Entry Level Firefighter​/AEMT​/Paramedic

Position: FT - 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.

Entry level firefighter/aemt/paramedic

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 hazmat awareness & operations)

* education requirement: high school diploma or ged

Copies of all prerequisite certification certificates must be attached to application before closing date for applicant to be considered qualified to test. Ifsac or pro board seals or lables need to be legible or certifications will not be accepted. No substitutes will be allowed in place of a copy

Fire certifications must be certified through the utah fire rescue academy (ufra) or other certifying agency that provides an international fire service accreditation (ifsac) or pro board reciprocity certification. 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 for the applicant to be considered.

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 who are interested in pursuing a rewarding career as a full time firefighter/aemt should be dedicated, motivated, ready to work hard and provide a service to our community and our citizens that no other profession offers.

Fire certifications must be from either the utah fire rescue academy (ufra) or any other certifying agency that provides an international fire service accreditation (ifsac) reciprocity certification. An ifsac or pro board seal with a legible number must be present on copies of certificates including reciprocity. Copies of all prerequisite certifications must be attached to the application for the applicant to be considered.

Certifications can be uploaded to the application, faxed to  or emailed to hr.

Position summary

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

Nims required training

* entry level firefighter - employee will be required to complete nims is100, is200, is700, and is800 within three months of hire.

Entry level firefighter /aemt/paramedic essential job functions

* attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this position

* employee is required to work as a team and consistently interact with co-workers, supervisors, and the public

* employee is required to 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 types of fire operation and rescue equipment including portable fire extinguishers, pike poles, and lines, smoke ejectors, salvage covers, forcible entry tools, aerial ladder equipment, lay and connect hose, maintain 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, apply techniques for the control of 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

Knowledge skills & abilities for entry level firefighter /aemt/paramedic

* principles, practices, and procedures of modern firefighting

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