Firefighter EMT - Paramedic

Department:

Public Safety

Position Reports to:

Fire Captain

Pay Grade:

17

Employment Type:

Full-time

Exempt/Nonexempt:

Non-exempt

Description:

Under the general direction of the Fire Chief, responds to fire alarms, medical emergencies, hazardous materials, urban rescue, and other calls to protect life and property; participates in fire prevention activities and training; and maintains the fire station and equipment. Supervise, assign, review, and participate in the work of part time Firefighter/EMT's. Assist in meeting department mission, goals, and objectives. Pay rate based on 2912 annual hourly work schedule.

Duties:

Essential functions:

• Assist in the implementation of department goals and objectives
• Respond to fire alarms with assigned company or crew; participate in fire suppression activities including but not limited to; laying and connecting hose; maintaining pumping apparatus; holding nozzles and directing water streams; raising and climbing ladders; ventilating burning structures; and entering buildings to evacuate occupants.
• Respond to all types of emergency incidents including Fire & Medical, including but not limited to auto accidents, gas leaks, hazardous spills, etc.
• Analyze patient needs and administer emergency medical care. May direct the activities of staff when necessary.
• Operate all types of fire apparatus and rescue equipment including portable fire extinguishers, pike poles, hand lines, smoke ejectors, salvage covers, forcible entry tools, aerial ladder equipment, and emergency medical equipment.
• Perform search and rescue operations in hazardous environments including collapsed buildings, auto accidents, hazardous materials spills, and confined spaces.
• Respond to emergencies and operate within the ICS system until relieved by command personnel.
• Preserve evidence at fire scenes.
• Assist in the training of fire department personnel, volunteer and paid, in all suppression activities, and in emergency medical techniques and medical field activities; maintain inventory of drugs and controlled substances.
• Attend instructions in firefighting and emergency medical techniques, perform drills with other engine company staff, including volunteers; become familiar with city layout and established response routes and hydrant system; prepare and maintain a variety of firefighting preplan drawings and schematics.
• Assist with the cleaning, maintenance, and repair of fire equipment and apparatus such as hydrants, trucks, and support equipment; ensure proper maintenance of station facilities; maintain station supplies including regular floor watch details.
• Maintain inventory of tools and equipment on fire and EMS apparatus.
• Participate in fire station housekeeping and maintenance.
• Provide public information on fire prevention, CPR, and career opportunities.
• Must follow all safety procedures outlined in local, state, and federal fire codes and regulations including City and department policy, and rules and regulations.
• Assist with and maintain equipment apparatus in condition of readiness.
• Fill out necessary reports and keep records, as required.
• Make presentations to schools, clubs, scouting organizations, etc., as requested.

All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.
• Successful completion of an accredited Fire Training Academy, or equivalent, at the Firefighter II level.
• Must be hazardous material trained, "Operational Certified".
• Must possess an "EMT-P" certification.
• Possession of an appropriate driver's license on the date of application.
• Meet current physical condition requirements on the date of appointment and maintain them thereafter.

Preferred: Possess a current Utah / National Registry Paramedic certification. Possess a current Utah / National Registry Paramedic certification. ADO-P, Certified. ADO-A, Certified Instructor I, Certified. EMS Instructor. College level course work in related field. Completed ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700 & 800.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Ability to work in emergency situations including but not limited to all suppression activates, hazardous materials, rescue and medical emergency situations, including vehicle accidents, swift water rescues, mountain rescues Ice rescue, and other types of medical and rescue emergencies. Must be able to work in intense life-threatening conditions; including exposure to fire encompassed surroundings, smoke, bodily fluids, swift water, heights, noise, dangerous persons and animals, natural and man-made disaster, hazards of emergency driving, hazards associated with traffic control, and working in and near moving traffic. Must have the ability to understand both written and oral instructions and be able to communicate well both orally and in writing. Must be able to maintain a good working relationship with fellow employees and the public

Physical Demands:

Essential functions require maintaining physical condition necessary for running, walking, crawling, climbing, stooping, and heavy lifting (up to 200lbs) while wearing heavy protective equipment in a hazardous environment; and work in inclement weather conditions. Must meet current physical condition requirements on the date of appointment and maintain them thereafter.