Firefighters provide emergency assistance, protect life and property threatened by fire, explosion, hazardous materials, medical emergencies, accidents, and other hazards that may arise. Regular activities include emergency response, training, pre-fire planning, public education, life safety inspections, maintenance of apparatus, facilities, and equipment. Firefighters may be exposed to hazardous conditions and risk of personal injury.

Part-time position; not to exceed an average of 79 hours of work per month.

Fire/EMS Operations

Receives, relays, and responds to emergency calls and alarms. Operates radio and other communication e.
Performs modern fire suppression and prevention, including laying hose, operating task related equipment, and participate in knock-down, containment, extinguishment, and ventilation.
Performs salvage/overhaul operations such as throwing salvage covers, sweeping water, removing debris, pulling ceiling, locating, and extinguishing hot spots.
Performs emergency aid activities, including administering first aid and providing emergency medical care to the Emergency Medical Technician-8 (EMT-8) level.
Participates in continuing education, class topics to include firefighting, emergency medical services, hazardous materials, rescue, extrication, and other Fire/EMS related subjects.

Community Support

Performs general maintenance work in the upkeep of fire facilities and equipment.
Assists in training and mentoring new employees.
Performs other duties as assigned by Department Officers.

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or GED
Must have 6 months of experience as a Volunteer Fire Fighter, Basic Life Support (BLS) provider, or other Operational Experience with a Professional Fire Department.
Must be current on the following certifications:
- WA State or Nationally Registered EMT
- IFSAC Firefighter I or equivalent
- IFSAC Hazardous Materials Operations, or equivalent, OR the ability to obtain certification within the first year of employment
- CPAT certification
- Must have the ability to obtain certification of EVIP without record of suspension or revocation in any state within six months of employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

Working knowledge of driver safety practices.
Modern fire suppression and prevention and emergency medical service principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment.
First aid and resuscitation techniques and their application as demonstrated through State Emergency Medical Technician Certification.
Applicable laws, ordinances, departmental standard operating procedures and regulations.

Skills & Ability to:

Support and promote the City's mission, vision, and core values in all aspects of job performance.
Work a variable schedule and non-standard workweek.
Learn to apply standard firefighting, emergency aid, hazardous materials, and fire prevention techniques.
Perform strenuous or peak physical effort during emergency, training or station maintenance activities for prolonged periods of time under conditions of extreme heights, intense heat, cold or smoke.
Act effectively in emergencies and stressful situations.
Follow verbal and written instructions.
Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Establish effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
Must be of good moral character and of temperate and industrious habits.
Model and initiate a quality customer service attitude throughout the department and during all interactions with the public.

Must be U.S. Citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States who can read and write the English language.
Must be a minimum of twenty-one (21) years of age.
Must have a valid driver's license and appropriate insurance at the time of hire for work related travel.
Ability to obtain certification of Emergency Vehicle Incident Prevention (EVIP) without a record of suspension or revocation in any state.
Must pass appropriate background checks, including appropriate work-related physical examination.
Must pass a pre-employment drug test.

Examination Process
All applications MUSTinclude the following documentation for consideration:

Complete City of Lynden Application
Current Washington State or National Registry EMT Certificate
IFSAC Firefighter I Certificate, or equivalent
Current and valid CPAT Certificate (within one year of job announcement date)
36-month Motor Vehicle Record (see DOL website on how to obtain this record, Driving records | Washington State Department of Licensing.

Note: Only complete application packets will be considered. Applications will not be accepted after the posted closing date and time.

The examination process may consist of the following for eligible applicants:

Oral Board Interviews: Oral Board Interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of February 2nd, 2026.
Chiefs Interviews: Chief Interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of February 2nd, 2026.

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