Firefighter/AEMT Full-Time

Position Description

Salary: $52,540.80 - $83,116.80

Starting salary will generally start at the lower end of thesalary range, DOQ

For lateral transfers starting salary will be based on yearsof service and qualifications on a year for year basis.

Position Type: Full Time

Opening Date: July 29,2026

Closing Date: OpenUntil Filled

Interested candidates must complete and submit a RiverdaleCity application and current resume online at This job posting will be open until allvacant positions are filled. Once aqualifying application is received, arrangements will be made to begin thetesting process.


GENERAL PURPOSE

Performs a wide variety of working-level firefighting dutiesrelated to protecting the life and property of City residents.


SUPERVISIONRECEIVED

Works under the close supervision of the Fire Chief or FireCaptains.

SUPERVISIONEXERCISED

None.

ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS

These are intended to be accurate summaries of what the job classificationinvolves and what is required to perform it. Employees are responsible for allother duties as assigned.

• Responds to fire alarms and extinguishes fire;
• Responds to calls for emergency medical services, and renders first aid;
• Performs salvage operations such as throwing salvage covers, sweeping water, and removing debris;
• Responds to and renders assistance in emergency cases;
• 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;
• Enters inspection, training, and (on occasion) fire and emergency medical service calls into the records management systems;
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies and procedures;
• Respond to specialized situations such as hazardous materials, confined space, extrication, and technical rescues that may include high and low angle, swift water, trench, and collapse rescues;
• Regular and predictable attendance

MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONS

1. Educationand Experience:

A. Graduation from high school or equivalent:

2. Knowledge,Skills, and Abilities:

Working knowledge of firefighting methods, techniques, andprocedures; firefighting equipment types and varieties and their mostappropriate and effective use; equipment and maintenance and care; state andcity codes, laws, and regulations, and ordinances related to fire prevention;fire vehicle equipment; emergency medical techniques and procedures and possessstrong interpersonal communication skills.

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

3. Special Qualifications:

Must possess a valid Driver'sLicense.

Must be State Firefighter I and IIcertified.

Must be Utah Advanced EMT.

Must be Hazmat Operations andAwareness certified.


Must be Apparatus Operatorcertified within two years of hire.

Must be Apparatus Aerial certifiedwithin two years of hire.


Must be a Fire Inspector or CompanyInspector certified within two years of hire.

Must be Wildland Firefighter Iwithin one year of hire.

Preference will be given toTechnical Rescue certifications.

4. Work Environment:

Functions of the position are generallyperformed in a controlled environment but are subject to all seasonal andweather extremes. Emergency responsetravel is expected in the normal course of performing duties. Many functions of the work pose a high degreeof hazard uncertainty. Physicalreadiness and conditioning may be a condition of job retention. Various levels of mental application are required,i.e., memory for details, emotional stability, discriminating thinking,creative problem solving, and continuous use of motor skills.

Veteran's Preference Points: Applicants MUST submit a copy of their DD-214 with their application and before the closing date in order to receive veteran's points. This is for initialappointments only.


RiverdaleCity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants


selected foremployment with the city shall be required to take a


drug andalcohol test with negative results and a background check


as apre-condition of employment.

FLSAAND AT-WILL STATUS

Thisposition is non-appointed and is entitled to the protections of Utah Code10-3-1105. As such, the FTFirefighter-AEMT shall be entitled to due process appeal authority as set forthin Utah Code 10-3-1106.

TheFT Firefighter-AEMT position is a non-exempt position under the Fair LaborStandards Act.

Thisjob description describes the general nature, and type of work performed by theemployee(s) assigned to this job. Theduties listed are not intended to be an exhaustive list of allresponsibilities, demands, and skills required of the position. The job description is not intended to anddoes not imply or create an employment, compensation, or contract right to anyperson or persons. The City reserves theright to add, delete, or modify any and/or all provisions of this jobdescription at any time.

Type: Full-time



Expires: 09/30/2026