 3: Chiefs Interview
Day 3 - 4: Initial Medical Evaluations
Day 1 - 4: Ride-alongs available for candidates
Thank you for your interest in SRFR and look forward to speaking with you soon.
Compensation details: 48.51-58.72 Hourly Wage
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