Job Description

Under general supervision of the Captain, provides direct services, individually and as a member of a firefighting team, in the suppression and control of fires, emergency medical response, rescue, HazMat; provides other kinds of emergency assistance to the public as required.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

· Responds to emergency incidents including fires, medical emergencies, hazardous situations, environment emergencies, and other requests for public assistance.

· Participates in company inspections of commercial and residential properties to identify code violations and educate the public; checks operating condition and maintenance of hydrants.

· Provide basic emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergency patients who access the emergency medical system.

· Cleans and maintains apparatus, equipment, and station.

· Participates in drills and training sessions as directed.

· Performs under emergency conditions which may require strenuous exertion in the face of such challenges as to include smoke, high temperatures, steep terrain, and strenuous labor.

· Participates in physical training and District physical testing.

· Utilizes district computer system for record keeping, pre-incident planning and other job-related functions.

· Operates a variety of firefighting equipment in a broad range of environments.

· May be assigned to drive and operate fire apparatus to the scene of emergencies.

· Respond, if possible, when paged to off-duty, prearranged staffing and alarm staffing calls for service.

· Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Experience, and certifications

· Must have high school diploma or the equivalent (GED).

· Certification and licensure as an EMT by the State of Utah Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services or complete state reciprocity within two (2) months of hire date.

· Must maintain state-mandated continuing education requirements, including current American Heart Association (AHA) certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).

· Utah State Firefighter II certifications.

· Must possess a valid Utah Driver License.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

· Working knowledge of the goals and objectives of the district’s fire control program; working knowledge of effective techniques and methods of fire suppression and control; working knowledge of effective operation of policies and procedures established for the district, working knowledge of emergency medical procedures.

· Ability to handle high levels of personal stress and to maintain composure under a variety of adverse conditions, including verbal and physical abuse, witnessing death and critical injuries and experiencing risk of personal harm.

· Skill in the operation of the apparatus to be driven; skill in maintenance of equipment and station; skill in operation of fire and emergency medical service equipment.

· Ability to follow both written and oral communication; ability to communicate in a written and verbal manner; ability to exercise appropriate safety tactics in firefighting and medical emergencies.

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT USED

· Fire pumps, SCBS, hoses, and other standard firefighting equipment, ladders, first aid equipment, radio, vehicle, extrication equipment, personal protective gear, personal computer and other District equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, twist, or jump; and taste or smell.

· The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move in excess of 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions including temperature extremes, during day and night shifts. Work is often performed in emergency and stressful situations. Individual is exposed to hearing alarms and hazards associated with fighting fires and rendering emergency medical assistance, including smoke, noxious odors, fumes, chemicals, liquid chemicals, solvents and oils.

· The employee works near moving mechanical parts and in high precarious places and is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, ice and snow, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, except during certain firefighting or EMT/Paramedic activities when noise levels may be loud.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $43,330.56 - $59,736.04 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

• Health insurance

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