Entry Level Firefighter​/AEMT​/Paramedic

Overview

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.

Annual Firefighter Salary Range - $56,281.50 - $80,106.13

Required Prerequisites

Entry Level Firefighter applicants must meet the following criteria:

• 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 Operations (NFPA Haz Mat Awareness & Operations)
• Education Requirement:
  High school diploma or GED

Copies of all prerequisite certification certificates must be attached to the application before closing date for applicant to be considered qualified to test. IFSAC or Pro Board seals or labels must be legible; no substitutes will be accepted. Fire certifications must be from UFRA or another certifying agency providing IFSAC or Pro Board reciprocity. An IFSAC or Pro Board seal must be present on certificate copies with a legible number.

Non-IFSAC/Pro Board certifications will not be accepted for reciprocity. Copies of all prerequisite certifications must be attached to the application. Certifications can be uploaded to the application, faxed to  or emailed to hr.

Ogden Fire Department is looking for highly motivated individuals who are interested in joining our team. Applicants pursuing a rewarding career as a Full Time Firefighter/AEMT should be dedicated, motivated, ready to work hard, and provide service to our community and citizens.

Respond to emergency incidents with assigned company. As an entry-level class, employee may have limited experience but must have and maintain mastery of the listed pre-requisite certifications. Receives immediate supervision from the company officer.

• ENTRY LEVEL FIREFIGHTER - Complete NIMS IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, and IS-800 within three months of hire.

• Attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this position
• Work as a team and interact 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 a variety of general emergency rescue calls including auto accidents, trapped persons, emergency medical incidents, hazardous materials incidents
• Operate various fire operation and rescue equipment including portable extinguishers, pike poles, lines, smoke ejectors, salvage covers, forcible entry tools, aerial ladder equipment, hose lines, pumping apparatus; hold nozzles and direct water streams, raise and climb ladders, ventilate burning structures, evacuate occupants
• Respond to emergency medical incidents, operate emergency medical equipment, analyze patient needs and administer basic life support, manage airway, breathing, circulation, spinal immobilization, shock, patient packaging, and ambulance transport
• Participate in fire and EMS related training to comply with National, State and Industry Standards
• Obtain and preserve evidence at a fire scene
• Inspect building structures for compliance with fire codes
• Prepare reports
• Explain City fire codes and fire prevention policies and procedures to the public
• Clean apparatus and equipment at fire stations; perform general custodial duties as required
• Provide public information and instruction on fire prevention, CPR, and career opportunities
• Participate in safety and risk management activities; take action to reduce liability to the City
• Maintain good knowledge of City layout
• Complete one hour of physical training during each 48-hour shift
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required

• Principles, practices, and procedures of modern firefighting
• Emergency medical, CPR and other medical assistance techniques
• Operation of ambulances
• Retain presence of mind in emergency situations, analyze fire and emergency situations and adopt effective courses of action
• Drive fire…