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DuPont, WA

Lateral Firefighter EMT

Dupont, WA · On-site

$79K - $99K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

IAFF LOCAL 3829 Description Lateral Firefighter EMT (Applicant must be a currently certified EMT) This recruitment is to establish a hiring list for anticipated vacancies in the future for Lateral ...

City of West Fargo, ND

Firefighter/EMT - Lateral

West Fargo, ND · On-site

$59K - $71K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... LATERAL APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS. IF YOU DO NOT MEET THEM, APPLY UNDER THE (FIREFIGHTER - RECRUIT) POSTING WHEN NEXT AVAILABLE. This is a non-exempt position. Starting wage dependent on relevant ...

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Firefighter/Paramedic II - Lateral

Vacaville, CA · On-site

$131K - $188K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Firefighter/Paramedic II - Lateral The City of Vacaville invites applications for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic II - Lateral. Three (3) vacancies currently exist within the department. This ...

City of Vacaville

Firefighter/Paramedic II - Lateral

Vacaville, CA · On-site

$131K - $188K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Firefighter/Paramedic II - Lateral The City of Vacaville invites applications for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic II - Lateral. Three (3) vacancies currently exist within the department. This ...

City of Henderson, KY

Lateral Firefighter

Henderson, KY · On-site

$53K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

LATERAL FIREFIGHTER PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION The purpose of this classification is to perform firefighting and rescue operations in emergency situations, such as structural fires, motor vehicle ...

City of Reno, NV

Lateral Firefighter

Reno, NV · On-site

$65K - $88K/yr

... for Lateral Firefighter. Your answers will be used to assist the Civil Service Commission in evaluating your related work experience and education to determine that you meet the minimum ...

City of Reno

Lateral Firefighter

Reno, NV

$65K - $88K/yr

Lateral Opportunities Available Now*** Join a dedicated team at the City of Reno Fire Department ... The successful candidate in this position will bring their firefighting experience to the City of ...

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How much do firefighter lateral jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for firefighter lateral in the United States is $59,606.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45,500.00 and $69,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What responsibilities will I have as a firefighter lateral?

As a Firefighter Lateral, you’ll typically be expected to perform the full range of duties similar to other experienced firefighters, including responding to fire and medical emergencies, participating in training exercises, and conducting equipment checks. You’ll collaborate closely with your new crew, adapting to department protocols and learning the specific procedures unique to your new station. Many lateral hires are given a brief orientation or onboarding process to familiarize them with local geography, equipment, and reporting structures. Your previous experience will be valued right away, but you may also be assessed for compatibility with the team’s operations during your initial shifts.

What is a firefighter lateral?

A Firefighter Lateral job is a position for experienced firefighters who are transferring from another fire department. These positions allow qualified personnel to join a new department without starting at an entry-level rank. Lateral firefighters typically must meet specific experience, certification, and training requirements. This process helps departments bring in skilled professionals who can quickly integrate into operations.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a firefighter lateral?

To thrive as a Firefighter Lateral, you need proven firefighting experience, thorough knowledge of fire suppression, rescue operations, and emergency medical response, typically supported by Firefighter I/II certification and EMT or Paramedic credentials. Familiarity with specialized firefighting equipment, apparatus operations, and incident management systems like ICS is important. Outstanding teamwork, quick decision-making, and strong communication skills are key soft skills for excelling in this role. These abilities ensure effective emergency response, safety for both the public and crew, and seamless integration into an existing fire department team.

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Infographic showing various Firefighter Lateral job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $59,606 per year, or $28.7 per hour.

