Paramedic | Firefighter

Smithfield City•Smithfield, UT

3d•$68,000 - $78,000•Onsite

About The Position

Provides advanced pre-hospital care to critically ill or injured patients, including performing advanced procedures, administering medications, interfacility transfers and performs fire protection as needed within City's jurisdiction.

Requirements

Completion of minimum standards as required by NREMT and the State of Utah.
High School graduation or G.E.D. and completion of minimum firefighting standards as required by the State of Utah.
Valid State of Utah Driver's license
NREMT Paramedic
Utah Paramedic
IFSAC and Pro Board Firefighter II
Hazardous Materials Operations
Apparatus Driver Operator (ADO) Pumper
National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses: 100, 200, 700 and 800
Healthcare Provider CPR Certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) CPR Certification
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) CPR Certification
Wildland Red Card 220.2
Basic, and advanced life support techniques, procedures, and practices.
Modern 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.
Procedures of record keeping
Safe driving principles and practices.
Local geography including city streets, major hazards, and water systems
Pertinent Federal, State and Local protocols, procedures, codes, regulations, and laws.
Strong interpersonal skills in order to interact with other City employees, public safety agencies, and the general public.
Strong written and oral communications and relational skills.
Operations and maintenance of various types of apparatus and equipment used in firefighting activities and medical emergencies.
Follow and respectfully relay complex oral and written instructions, policies and procedures.
Operate a variety of office equipment.
Ability to perform all tasks, duties and responsibilities associated with the certifications, licenses and essential tasks identified herein.
Perform many and varied firefighting techniques and emergency medical procedures as incident requires.
Work with a high degree of independent judgment while working under pressure.
Act quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
Develop effective working relationships with supervisors, medical professionals, co-workers, and the public.
Interact successfully, to promote respect and harmony, in a team-oriented organization.
Respond to and exercise good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in changing situations and needs.
Prepare oral and written reports to department standards.
Effectively convey information through clear and concise communication, both orally and in writing.
Perform prolonged and arduous work under adverse conditions.
Work under extreme mental tension and pressures.
Effectively deal with demanding and traumatic situations.
Work at heights.
Work outside in extreme weather conditions.
Operate heavy apparatus safely under emergency conditions and qualify for Emergency Vehicle Operator's certificate.
Must be able to work in hazardous conditions including flames, fire, chemicals, smoke, heat, gases, moving vehicles, falling structures and debris, electricity, poor ventilation, poor lighting, biohazards and other related hazards.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) or more years of field experience as a Paramedic in an ALS system.
Apparatus Driver Operator (ADO) Aerial

Responsibilities

Meet performance standards established with the employee's supervisor.
Job attendance is required, except for authorized leave.
Develop and maintain working relationships with a diverse group of associates including other professionals at the local, state, and national level and those providing services to the City and the Public.
Respond promptly to a variety of emergencies, including but not limited to, structure fires, wildfires, medical emergencies, traffic accidents, hazardous materials spills, natural disasters, interfacility transfers, etc.
Identify and implement appropriate tactics to evacuate occupants, rescue victims, protect exposures, perform fire control and extinguishment, 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, hazmat, and rescue related incidents under the direction of the supervising officer.
Operate proficiently a variety of equipment, tools, devices and vehicles as required to perform assigned duties.
Respond to emergency medical incidents; triage patients and determine appropriate medical care provide basic, and advanced life support procedures and transport for the sick and injured to definitive care while ensuring compliance with local and state Protocols.
Participate in community education including station tours, fire prevention, emergency medical, fire safety and disaster preparedness training.
Conduct daily inspections of condition and readiness of 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.
Participate in life safety inspections of commercial, residential, public assemblies and governmental buildings to ensure compliance with applicable life safety regulations, ordinances and standards; inspect and test 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.
Complete required documentation, including patient care reports (EPCRs), fire incident reports, and other records related to emergency responses.
Provide clear and concise verbal reports to receiving medical staff during patient transfers.
Participate in City and department training and additional training in order to maintain an advanced medical skillset and stay up-to-date on the most current firefighting procedures.
Function as a Department trainer and mentor for Paramedics and AEMTs completing their new hire task books, mentor Paramedic Students, and otherwise provide appropriate medical training for Department members.
Perform other job duties as assigned.