Lateral Employment Opportunities
Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue is recruiting for the position of
Lateral Level Firefighter/EMT and Firefighter/Paramedic.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Candidates must be 18 years of age or older at the time of application
- High School graduate or equivalent (GED)
- Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license with an insurable driving record
- NREMT or WA EMT certification or
NREMT-P or WA Paramedic certificate with ACLS, PALS and PHTLS certificates - Successfully pass drug screening, comprehensive background review, and psychological testing prior to hiring
- 2 years continuous full time employment as a firefighter including within the last 12 months
- Be IFSAC FFI certified or equivalent
- Have a current CPAT card (or obtain within 6 months)
2023 Firefighter/EMT Lateral Salary: $85,723 - $96,862 annually + generous benefits
2023 Firefighter/Paramedic Lateral Salary: $94,349 - $106,548 annually + generous benefits
General Information about the Application Process:
- Application packets are available at the link below.
- Only complete application packets will be reviewed. Application packets must include:
- Completed application packet (including background check authorization forms)
- Photo copy of current driver’s license & 5-year employment driving abstract
- ICS 100, 200, 700, 800
- High school diploma or equivalent, and any higher degrees you have obtained
- FFI Certification or equivalent
- Current CPAT card (if applicable)
- Current EMS Certification (with ACLS, PALS and PHTLS for paramedics)
- If applicable, attach a copy of your military DD214
- Any other relevant professional certifications you have obtained that you want to include
- Applications may be emailed to [email protected] or mailed or returned in person to :
Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue
701 Vine St
Kelso WA 98626 - Applications packets will be reviewed and top candidates will be contacted for the next steps in the application process
- If you have previously applied for a position with Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue and are interested in this opportunity please contact us at 360-578-5218 to verify eligibility