Firefighter EMT / Paramedic I (Entry)

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of the station Fire Captain provides direct services, individually and as a member of a team in response to emergency calls and planned events to protect life, property and the environment. Participates in fire prevention, community education, community wellness, training, equipment and facility maintenance activities, while maintaining a positive and professional attitude. Additionally, a Paramedic/Firefighter will respond to medical emergencies and provide pre-hospital Advanced Life Support care to victims of injury or illness. A Paramedic/Firefighter is ordinarily the highest medical authority at an emergency medical scene, and as such, makes medical decisions based on standing orders, protocols and orders from on-line and off-line medical direction.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

• None

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responds to and assists with a wide variety of calls for service including but not limited to fires, rescue situations, hazardous materials incidents, medical emergencies, floods, natural and manmade disasters, elderly assists, police assists and motorist assists.
• Responds to emergency medical incidents; triages patients and determines appropriate medical care.
• Provides basic and advanced life support, and transports the sick and injured to definitive care
• Functions within department EMS protocols and department SOGs.
• Identifies and implements appropriate tactics to evacuate occupants, rescue victims, protect exposures, perform fire control and extinguishment, forcible entry, ventilation, salvage and overhaul activities; raises and climbs ladders; connects and extends and operates hose lines and performs other related duties as needed to protect life, property and the environment at fire, hazardous materials, and rescue related incidents.
• Conducts daily inspection of condition and readiness of division apparatus and equipment; performs minor repairs and preventative maintenance of apparatus and equipment; clean, wash and maintains apparatus and equipment; maintains the fire station and grounds; maintains inventory of equipment and supplies; and participates in periodic testing of ladders, fire hose, SCBA, pumps, and other apparatus and equipment.
• Inventories medical equipment and medications daily to ensure proper control and inventory.
• Performs a variety of administrative duties, including preparing timely and accurate patient care reports.
• Participates in city and department training.
• Conducts departmental training sessions on job-related topics.
• Performs as a driver of ambulances and or as a driver/operator of fire apparatus or any other city-owned vehicle.
• Conducts life safety inspections of commercial, residential, public assemblies, and governmental buildings to ensure compliance with applicable life safety regulations, ordinances, and standards.
• Provides community education and event support, including station tours and education classes.
• Assists in other department administrative activities as assigned.
• Performs a variety of administrative duties, including preparing reports and forms, conducting research, and preparing and presenting recommendations.
• Must satisfy the medical requirements of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 1582 and at all times maintain a fitness level that meets or exceeds the minimum standard of the department's physical agility test.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Entry Level Firefighter EMT Basic/Advanced –
  • Education –
    • High school diploma or G.E.D.
  • Experience –
    • Entry level
  • License and Certification –
    • Certification and licensure as an EMT or Paramedic by the State of Utah Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services (Reciprocity completed as a condition of employment for out-of-state)
    • Possession of, or ability to obtain, Red Card Certification within one year of date of hire.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of –
  • Firefighting practices and procedures, fire hazards, safety precautions, fire hydraulics, building construction, and mechanics
  • Hazardous materials awareness and basic operations
  • City geography, and department policy, procedures, rules, and regulations
  • Use job-related computers and software applications
  • Word processing, spreadsheets, presentation, e-mail/scheduler, and other personal computer applications

• Skilled with –
  • Understanding and carrying out oral and written instructions
  • Preparing written reports using proper grammar and spelling
  • Maintaining effective working relationships with other employees and the public

• Ability to –
  • Climb ladders, work at considerable heights, in confined spaces or sight-obscured environments, and perform limited mechanical work
  • Analyze situations quickly and objectively to determine the proper course of action under stressful and emergency conditions
  • Meet the physical requirements established by the department
  • Pass a Draper Fire Departments doctor medical examination

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Tasks require a variety of physical activities such as walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching, talking, hearing and seeing. Common eye, hand, and finger dexterity required for most essential functions. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability and discriminating thinking and creative problem solving. Response to emergency situations and participation in training activities. Involves considerable exposure to stressful situations, strenuous and moderately heavy physical activity; required to stand, walk, crawl or sit in uncomfortable positions for extended period of times; involves exposure to dangerous situations under disagreeable conditions such as a cold, wet, high temperatures, toxic fumes, smoke, excessive noise, hazardous materials, communicable diseases, vibration, heights, confined spaces, emergency driving, little to no sleep for extended periods, etc. May be subjected to lifting and dragging items of excessive weight. Unconventional working hours are required including nights, weekends, holidays, and shifts of up to 48 hours in length. May be required to work additional shifts to maintain established department staffing levels. Required to travel to different sites and stations.

Draper City is an equal opportunity employer without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, and veteran or military status.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major responsibilities and duties performed on the job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job-related tasks and duties that an employee may perform. An employee in this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties required by their supervisor. This job description is not intended to and does not infer or create any employment, compensation, or contract rights to any person or persons. This updated job description supersedes prior descriptions for the same position. Management reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Shift schedule to be determined
• Salary range: (Starting wage is dependent on experience.)

• • Firefighter EMT I - $19.39-$27.60 DOE
  • Firefighter Paramedic I - $23.27-$33.12 DOE

• Health insurance (Traditional or HDHP with employer HSA contribution up to $3,400 per benefit year) effective DOH or Medical Cash Out
• Gym and Wellness Incentive Program Reimbursement
• 401(k) up to 3.5% match effective DOH
• Enrollment in Utah Retirement System (URS)
• Employer paid Life Insurance of 100K
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• 13 holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement eligibility after completion of new hire probation