Lateral Firefighter​/AEMT​/Paramedic

LATERAL FIREFIGHTER / AEMT / PARAMEDIC

48/96 Shift Schedule - Ogden City Fire Department

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

Annual Paramedic Salary Range: $73,165.95 - $

Lateral Firefighter and Lateral Firefighter/Paramedic applicants must meet the following criteria. Applicants may be eligible, upon hire, to be placed in an equivalent Firefighter/Paramedic compensation step up to 8 years of service for each year of experience at a full‑time department.

• National Registry or Utah Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) or Paramedic (EMT‑P).
• 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).

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

Respond to emergency incidents with an 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.

• Within three months of hire, complete NIMS IS100, IS200, IS700, and IS800.

• 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, 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.

• 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 department apparatus in an approved safe manner.
• Operate and maintain radio/communication equipment.
• Maintain physical condition to perform essential duties as specified in firefighter certifications and evaluated annually through the “Ogden City Fire Department Fitness and Testing Standard.”
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the…