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 AbilitiesKnowledge 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 ProcessAll 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.
Our Vision: Cultivating Exceptional Service for Our Extraordinary Community
The City of Lynden is an Equal Opportunity Employer