Paramedic | Firefighter

Smithfield City•Smithfield, UT

1d•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. This role involves responding to a variety of emergencies including structure fires, wildfires, medical emergencies, traffic accidents, hazardous materials spills, and natural disasters. The position also includes community education, life safety inspections, and maintaining fire apparatus and equipment.

Requirements

Completion of minimum standards as required by NREMT and the State of Utah.
High School graduation or G.E.D.
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

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.