Full Time Fighter Fighter/EMT/Paramedic

GENERAL PURPOSE

This role is a dual-threat position combining fire suppression, technical rescue, and emergency medical services (EMS). You are the first line of defense in a community, responding to everything from structure fires and car accidents to cardiac arrests and "cat-in-tree" public service calls.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the general supervision of the Fire Chief or Assistant Fire Chief. Under direct supervision of Captain

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Fire Suppression & Rescue
• Combat Fires: Deploy hoses, operate nozzles, and climb ladders to extinguish structural, vehicle, and wild land fires.
• Search and Rescue: Enter burning or collapsed buildings to locate and evacuate victims under high-stress, zero-visibility conditions.
• Extrication: Use specialized tools (like the "Jaws of Life") to remove trapped victims from vehicles or machinery.
• Ventilation: Create openings in roofs or windows to release heat and smoke.
2. Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
• Basic Life Support (BLS): Perform CPR, use an AED, control hemorrhaging, and stabilize fractures.
• Patient Assessment: Quickly evaluate a patient's condition and relay vital information to hospital staff.
• AEMT Specific Skills: If certified at the Advanced level, you will also:
• Initiate IV/IO access and administer fluid therapy.
• Administer specific medications (e.g., Nitroglycerin, Glucagon, Epinephrine).
• Manage advanced airways (Supraglottic devices).
• Paramedic Specific Skills: If certified at the Paramedic level, you will also:
• Endotracheal intubation and advanced airway management
• Administration of a broad medication formulary covering cardiac, respiratory, neurological, and toxicological emergencies
• Greater autonomy in medical decision-making and ability to assist in hospital settings after patient transport

3. Maintenance & Prevention
• Equipment Care: Inspect and maintain fire engines, medical supplies, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Fire Prevention: Conduct fire safety inspections and participate in community education programs.
• Training: Participate in daily drills to keep skills sharp in both firefighting and medicine.

 

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Education and Experience: Sufficient education and training to demonstrate ability to perform above and related duties plus certification as a basic fire fighter, plus Firefighter I, Firefighter II Hazmat Awareness, Hazmat Operations, Wild land Red card, AEMT, IC 100,200,700,800. Advanced EMT is preferred, must be able to obtain within 1 year. Must be bondable

A. Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent;
OR
B. Sufficient education and experience to demonstrate an aptitude or ability to perform all essential functions of the Volunteer Firefighter.

2. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Some knowledge of department SOP's and various safety standards as outlined in NFA, OSHA, NFPA, and NIOSH regulations and State of Utah; firefighting methods, techniques, and procedures; firefighting equipment types and varieties and their most appropriate and effective use; equipment maintenance and care; state and city codes, laws, and regulations, and ordinances related to fire prevention; fire vehicle equipment; emergency medical techniques and procedures and first-aid; interpersonal communication skills.

Some demonstrable skill in the operation of Water Truck, Aerial Truck, pumping equipment, etc.

Ability to follow detailed verbal or written work instructions; work in dangerous emergency situations; perform strenuous physical labor; communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; assimilate modern fire prevention and firefighting skills; perform under extreme weather conditions; work on call and on shift work; develop effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, and the public.

3. Work Environment:

Functions of the position periodically performed in an uncontrolled, hazardous environment, subject to all seasonal and weather extremes. Emergency response travel expected in normal course of performing duties. Many functions of the work pose high degree of hazard uncertainty. Physical readiness and conditioning may be a condition of job retention. Various levels of mental application required, i.e., memory for details, emotional stability, some complex thinking. Continuous use of motor skills.