Firefighter Paramedic

Job Description

Saratoga Springs Fire & Rescue is currently looking to fill both entry-level and lateral Firefighter/Paramedic positions. Personnel work 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. Successful applicants must currently be Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic (NREMT‑P) certified.

Must have certifications in order to qualify. Please attach certifications.

This position is responsible for responding to fire alarms, medical emergencies, hazardous materials, urban rescue, wildland interface, and 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 all calls for service.

• Respond to fire alarms with assigned company; lay and connect hose; maintain pumping apparatus; hold nozzles and direct water streams; raise and climb ladders; ventilate burning structures; enter buildings to evacuate occupants.
• Operate all types of fire operation and rescue equipment including portable fire extinguishers, pike poles, hand lines, smoke ejectors, salvage covers, forcible entry tools, aerial ladder equipment and emergency medical equipment.
• Respond to emergency medical incidents such as auto accidents, gas system leaks; analyze patient needs and administer advanced emergency medical care until relieved by proper medical personnel; a Firefighter/Paramedic may direct the activities of staff when responding to medical emergencies.
• Preserve evidence at all fire and determined or suspected crime scenes.
• Participate in fire station housekeeping and regular floor watch detail.
• Perform search and rescue of individuals in hazardous environments including collapsed buildings, auto accidents, hazardous material spills and confined spaces.
• Attend special instruction in firefighting emergency medical techniques; perform drills with other engine company staff; become familiar with city layout, hydrant systems, and established response routes; prepare and maintain a variety of firefighting preplan drawings and schematics.
• Provide public information on fire prevention, CPR and career opportunities for example.
• Assist in the training of fire department personnel in emergency medical techniques and medical field activities; maintain inventory of medical supplies and controlled substances.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• 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 pleaded nolo contendere to any 1st or 2nd degree misdemeanor within the last three years.

• A valid Utah State Driver's License.
• Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic (NREMT‑P) (must currently possess or be able to obtain by December 2023).
• Firefighter I & II certification (must currently possess or be able to obtain by December 2023).
• NWCG Red Card certification (or be able to obtain certification within the first year of employment).
• 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).