Entry Level Firefighter​/AEMT​/Paramedic

entry level firefighter / aemt / paramedic

48/96 shift schedule – ogden city fire department.

oral interviews, skill stations, and physical fitness test will be scheduled after the closing date (march 06, 2026). More details will be provided after closing.

salary: $56,281.50 – $80,106.13 per year.

• national registry or utah advanced emergency medical technician (emt basic), emt advanced or paramedic preferred.
• national fire protection association firefighter 1 and 2 (nfpa ff‑1 & ff‑2).
• hazardous materials first responder – awareness and operationspa hazmat awareness & ops).
• education: high school diploma or ged.

copy of all prerequisite certification certificates must be attached to the application before the closing date. If ifsac or pro board seals or labels are not legible, certifications will not be accepted. No substitutes will be allowed.

fire certifications must be certified through the utah fire rescue academy (ufra) or another certifying agency that provides international fire service accreditation (ifsac) or pro board reciprocity certification. An ifsac or pro board seal with a legible number must be present on certificate copies. Non‑ifsac/pro board certifications will not be accepted.

certificates can be uploaded to the application, faxed to 801‑629‑8735, or emailed to hr.

respond to emergency incidents with assigned company. As an entry‑level employee, you may have limited experience but must maintain mastery of the listed prerequisite certifications. Immediate supervision is provided by the company officer.

• complete nims is100, is200, is700, and is800 within three months of hire.

• attendance and punctuality are essential.
• work as a team and interact consistently with co‑workers, supervisors, and the public.
• communicate in‑person with the public.
• operate in immediately dangerous to life and health (idlh) environments.
• respond to auto accidents, trapped persons, medical incidents, hazardous material incidents, and other emergency calls.
• operate fire and rescue equipment (extinguishers, pike poles, lines, smoke ejectors, salvage covers, forcible entry tools, aerial ladder equipment, hoses, pumping apparatus, nozzles, ladders, ventilation, evacuation).
• respond to medical incidents, operate equipment, provide basic life support, airway, breathing, circulation, spinal immobilization, patient packaging, and ambulance transport.
• participate in training to comply with national, state, and industry standards.
• obtain and preserve evidence at a fire scene.
• inspect building structures for fire code compliance.
• prepare reports.
• explain city fire codes and prevention policies to the public.
• clean apparatus and equipment, perform custodial duties.
• provide public information and instruction on fire prevention, cpr, and career opportunities.
• participate in safety and risk management activities.
• maintain knowledge of city layout.
• complete one hour of physical training during each 48‑hour shift.
• perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

• practices and procedures of modern firefighting.
• emergency medical, cpr, and related techniques.
• operation of ambulances.
• maintain composure, analyze situations, adopt effective actions.
• drive apparatus safely.
• operate and maintain radio/communication equipment.
• maintain physical condition per fitness standard.
• perform heavy lifting, climbing, running, crawling, and extended standing; operate equipment and vehicles.
• deal with personal danger, exposure to fire, hazardous situations.
• establish effective working relationships, resolve conflict safely.
• maintain mental capacity for effective communication and decision making.
• comply with city policies and regulations.
• communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• read and follow city and departmental policies promptly and accurately.
• demonstrate mechanical aptitude.
• use audio/visual perception for observations and communication.
• work additional hours outside normal schedule as needed.

• language pay
• longevity pay
• holidays
• sick, vacation, and comp time leave
• medical and dental
• employee assistance program (eap)
• life insurance
• long‑term disability
• employee loan program (computer, bike & exercise equipment loans)
• wellness program
• tuition reimbursement

ogden city full job posting attached as pdf. Salary: $56,281.50 – $80,106.13 per year. Job posted by applicantpro.