Firefighter EMT / Paramedic I (Entry)

Draper City • Draper, UT

1d • $19 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the station Fire Captain, this role provides direct services, individually and as a member of a team, in response to emergency calls and planned events to protect life, property, and the environment. The position participates in fire prevention, community education, community wellness, training, and equipment and facility maintenance activities. Additionally, a Paramedic/Firefighter will respond to medical emergencies and provide pre-hospital Advanced Life Support care to victims of injury or illness, often serving as the highest medical authority at a scene and making medical decisions based on protocols and medical direction.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Entry level experience
• Certification and licensure as an EMT or Paramedic by the State of Utah Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services (Reciprocity completed as a condition of employment for out-of-state)
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, Red Card Certification within one year of date of hire.
• Knowledge of firefighting practices and procedures, fire hazards, safety precautions, fire hydraulics, building construction, and mechanics
• Knowledge of hazardous materials awareness and basic operations
• Knowledge of City geography, and department policy, procedures, rules, and regulations
• Knowledge of job-related computers and software applications
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, presentation, e-mail/scheduler, and other personal computer applications
• Skilled with understanding and carrying out oral and written instructions
• Skilled with preparing written reports using proper grammar and spelling
• Skilled with maintaining effective working relationships with other employees and the public
• Ability to climb ladders, work at considerable heights, in confined spaces or sight-obscured environments, and perform limited mechanical work
• Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively to determine the proper course of action under stressful and emergency conditions
• Meet the physical requirements established by the department
• Pass a Draper Fire Departments doctor medical examination

Responsibilities

• Responds to and assists with a wide variety of calls for service including but not limited to fires, rescue situations, hazardous materials incidents, medical emergencies, floods, natural and manmade disasters, elderly assists, police assists and motorist assists.
• Responds to emergency medical incidents; triages patients and determines appropriate medical care.
• Provides basic and advanced life support, and transports the sick and injured to definitive care.
• Functions within department EMS protocols and department SOGs.
• Identifies and implements appropriate tactics to evacuate occupants, rescue victims, protect exposures, perform fire control and extinguishment, forcible entry, ventilation, salvage and overhaul activities; raises and climbs ladders; connects and extends and operates hose lines and performs other related duties as needed to protect life, property and the environment at fire, hazardous materials, and rescue related incidents.
• Conducts daily inspection of condition and readiness of division apparatus and equipment; performs minor repairs and preventative maintenance of apparatus and equipment; clean, wash and maintains apparatus and equipment; maintains the fire station and grounds; maintains inventory of equipment and supplies; and participates in periodic testing of ladders, fire hose, SCBA, pumps, and other apparatus and equipment.
• Inventories medical equipment and medications daily to ensure proper control and inventory.
• Performs a variety of administrative duties, including preparing timely and accurate patient care reports.
• Participates in city and department training.
• Conducts departmental training sessions on job-related topics.
• Performs as a driver of ambulances and or as a driver/operator of fire apparatus or any other city-owned vehicle.
• Conducts life safety inspections of commercial, residential, public assemblies, and governmental buildings to ensure compliance with applicable life safety regulations, ordinances, and standards.
• Provides community education and event support, including station tours and education classes.
• Assists in other department administrative activities as assigned.
• Performs a variety of administrative duties, including preparing reports and forms, conducting research, and preparing and presenting recommendations.
• Must satisfy the medical requirements of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 1582 and at all times maintain a fitness level that meets or exceeds the minimum standard of the department's physical agility test.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance (Traditional or HDHP with employer HSA contribution up to $3,400 per benefit year) effective DOH or Medical Cash Out
• Gym and Wellness Incentive Program Reimbursement
• 401(k) up to 3.5% match effective DOH
• Enrollment in Utah Retirement System (URS)
• Employer paid Life Insurance of 100K
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• 13 holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement eligibility after completion of new hire probation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED