City of Vancouver
LateralFirefighter
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“Lateral Firefighter at City of Vancouver. Skills: firefighter, emergency service, fire suppression, hazardous materials mitigation, emergency medical services. fire suppression. hazardous materials mitigation”
What You'll Achieve.
exceed the expectations of the citizens we serve; provide a high level of customer service; consistently provide quality service
Industry & Context.
communication and problem solving skills
Ability to pass an extensive history screening process, Flexible work hours required, physical ability, psychological and medical testing
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
A citizen of the United States of America or lawful permanent resident, Ability to read and write the English language, High School Diploma or the equivalent, 21 years of age, Possession of an appropriate, valid driver’s license, Three (3) consecutive years experience as a full-time, paid firefighter with an agency whose primary responsibility is fire protection and emergency service and have primary responsibilities including fire suppression, hazardous materials mitigation, and emergency medical services, Washington State Emergency Medical Technician Basic or out of state EMT that meets WAC 246-976-142 requirements for certification, NFPA Firefighter 2 certification or equivalent, Ability to score well in a panel interview, Pass a thorough background investigation, Do well in a Chief’s interview, Successfully complete physical ability, psychological and medical testing, Ability to pass an extensive history screening process, Flexible work hours required, Maintain an acceptable knowledge level by participating in hands-on training and by studying fire services procedure manual, state (FST) courses/manuals, nationally recognized fire service books, EMS protocols, emergency medical textbooks, and other material as approved by the Training Chief and EMS Chief, At the scene of an emergency, receive instructions and accomplish duties in accordance with established standard operating guidelines and nationally recognized good practices, Understand and apply administrative guides and established policies, Follow verbal and written instructions, Meet the knowledge, health, and physical qualifications established by the City, A stable and verifiable work history, A record of regular and dependable attendance, A professional, well-groomed appearance, communication and problem solving skills
What You'll Do.
hazardous materials mitigation
emergency medical services
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work and act as a team player in all interactions with other city; develop and maintain collaborative and respectful working relationships with team members
Communication Scope
Ability to read and write the English language; communication and problem solving skills
Full Job Description
## **Salary Range** $0.00 - $0.00 ## **Job Summary** “Vancouver is recognized for its civic excellence. Our employees are proud to work in an open, supportive environment where we are empowered to create solutions and outcomes which exceed the expectations of the citizens we serve.” Vancouver Fire is currently accepting applications for Lateral Firefighter Salary: Firefighter - $95,088 - $129,792 annually (2026 negotiations is underway) Depending on years of experience Application period: May 15, 2026 – June 15, 2026 ## **Job Details** **Applicants must meet the following requirements by the application date:** * A citizen of the United States of America or lawful permanent resident * Ability to read and write the English language * High School Diploma or the equivalent * 21 years of age * Possession of an appropriate, valid driver’s license * Three (3) consecutive years experience as a full-time, paid firefighter with an agency whose primary responsibility is fire protection and emergency service and have primary responsibilities including fire suppression, hazardous materials mitigation, and emergency medical services * Washington State Emergency Medical Technician Basic or out of state EMT that meets WAC 246-976-142 requirements for certification. * Must possess a NFPA Firefighter 2 certification or equivalent. **Special Requirements:** * Any applicant receiving an offer of employment from the City of Vancouver must be able to score well in a panel interview, pass a thorough background investigation, do well in a Chief’s interview and successfully complete physical ability, psychological and medical testing. * Ability to pass an extensive history screening process * Flexible work hours required **Important Dates:** Application closing date – June 15, 2026 Oral Boards with the top candidates – July 11 & 12, 2026 **All candidates must have the ability to:** * Maintain an acceptable knowledge level by participating in hands-on training and by studying fire services
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