Paramedic (Fire Certification Track)

Kaysville City•Kaysville, UT

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs advanced life support paramedic duties to protect the life and property of city residents. This position follows a paramedic-entry track: the employee is hired as a licensed paramedic and completes the required fire certifications, funded by the department, during the initial period of employment. Must be able to drive and operate all fire and EMS apparatus.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age
High School Diploma, or equivalent
Current National Registry Paramedic-licensed individual
IFSAC Firefighter I and II (to be completed within six (6) months of hire)
IFSAC Hazardous Materials Awareness (to be completed within six (6) months of hire)
IFSAC Hazardous Materials Operations (to be completed within six (6) months of hire)
BLS/CPR certification
NWCG Wildland Firefighter II (Red Card) (to be obtained within 1 year of hire)
NIMS 100, 200, 700, and 800 (to be obtained within 1 year of hire)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (to be obtained within 1 year of hire)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (to be obtained within 1 year of hire)
CEVO Ambulance (to be obtained within 1 year of hire)
Must have and maintain a valid State of Utah driver's license or the ability to obtain one prior to employment and be deemed insurable.
Considerable knowledge of emergency medical care, medications, and the procedures used to sustain and prolong life in the field; emergency vehicle operation; and medical terminology.
Ability to follow detailed verbal and written instructions; work safely in dangerous, high-stress emergencies; perform strenuous physical labor under extreme conditions; communicate effectively in writing and verbally; work on-call and rotating shifts; and build effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, and the public.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of firefighting methods, equipment, and maintenance, and of the codes, laws, and regulations related to fire prevention, developed through the certification process for paramedic-track employees.

Responsibilities

Responds to emergency medical calls; operates the ambulance under emergency and routine conditions to transport patients to hospitals and other facilities; uses radio communications to send and receive information.
Evaluates patient condition, injuries, and the scene, and provides advanced life support (ALS) patient care consistent with the current National Registry Paramedic scope of practice, Utah EMS protocols, and department medical direction.
Monitors patient status and provides continuous care through transfer to the receiving facility.
Prepares and submits patient care reports and related documentation.
Responds to fire and emergency alarms as a member of a firefighting team; performs fire suppression, rescue, salvage, and overhaul; operates hose lines, nozzles, ladders, SCBA, and hand and power tools in both training and actual incidents.
Receives ongoing classroom and field training in fire prevention, firefighting, hazardous materials, rescue, and related emergency operations, and participates in regular drills.
Conducts fire prevention inspections and assists with fire investigations as assigned, and prepares related reports.
Participates in public presentations, station tours, community events, and outreach to promote fire safety and prevention.

Benefits

Utah Retirement System (URS) contributions paid in full by Kaysville City
Additional 2.02% 401k contribution from Kaysville City for full-time Tier II Fire employees
Health, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance
Up to $2,400 annual Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution from Kaysville City
$50,000 life insurance policy is provided by Kaysville City
247 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) (Increases every five years)
145 hours of Holiday
40 hours of Short Term Medical Leave (STML)
Gym membership reimbursement ($20 per month)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Overtime opportunities that can be taken as time-and-a-half pay or comp time
Paid training opportunities
Annual compensation raises and COLA increases (Based on Council approval)
College reimbursement (50% of your tuition each semester up to 6 credits)
Paramedic school paid for in full (100% reimbursement)