Lateral Firefighter/Paramedic na City of Redmond, WA

About the Department

The City of Redmond is a thriving, culturally diverse community and home to over 80,000 residents. Redmond is the hub to an array of commerce and industry ranging from technology, aerospace and gaming to biomedical and innovation start-ups. In this role, you will represent the city, and our values of service, integrity, accountability, belonging and stewardship.

THE REDMOND FIRE DEPARTMENT

More than anything, it's our people that make us great.

There are more than 165 dedicated fire department employees that view each day as an adventure and a new opportunity to shine. Each of these individuals bring a unique skills and qualities to the table, they embrace the values of integrity, accountability, and commitment to service--and they love working collaboratively to take our city to even greater heights.

These employees provide fire and life safety services to the City of Redmond, and King County Fire District 34. They alsoprovide ALS services to the cities of Duvall, Kirkland, Woodinville, and the unincorporated communities of NortheastKing County. This represents a service area of 266 square miles and a population of over 333,000 citizens.

The Redmond Fire Department provides a healthy work environment with dedicated resources for training and equipment. Firefighter paramedic candidates that are successful will enjoy a healthy work/life balance with continuing education programs, leadership academies, wellness incentives and a 48/96 work schedule (two days on and four days off).

Position Duties

• Assesses nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures to be followed or need for additional assistance
• Restores and stabilizes heart rhythm on pulseless, non-breathing patient, using defibrillator or as directed by physician 
• Monitors cardiac patient using electrocardiograph
• Initiates intravenous fluids to administer medication or drugs or to replace fluids lacking in body
• Performs endotracheal intubations to open airways and ventilate patient
• Administers injections, medications, and drugs, following established protocols
• Administers initial treatment at emergency scene and takes and records patient’s vital signs
• Assists in extricating trapped victims and transports sick and injured persons to treatment center
• Observes, records, and reports to physician the patient’s condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents
• Participates in planning related to quality assurance, research, and EMS education, both ALS and BLS
• May communicate with physician and other medical personnel via radio/telephone
• May drive mobile intensive care unit to emergency scene
• May serve as team leader for emergency medical technicians
• Must also perform regular firefighter duties
• Monitors the emergency radio when on duty and responds to major fires, EMS, or other emergency incidents
• When assigned, wears breathing apparatus, climbs ladders, uses specialized tools and equipment to enter hazardous environments to assist in saving lives or protecting property
• Uses all firefighting equipment as appropriate to extinguish fires in buildings, grass, terrain, automobiles, or other situations that may involve oil chemicals, electrical, or other flammable or combustible materials or origins
• Responds to various hazardous environments wearing breathing apparatus and using specialized tools and equipment to save lives, protect property, suppress fires, and administer first aid to the sick and injured
• Drives emergency response vehicles as qualified and appropriate for the incident; transports patients to hospital or other medical facility
• Performs other duties as assigned
• May maintain King County EMT/CBT instructor endorsement
  

Knowledge of:

• State and local rules and regulations regarding the provision of life support, diagnosis, and medical treatment inemergency situations
• Emergency medical treatment regulations describing the medical treatment permitted with/without a physician’sorders
• Record-keeping requirements
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy
• Safe procedures used to lift and carry people and equipment
• Motor vehicle laws
• ICS/NIMS
  
  

Demonstrated ability to:

• Conduct strenuous tasks under emergency fire, medical, and other hazardous situations and meet the minimum standards of agility and endurance
• Operate a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) as a condition of employment per the Respiratory Protection Standard 292=6-62 WAC Part E
• Learn pertinent state and local laws and department policies, procedures, and operational guidelines
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with coworkers and the public
• Follow oral and written directions
• Maintain current knowledge in emergency medical technician practices and procedures
• Diagnose medical problems quickly and determine appropriate treatment
• Operate basic life support equipment and other medical equipment contained in an emergency response vehicle
• Respond quickly and safely to fire and/or emergency medical calls and provide skilled medical care or specializedfirefighting function
• Perform emergency scene work to a firefighter level including EMS related incidents
• Perform at emergency scenes as a staging/base manager, safety officer, command aid, or as part of emergencyoperations crew
• Communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing
• Prepare and maintain reports and records within assigned area of responsibility
• Maintain confidentiality in working with information of a proprietary, confidential, or personal nature
  

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma/GED equivalent

• Certification as Firefighter 1 within two years of employment

• Must be able to exert in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of forcefrequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

• Ability to obtain a valid Washington state driver’s license by the time of appointment, with evidence of a gooddriving record according to insurance guidelines

• United States citizen who can read and write the English language

• Must meet medical and physical agility standards and all civil service requirements.

• Must fulfill bargaining unit membership requirements within 30 days of hire

King County Trained Lateral 

• Already certified through King County paramedic training program

Accelerated Lateral

• National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) or graduation from paramedic program
• 2 years practicing as a paramedic

• Certification in Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

• Certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Licenses and Other Requirements:

• King County Trained Lateral 
  • Already certified through King County paramedic training program
• Accelerated Lateral
  • Ability to obtain University of Washington/King County paramedic certification within 12 months of appointment

Other Qualifications

• Our employees earn competitive wages and enjoy an exceptional benefits packet.
• The City pays for all regular, full-time employee healthcare premiums.
• Learn more about our medical, retirement, and other perks like tuition reimbursement and transportation subsidiesincluding a free bus pass by visiting
  https://cityofredmond.benefithub.com/
• Fire Fighter Paramedics who are hired are granted longevity based on their paramedic certification date from Michael K. Copass Harborview Paramedic Training Program at the University of Washington for purposes of establishing accrual rates and compensation only.
• This position is part of the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' (LEOFF) pension plan.
  

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