Paramedic Firefighter

West Valley City (UT) • West Valley City, UT

43d • $56,000 - $70,000

About The Position

Come join a team dedicated to making a positive impact in our community, where the well-being of our residents is always our top priority. We foster professional growth through comprehensive training programs and learning opportunities. Shape your future in a career that empowers you to make a difference and thrive in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment. A West Valley Firefighter may respond to a broad assortment of calls, both emergent and non-emergent, fire, medical, public assist calls, and public education. See below for the full job description. See what our team has to say about working at West Valley City, and learn more here.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old by the application deadline
• Possession of a valid state-issued driver's license
• Must possess a high school diploma or a G.E.D. certificate
• Certified Paramedic Certificate (ATTACHMENT REQUIRED)
• Every fire department employee shall assume responsibility that all of their certifications, licenses and registrations are up-to-date, and all continuing education requirements are complete.
• Must be a current State Certified Fire Fighter II at the completion of the recruit academy.
• Must have a current EMT certification at the completion of the recruit academy.
• Must hold a current Hazardous materials certification at the level of, Ops and Awareness at the completion of the recruit academy.
• Possession of a valid state-issued driver's license
• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing and other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to communicate effectively, including during emergency situations which may involve a high degree of noise.
• Sufficient vision and other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to effectively operate at a fire or related emergency scene.
• Sufficient manual dexterity with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate equipment used in fire fighting.
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to perform all duties involved in protecting life and property.
• Must be in good physical condition as determined by a physical examination and laboratory examinations, given in accordance with guidelines for health standards.

Responsibilities

• Responds to fire alarms and extinguishes fire adhering to property conservation practices.
• Performs salvage operations such as throwing salvage covers, sweeping water and removing debris.
• Represent the department and city in a professional and courteous manner at all times.
• Responds to calls for emergency medical services, and renders aid.
• Cleans and inspects equipment and apparatus after returning from a fire.
• Inspects equipment and apparatus and notifies superior officer of any defects.
• Makes minor repairs to equipment and apparatus, performs routine preventative maintenance tasks, and keeps records of such action.
• Keeps fire station, equipment and grounds in a clean and orderly condition.
• Participates in training activities and instruction sessions.
• Acquires and retains a thorough knowledge of the City, including streets, buildings, water supply, unusual hazards and related items.
• Performs various public information or education tasks.
• Participates in fire prevention activities including inspections and code enforcement.
• Enters inspection, training and fire and emergency medical reports into the different records management systems.
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies and procedures.
• Works in a safe manner and reports unsafe activity and conditions. Follows City-wide safety policies and practices and adheres to responsibilities concerning safety prevention, reporting and monitoring as outlined in the City's Policies and procedures, and department SOG's.
• Maintain a thorough working knowledge of local geography, which includes maps, streets, and grid book systems.
• Demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal communication.
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate both verbally and written.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Responding to emergency and non-emergency calls calmly, efficiently and promptly.
• Administering basic and advanced life support to patients at the scene, responding to the hospital and in a pre-hospital setting in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations and standards.
• Assessing the nature and extent of injury or illness to establish and prioritize medical procedures to be followed.
• Extricating victims of accidents, sudden illness or entrapment using proper rescue and medical techniques.
• Treating patients at the scene, responding to the hospital, and in a pre-hospital setting in accordance with federal, state, local, laws, regulations and standards and in accordance with Suburban EMS policies rules, and guidelines.
• Effectively communicate with professional medical personnel and treatment facilities to obtain instructions regarding further treatment and/ or to arrange reception of patients to the appropriate center.
• Maintaining order at scenes, including crowd disbursement and restraint of family and friends.
• Completing patient care reports, evaluation forms, and all other forms or documentation in a competent and timely fashion.
• Adhere to and follow all policies and procedures concerning safety and contamination by blood borne pathogens.
• Educate and/or train department personnel, EMS trainees and the public.
• Respond to hazardous materials incidents as part of a company.
• Possess the ability to analyze the hazardous materials incident.
• Properly collect and interpret hazard and response information.
• Properly mitigate and provide corrective actions for hazardous materials incidents.
• Conduct training on hazardous material response.
• Work professionally and in harmony with other agencies prospectively, reactively, and retrospectively.
• Replace and restock supplies and equipment.
• Regularly familiarize themselves with equipment, equipment usage, proper operation of the hazardous materials unit, and hazardous materials SOG's.
• Knowledge of technical rescue incident types; including high-angle and low-angle rope rescue, trench rescue, structural collapse rescue, open and swift water rescue, ice rescue, light and heavy vehicle extrication, and machinery entrapment rescue.
• Ability to size-up a technical rescue incident.
• Ability to identify and manage technical rescue incident hazards.
• Ability to manage technical rescue incident resources.
• Ability to manage and appropriately care for a victim in a technical rescue incident.
• Inspection and maintenance of PPE.
• Use of Technical Rescue related tools and devices; including ability to operate, inspect and repair various types of equipment.
• Conduct training on technical rescue.
• Maintain membership and participation with Metro USAR team.
• Maintain approved technical rescue certifications.

Benefits

• Full benefits. Health, dental, and life insurance. Optional vision reimbursement plan.
• Paid time off accruals (11 hours per pay period).
• Paid holidays (156 hours per year).
• Paid military leave (132 hours per year).
• Mental health resources including an Employee Assistance Program, Peer Support Program, and a Public Safety LCSW Therapist on staff.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Utah Retirement Systems, Pension and/or 401(k). For Tier II employees, 2% 401K Contribution + 2% Matching Contribution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees