Firefighter/Emt

Morgan CountyMorgan, UT
22d

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Firefighter Advanced EMT responds to emergency calls and planned events to protect life, property and the environment; performs specialized technical duties related to firefighting, rescue, hazardous materials response and administration of basic and advanced life support to the sick and injured; participates in fire prevention, community education, community wellness, training and equipment maintenance, and facility maintenance activities.

Requirements

  • Graduation from High School or G.E.D.
  • Valid Utah Class D Driver's License
  • Current Utah EMT-Advanced or Paramedic Certification
  • Current Utah Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Haz-mat Awareness and Haz-mat Operations Certifications
  • Wildland Firefighter certification
  • Successful completion of the following Homeland Security/FEMA courses: ICS 100, 200, 700 & 800
  • Knowledge of basic and advanced life support techniques, procedures, and practices; strategy and tactics for fire suppression and related activities; purposes, uses and operating characteristics of apparatus, equipment, and tools used in firefighting, rescue, emergency medical services, and hazardous materials operations; basic principles of mechanics, hydraulics and mathematics related to firefighting; occupational hazards and standard safety practices; fire hazards and related prevention/abatement methods; principles and procedures of record keeping; safe driving principles and practices; local geography including city streets, major hazards, and water system; and pertinent Federal, State and Local codes, regulations, and laws.
  • Skill to operate department firefighting, rescue, hazardous materials response, and emergency medical equipment.
  • Ability to operate a personal computer and Microsoft products.
  • Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely.
  • Ability to perform all tasks, duties and responsibilities associated with the certifications, licenses and essential tasks identified herein; respond quickly to changing situations; exercise good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs, communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; work under extreme mental tension and pressures; work a variety of shifts for long hours; effectively deal with demanding and traumatic situations; work in all weather conditions; develop effective working relationships with supervisors, medical professionals, co-workers, and the public.

Nice To Haves

  • ADO-Pumper and Aerial certifications are highly desirable

Responsibilities

  • Meet performance standards established by the employee's supervisor.
  • Respond to and assist at a wide variety of calls for service including but not limited to fires, rescue situations, hazardous materials incidents, medical emergencies, floods, natural and man-made disasters, elderly assists, police assists and motorist assists.
  • Identify and implement appropriate tactics to evacuate occupants, rescue victims, protect exposures, perform fire control and attack, forcible entry, ventilation, salvage, and overhaul activities; raise and climb ladders; connect, extend and operate hose lines and perform other related duties as needed to protect life, property and the environment at fire, Haz-Mat, and rescue related incidents.
  • Respond to emergency medical incidents; triage patients and determine appropriate medical care, provide basic and advanced life support, and transfer of care to a qualified transporting agency.
  • Operate a variety of equipment, tools, devices and vehicles as required to perform assigned duties.
  • Conduct life safety inspections of commercial, residential, public assemblies and governmental buildings to ensure compliance with applicable life safety regulations, ordinances and standards; inspect fire protection systems; inform occupant of findings; make recommendations regarding correction of hazards; develop quick access plans for commercial occupancies; inspect and perform flow tests of fire hydrants.
  • Provide community education and wellness services including immunizations, station tours and educational classes.
  • Conduct daily inspections of condition and readiness of department apparatus and equipment; clean, wash and maintain apparatus and equipment; maintain the fire station and grounds; maintain inventory of equipment and supplies; and participate in periodic testing of ladders, fire hose, SCBA, pumps, and other apparatus and equipment.
  • Perform a variety of administrative duties including preparing reports and forms, conducting research, and preparing and presenting recommendations.
  • Participate department training.
  • Health & Fitness: 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 Wildland Firefighter Fitness Test.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
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