Lateral Firefighter

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 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

Meet the basic qualifications expected of all job applicants:

A stable and verifiable work history
A record of regular and dependable attendance
A professional, well-groomed appearance
Strong communication and problem solving skills

Qualifications

Individuals are expected to work in a manner consistent with the City of Vancouver’s Operating Principles; specifically: Work and act as a team player in all interactions with other city employees; provide a high level of customer service at all times; project and maintain a positive image with those contracted in the course of work; develop and maintain collaborative and respectful working relationships with team members and others; and, consistently provide quality service.

This announcement is meant only as a general descriptive recruitment guide. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract and is not a complete description of the job.

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