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BREMERTON, CITY OF
911 PARK AVENUE
BREMERTON, WASHINGTON 98337
(360)473-5926
http://www.ci.bremerton.wa.us

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Job Title: LATERAL FIREFIGHTER/EMT

Full-Time | Civil Service | IAFF Local 437

Application Dates: Opens: September 8, 2026, Closes September 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM PST

Compensation & Benefits: Salary: $6810.08–$11,137.40 Semi-Monthly.

· Law Enforcement Officers’ and Firefighters’ Retirement System (LEOFF)

· Medical & Dental Insurance

· Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan (MERP)

· Health Reimbursement Arrangement Program / Voluntary Employees’ Beneficiary Association (HRA/VEBA)

· Deferred Compensation Match

· Education Incentive Pay

Location & Schedule: Bremerton, WA. Schedule – 24-hour shifts followed by 72 hours off

Core Responsibilities:

· Respond to fire, emergency medical, rescue, and other emergency calls

· Perform fire suppression, rescue, emergency medical, salvage, and related emergency operations

· Operate or learn to safely operate fire apparatus, emergency vehicles, radios, and specialized equipment

· Assist with patient care and transportation as assigned

· Use hoses, pumps, ladders, breathing apparatus, extrication equipment, ropes, oxygen equipment, and other emergency tools

· Participate in mutual-aid and major emergency operations

Must-Have (Minimum) Qualifications:

· At least 18 years old

· High school diploma or equivalent

· Possess a valid driver’s license

· Possess a current EMT Certification

· CPAT Certificate from a licensed testing facility within 12 months of application submission date

· One (1) year of full-time, paid career firefighting experience with a fire agency

· Completion of a fire agency probation

· Complete City of Bremerton Application with resume, IFSAC or ProBoard Firefighter 1 and Hazmat Ops Certificates

Company Culture:

Team-oriented, service-driven, professional, and community-focused. BFD specifically emphasizes integrity, respect, compassion, teamwork, tradition, and loyalty to both the community and fellow members.

**You have not successfully applied for a position with the Bremerton Fire Department until you have completed your application through The City of Bremerton's website, please see link below. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed**

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/bremerton/

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