LATERAL FIREFIGHTER / EMT

Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One Gig Harbor, WA Job Details Full-time $95,340 - $119,175 a year 23 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Professional development assistance Retirement plan Qualifications EMT Certification BLS Certification First aid Mid-level High school diploma or GED Driver's License EMT experience Basic life support Commercial driving Full Job Description Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One is currently accepting applications for the position of Lateral Firefighter EMT, with an anticipated start date of September 8, 2025. Apply by Friday, June 6, 2025 APPLICATIONS

THROUGH INDEED WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.

Visit our website at www.gigharborfire.org to learn more about the opening and for instructions on how to apply and to view the job announcement, job description, application and for additional instructions. Email the following required documents to .

Application Cover Letter Resume Copy of Certifications:

EMT, IFSAC/Pro Board Firefighter 1 and 2, and Red Card, if available.

Minimum Qualifications:

Current full-time career Firefighter EMT. Successful completion of IFSAC or equivalent Firefighter 1 and Firefighter 2, with current certifications. Successful completion of an accredited fire academy. Current WA State EMT certification or EMT certification from another state, including current or previous National Registry accreditation. High School graduate or equivalent (GED) and at least 18 years of age. Current WA State driver license or able to obtain within 30 days of hire date. Must be tobacco and marijuana free at time of pre-employment screening.

Preferred Qualifications:

Current Wildland Fire Incident Qualification Card (Red Card).

About Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One:

Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One (GHFMO) provides 911 emergency medical services, fire suppression, emergency rescue and injury prevention services to the 51,000 residents living on the Gig Harbor Peninsula. Our response area covers 54 square miles with more than 50 miles of shoreline including Fox and Raft Islands. We take great pride in providing excellent service to our community. In 2022, our career firefighters responded to 6,516 calls. GHFMO also supports a variety of specialized teams, including Technical Rescue and Wildland Firefighting. Career Firefighter EMT/Paramedic positions are funded through permanent levies and have never been eliminated. We offer excellent benefits, a great work environment, and enthusiastic candidates are encouraged to apply to join our outstanding organization, team and community.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$95,340.00 - $119,175.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Shift:

Rotating shift

Work Location:

In person