Firefighter Paramedic - Lateral Transfer

City of Strongsville, OH

Strongsville, OH • On-site

$30.32 - $40.80/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Salary: $30.32 - $40.80 Hourly
Location : Fire Department 17000 Prospect Road, 44149, OH
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202400015
Department: Fire Department
Opening Date: 03/06/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
The City of Strongsville is looking for highly motivated and dedicated individuals with previous experience for an opportunity to be a Firefighter/Paramedic. Strongsville Fire and Emergency Services is an all-hazards emergency response agency staffed, trained, equipped, and ready to respond to emergency calls due to fires, motor vehicle accidents, medical and trauma emergencies, hazardous materials incidents, and technical rescue incidents. The Department performs many non-emergency functions such as: fire inspections and code enforcement, construction plan review, public education including fire safety, CPR and first aid training, and fire extinguisher training. The successful candidate will have a passion for public safety, a commitment to protecting lives and property, and a strong desire to serve and educate our residents and business community. The successful candidate will also embrace the four pillars of the Department: Professionalism, Competence, Compassion, and Pride. We invite you to be the newest member of our winning team!!!
Examples of Duties
  • Performs fire suppression, emergency medical services, technical rescues, fire prevention, public education and public relations activities.
  • Responds to fires, accidents, medical emergencies, and calls for service or assistance.
  • Investigates calls of potential fires; odors; smoke and carbon monoxide alarms; medical and private alarms, and burning complaints.
  • Participates in company inspections, preplans, and building familiarization tours.
  • Performs daily equipment checks, inspection of advanced life support equipment and medications, and routine maintenance activities to ensure proper operation of firefighting, EMS, and other emergency equipment.
  • Completes EMS reports, EMS medication logs, daily vehicle maintenance check sheets, advanced life support equipment calibration and operational checks, vehicle repair forms, and station activity log entries as required.
  • Tests and maintains equipment as required on a daily, weekly, monthly, or annual basis.
  • Replaces expended equipment and supplies.
  • Performs routine and seasonal maintenance and housekeeping activities to insure a clean, orderly, and professional work environment.
  • Any other duties assigned by Fire Department company officers or administrative staff.
Typical Qualifications
  • Applicant must be a United States citizen.
  • Applicant must be twenty-one years old on or prior to the date of certification to the lateral list.
  • Applicant must have received a high school diploma or passed the General Education Development Test (GED) prior to the date of certification to the lateral list.
  • Applicant must have a current valid State of Ohio driver's license.
  • Applicant must have a current valid Paramedic Certification from the State of Ohio.
  • Applicant must have a current valid Firefighter II Certification from the State of Ohio.
  • Applicant must have held a position as a firefighter and/or paramedic, with a governmental entity within the last twelve (12) months from the date of certification to the lateral list.
  • Applicant must have a minimum of one thousand (1,000) hours of experience as a firefighter and/or paramedic with a governmental entity.
  • Applicant must have a certificate from Cuyahoga Community College dated within one (1) year of the date of certification to the lateral list confirming that the Applicant has taken the Firefighter's Physical Agility Test and has attained a passing time of four (4) minutes and thirty (30) seconds or less.
  • Additional items that must be submitted to the Director of Human Resources:
    1. The reason the Applicant has been separated from the Applicant's former employers or wishes to leave the Applicant's current employment.
    2. The type of agency or entity that employed the Applicant in the past.
    3. Any other certifications obtained by the Applicant.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions of the job satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.
Supplemental Information
PLEASE UPLOAD WITH YOUR APPLICATION:
  • OHIO DRIVER'S LICENSE
  • HIGH SCHOOL and/or COLLEGE DIPLOMA
  • OHIO PARAMEDIC CERTIFICATION
  • OHIO FIREFIGHTER II CERTIFICATION
  • FIREFIGHTER PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST ADMINISTERED BY TRI-C

All City of Strongsville Employees are part of a Defined Pension Benefit Plan, either Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) or Ohio Police & Fire Pension (OP & F) regardless of full or part time status.
Full-Time Employees Receive:
  • Excellent Health Insurance Benefits including medical, pharmacy, dental and vision eligible on start date
  • Generous Paid Time Off depending on length of service including paid holidays and the employee's birthday
  • Earn paid sick time every pay period at the rate of 4.6 hours
  • Longevity Bonus beginning after 5 years of service with the City
  • Wellness Program Participation where an employee that utilizes the City's state of the art Recreation Center 12 hours per month receives the monthly membership rate back

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