Firefighter AEMT or Paramedic

City of Saratoga Springs; Saratoga Resort (UT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

170 hours PTO annually

132 holidays annually

Health insurance options

Job summary

City of Saratoga Springs seeks a Firefighter AEMT or Paramedic for a full-time role on a 48/96 shift. The position involves responding to fires, medical emergencies, hazmat, and rescue operations, with duties including maintenance of equipment and participation in training.

Applicants must meet Utah certification requirements, possess a valid driver license, and be able to complete the probation period. The department offers a comprehensive benefits package and paid holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; fire science coursework desirable.
• Must complete Utah Firefighter I & II Academy or equivalent; AEMT National Registry Course.
• Must possess valid Utah Driver License and Firefighter I & II plus Hazmat Operations; AEMT certification.
• For Paramedic: Utah Paramedic License required; NREMT-P certification preferred; NWCG Red Card a plus.

Responsibilities

• Respond to fire alarms, medical emergencies, hazmat, urban rescue and wildland fires.
• Participate in fire prevention and training activities.
• Maintain fire station and firefighting equipment; support calls for service.

Skills

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Ability to work under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Utah Driver’s License

Utah Firefighter I & II

Hazmat Operations

AEMT certification

NREMT-P Paramedic

NWCG Red Card

Job description

Job Description

The City of Saratoga Springs currently has an opening for a full-time Firefighter/AEMT or Paramedic in our Fire Department working a 48/96 shift schedule.

The City currently pays an additional offset for the scheduled hours over the FLSA allowed amount (8 hours of half time per 18 day-cycle) and 132 hours of paid holidays.

This position is responsible for responding to fire alarms, medical emergencies, hazardous materials, urban rescue and wildland interface, other calls to protect life and property; to participate in fire prevention and training; and to maintain the fire station and firefighting equipment to be used in rendering aid in calls for service.

Fully qualified applicants only, Experience preferred

Job Responsibilities (See Attachment for a Complete Job Description)

Qualifications

Firefighter AEMT

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent. Course work in fire science, fire administration or a related field is desirable.

Experience:

• Must have satisfactorily completed a State of Utah recognized Firefighter I & II Academy OR Equivalent as determined by the Fire Chief. Taken and successfully completed a State of Utah Board of Emergency Medicine recognized; AEMT National Registry Course. Once hired will successfully complete a one year probationary period.

Certifications:

• Possession of a valid Utah Driver's License.
• Possession of a Utah State Firefighter I & II and Hazmat Operations certification.
• Possession of Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) certification.
• Possession of a NWCG Wildland certification is preferred.

Requisites:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have refrained from ever using hallucinogenic drugs; marijuana in the past two (2) years; all other illegal drug use (including steroids) in the past five (5) years; must be a non-smoker and have refrained from use of any tobacco products(s) for the past 12 months
• Must have a good driving record free from "at fault" accidents and convictions for violations of criminal traffic infractions to include adjudication withheld for the past 12 months. A good driving record will include no driver's license suspension within the past five years
• Must not have been convicted or plead nolo contendere to any 1st or 2nd degree misdemeanor within the last three years.
• Fully qualified applicants only, experience preferred.

Paramedic

Education & Experience:

• Applicants must be 21 years of age or older at the time of employment.
• Graduation from High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Satisfactorily completed a State of Utah recognized Firefighter I & II Academy.
• Must currently possess a Utah State Paramedic License with the ability to maintain the licensure.
• Preference may be given to applicants with experience as a Firefighter/AEMT or Firefighter/Paramedic
• Must have refrained from ever using hallucinogenic drugs; marijuana in the past two (2) years; all other illegal drug use (including steroids) in the past five (5) years; must be a non-smoker and have refrained from use of any tobacco products(s) for the past 12 months
• Must have a good driving record free from "at fault" accidents and convictions for violations of criminal traffic infractions to include adjudication withheld for the past 12 months. A good driving record will include no driver's license suspension within the past five years
• Must not have been convicted or plead nolo contendere to any 1st or 2nd degree misdemeanor within the last three years.

Certifications Required: (Must submit proof of certifications)

• A valid Utah State Driver License.
• Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic (NREMT-P)
• Firefighter I & II certification.
• NWCG Red Card certification (or be able to obtain certification within the first year of employment).
• Fully qualified applicants only, experience preferred.

CPAT Test Results (must be able to provide scores from a testing within the last 12 months or be able to pass the test when the department next holds a testing session).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (See Attachment for a Complete Job Description)

Working Conditions (See Attachment for a Complete Job Description)

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range:

The full wage range is as follows, please note hiring will normally occur at the minimum of the range and will not exceed the midpoint, the hiring wage offered to successful applicants will depend on experience and qualifications:

Firefighter AEMT

Minimum - $19.95/hr., Midpoint - $23.94/hr., Maximum - $27.93/hr.

Firefighter Paramedic

Minimum - $23.29/hr. Midpoint - $27.95/hr. Maximum - $32.60/hr.

Benefits:

The City offers a competitive benefits package including several health insurance options (one of which has a $0.00 employee premium payroll deduction with Wellness program participation), dental insurance, life and long-term disability insurances, an EAP (including mental health short- term counseling services) for the whole family, a free Teledoc program for the whole family, monetary incentives for wellness program participation, and a HSA (health savings account) with an Employer match. The City also offers the employee the option to elect to add on Vision, Accident, Hospital, Critical Illness, additional Life Insurance coverage and FSAs (flexible spending accounts).

The City participates in the Utah Public Retirement System (pension). In addition, the City does not participate in Social Security so no Social Security taxes are deducted from your paycheck. In lieu of the City's Social Security contributions, the City contributes 6.2% of salary into a 401 (k) retirement plan.

Other benefits include 170 hours of paid time off (PTO) accrued annually, 40 hours of short-term medical accrued annually, 132 hours of holidays annually, and a 48/96 work schedule.

Closing Date

The position will remain open through October 12th, with potential interviews scheduled for October 20th.

The City reserves the right to reject any and all applicants, to waive any requirement set forth in this announcement, and to hire anyone as the City Manager or designee deems to be in the City's best interest, all subject to legal requirements. Any application in response to this Announcement is at the applicant's sole risk and expense. Although the City anticipates hiring one of the applicants responding to this announcement, there is no guaranty that any responding applicant will be hired. Saratoga Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The City will provide reasonable accommodations as needed.

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, and skill required for this position.

Pre-employment drug testing, proof of employment eligibility, and background check required.