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Lateral Firefighter Paramedic Information Session

Salary

$0.00 Hourly

Location

Tacoma, WA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

4006-25LFFPM

Department

Fire

Division

Fire

Opening Date

11/26/2025

Closing Date

12/15/2025 12:00 PM Pacific

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Position Description

The City of Tacoma Fire Department is hosting two Lateral Firefighter Paramedic Informational Sessions this winter. Come learn about becoming a Lateral Firefighter Paramedic and why you should work for Tacoma Fire. Each session will cover the same info and both will be completely free!

The information sessions will be held in person or via Zoom. Details about the location and/or Zoom link will be sent directly to those who register. In person space will be limited to 8 people per session on a first come first serve basis.

Dates and Times:

+ December 16, 2025 - Tuesday morning session 8:00am - 9:00am PST

+ December 17, 2025 - Wednesday morning session 8:00am - 9:00am PST

Topics Covered at each session:

+ Application process

+ Interview process

+ TFD EMS System

+ Experience of a Lateral Firefighter Paramedic

+ Human Resources questions

+ Frequently asked questions

To reserve a seat, please click the Apply button in the top right corner.

Please fill in your name, e-mail, and phone number. If you know someone who would like to attend, please be sure to have them apply. We look forward to seeing you at this event. Prior to the event you will receive a confirmation and additional information regarding the event details.

The City of Tacoma provides excellent medical, dental and vision plans for the whole family; paid holidays and paid leave; participation in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System (alternate plan for Police/Fire); continuing education and advancement opportunities and a growing variety of City-sponsored health and wellness opportunities and incentives.

Medical Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger.

Dental Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger.

Vision Coverage: For eligible employees and their eligible dependents.

Paid Leave: City employees are entitled to received paid holidays, sick/vacation leave or personal time off (PTO), depending upon union affiliation and appointment type.

Insurance Plans: Employees are covered by a long-term disability plan. Short-term and expanded long-term disability insurance plans are also available to employees. The State Industrial Insurance Act also covers employees.

Deferred Compensation: Income can be set aside on a pretax basis and invested for supplementation of normal retirement income.

Retirement: All employees of the City, except members of the Police and Fire services, Tacoma Rail and certain project employees, are included in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System. Information on the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System can be found at www.cityoftacoma.org or by calling (253) 502-8200.

Other Employment Information

Direct Deposit: Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule by direct deposit.

Salary Increases: Based on satisfactory job performance, the City provides for a regular progression of salary increases for most classifications according to the salary schedule.

Union Affiliation: Many job classifications are covered by union security provisions which require union membership, dues, or payment of equivalent service fees.

Note: The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.

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Please select which session below you would like to register for.

+ I would like to attend December 16, 2025, IN PERSON.

+ I would like to attend December 16, 2025, ON ZOOM.

+ I would like to attend December 17, 2025, IN PERSON.

+ I would like to attend December 17, 2025, ON ZOOM.

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Employer

City of Tacoma

Address

Human Resources Department 747 Market Street Tacoma, Washington, 98402-3764

Phone

253-591-5400

Website

http://www.tacoma.gov

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