Entry-Level or Lateral Firefighter-Paramedic

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The City of Burlington is seeking public safety professionals to serve as Firefighter‑Paramedics. City of Burlington Firefighter‑Paramedics are trained professionals providing fire suppression, fire prevention, and emergency medical transport services at the basic and advanced life support level. The ideal candidate should be passionate about providing excellent service and vision for this close‑knit and friendly community. The Fire Department currently consists of thirty (30) full‑time employees, including the Chief, Assistant Chief, Division Chief, Administrative Coordinator, Firefighter‑EMTs, and Firefighter‑Paramedic line staff work a 48/96 schedule, utilize three (3) resources (a Fire Company, ALS, BLS) daily, and respond to 4,600 calls annually.

The City has one (1) central fire station located in the heart of Burlington, WA.

• Entry Level
  : IFSAC Firefighter I of equivalent certification preferred, or candidate must obtain within twelve (12) months of hire date. Washington State Paramedic Certification is preferred; if applicant does not hold a Washington State Paramedic Certification they must have a National Registry Paramedic Certification at the time of hire.
• Lateral
  :
  Twenty‑four (24) months of full‑time experience within the last thirty‑six (36) months is required. IFSAC Firefighter I of equivalent certification required. Washington State Paramedic Certification is preferred but candidate is required to hold National Registry Paramedic certification at the time of application.

• To apply for the position,
  all candidates must submit:
  Resume;
• Completed City of Burlington PHI, the form is located here ; and
• Copies of applicable certificates.

To be eligible for consideration,
Entry‑Level candidates must complete the FireTEAM Exam with National Testing Network (NTN), include copies of applicable certificates, and provide a valid NTN CPAT within thirty (30) days of acceptance of the Conditional Offer from the City of Burlington.

Lateral candidates are not required to complete the FireTEAM Exam with NTN, but must include copies of applicable certificates, and provide a valid NTN CPAT within thirty (30) days of acceptance of the Conditional Offer from the City of Burlington.

All candidates must be available for in‑person Assessment Center testing on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

Completed application packets must be submitted in a sealed envelope via mail, or in‑person to Burlington City Hall, 833 S Spruce St. Burlington, WA 98233, ATTN:
Human Resources.
All materials must be received or postmarked by no later than 5:00 p.m. PST on Monday, February 2, 2026. Only applicants meeting the minimum job qualifications will be considered. Email Kristen Bachhuber at kristenb or call  with any questions.

• Generous Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Package
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Holiday Pay
• LEOFF 2 Retirement System
• Up to 6.2% Deferred Compensation Match
• Flexible Spending Account
• EAP Services
• Up to $40 per month for health club memberships
• Education Incentive Pay
• Specialty Stipends

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be 21 years of age by the date of hire.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Washington State Paramedic Certification is preferred; if applicant does not hold a Washington State Paramedic Certification they must have a National Registry Paramedic Certification at the time of application if lateral, or by time of hire if entry-level.
• IFSAC Firefighter I or equivalent certification (Lateral), or must obtain within 12 months of hire date (Entry‑Level).
• All candidates must possess, or obtain a current CPAT within thirty (30) days of acceptance of the Conditional Offer from the City.
• Must be able to read and speak English.
• Passing score on respirator medical questionnaire and medical…