Firefighter AEMT or Paramedic

City of Saratoga Springs; Saratoga Springs (UT); On-site; USD 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Dental insurance

Life & disability insurance

EAP and Teledoc

Job summary

City of Saratoga Springs seeks dedicated Firefighter AEMT or Paramedic to join its Fire Department on a 48/96 shift schedule. Responsibilities include responding to fires, medical emergencies, HazMat, and rescue operations, with emphasis on prevention and training.

Qualified applicants should have Utah Firefighter I & II, AEMT or Paramedic licensure, a valid Utah driver license, and prefer NWCG Wildland certification. The department offers comprehensive benefits and a competitive pay scale.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; fire science coursework desirable.
• State of Utah Firefighter I & II Academy completion or equivalent required.
• Must have completed AEMT National Registry course; paramedic licensure preferred.
• Utah EMT/Paramedic license and driver license required; NWCG wildland cert preferred.
• Must meet minimum age and background standards as outlined in requirements.

Skills

Firefighting skills

Medical emergencies

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Utah Firefighter I & II Academy

AEMT National Registry Course

Utah State Paramedic License

NWCG Wildland certification (preferred)

Tools

Utah Driver's License

NWCG Red Card

Firefighter I & II Certification (Utah)

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 by 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

Compensation And Benefits

Working Conditions

Salary Range

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.

Saratoga Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The City will provide reasonable accommodations as needed.