Employment Opportunities 

Full-time lateral Firefighter/AEMT or Firefighter/Paramedic

Kaysville City is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state, or federal laws. Following a conditional offer of employment, Kaysville City employees must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test, background check, physical fitness test, and motor vehicle record check (MVR). 

GENERAL PURPOSE: 

Full-time crew members perform a variety of firefighting duties related to protecting the life and property of city residents, serve as firefighter trainees, and perform basic life support to patients according to protocols.

ESSENTIAL TASK FUNCTIONS

Promotes and follows the City's mission statement, values, and expectations.

SALARY

• Firefighter/Advanced EMT: $47,971-$64,762
• Firefighter/Paramedic (NREMT): $55,167-$74,476

BENEFITS

• Utah Retirement System contributions, paid in full by Kaysville City.
• Additional 5.41% 401k contribution from Kaysville City for full-time Tier II Fire employees (there is no match required from the employee).
• Health, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance.
• Up to $2,400 annual Health Savings Account (HSA) city contribution.
• College reimbursement (50% of tuition each semester up to 6 credits).
• Paramedic school paid in full.
• Annual Leave Hours:
  • 247 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) (Increases every five years)
  • 145 hours of Holiday
  • 40 hours of Short Term Medical Leave (STML)

50% FIREFIGHTER

• Receives classroom and field training in a wide range of fire prevention and suppression techniques, principles, and procedures; receives specialized training in salvage and rescue operations, emergency medical aid, emergency preparedness, hazardous materials, disaster, drowning, and other related emergency situations.
• Responds to emergency signals; performs as a member of firefighting team; responds to emergency calls by riding fire apparatus to scene of the fire; lays and connects water hose, hooks up the pump, holds nozzle and directs water stream; raises and climbs ladders; utilizes other specialized equipment such as fire extinguishers,  SCBA's,  encapsulated HazMat suits, power saws and hydraulic rescue tool; rescues occupants from fire danger, renders emergency medical aid, removes bodies and performs salvage operations.
• Receives instruction on policies and procedures to conduct pre-incident inspections on various types of facilities; conducts inspections and advises residents or owners of necessary actions to conform to standards.
• Prepares and submits a variety of reports related to fire incidents and pre-fire plan activity; performs general maintenance necessary to maintain department building and equipment; sweeps and cleans station rooms, makes beds, washes walls, floors, and widows.
• Performs various maintenance tasks such as painting, servicing equipment, cleaning, polishing, testing, and repairing firefighting apparatus; services, maintains, and repairs fire trucks; maintains breathing apparatus and other safety equipment.
• Completes and passes a yearly work capacity test consisting of an arduous pack test consisting of a 3-mile walk wearing 45 pounds in less than 45 minutes and completes Department Job Task Simulation.

50% AEMT/Paramedic

• Evaluate a patient's condition and/or injuries; evaluate accident scenes and/or medical emergencies and administer aid as per protocol; monitor patient's vital signs and provide basic life support until transported to the hospital. Operates resuscitation and suction devices during cardiopulmonary resuscitation; applies vacuum splints, cervical collars, backboards, and various other medical devices used to immobilize patients during transport and extrication.
• Performs daily inventory of ambulances and ensures their readiness to respond to emergencies. Checks all equipment on board the ambulance and ensures it is operating properly.
• Applies bandages and dressing on soft tissue injuries as needed to stop bleeding; applies pneumatic anti-shock pants on patients as per protocol to maintain profusion of patient's vital signs; lifts and carries patients from scene to ambulance according to established procedures. Transports patients via ambulance to hospitals.
• Cleans ambulances and equipment in a safe manner to prevent exposure to medical waste and other hazards associated with medical operations. Disposes of contaminated equipment and material according to governing regulations and procedures.
• Attends public gatherings to ensure observance of fire safety requirements, standards, and regulations; conducts tours for interested groups.
• Performs other related duties as required by the Chief or other Fire Department Officers. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: 

• Graduation from high school AND 
• Utah State Certified Advanced EMT or Paramedic 
• Utah State Certified Firefighter I & II
• Utah State Certified Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Some knowledge of firefighting methods, techniques, and procedures; firefighting equipment types and varieties and their most appropriate and effective use; equipment maintenance and care; state and city codes, laws, and regulations, and ordinances related to fire prevention; fire vehicle equipment; emergency medical techniques, procedures, and first-aid; interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to follow detailed verbal or written work instructions; work in dangerous emergency situations; perform strenuous physical labor; communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; assimilate modern fire prevention and firefighting skills; perform under extreme weather conditions; work on call and on shift work; develop effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, and the public.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have valid State of Utah driver’s license, or obtain prior to employment.
• Must be Wildland Firefighter 1 (NWCG FFT2) within 12 months of hire.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must pass NFPA 1582 medical and physical requirements.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Functions of the position are generally performed in a controlled environment but are subject to all seasonal and weather extremes and exposure to extremely hazardous conditions and materials. Emergency response travel is expected in the normal course of performing duties. The individual is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms; climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, walk, sit and talk, or hear. Must regularly lift and or move equipment and/or persons weighing 150 pounds or more. Specific vision ability required by this job includes close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Various levels of mental application are required, i.e. memory for details, emotional stability, discriminating thinking, creative problem-solving, guided problem-solving, and continuous use of motor skills. Many functions of the work pose a high degree of hazard uncertainty and hazardous materials. Physical readiness and conditioning may be a condition of job retention. 

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

• SUPERVISION RECEIVED
  • Works under the close supervision of the shift supervisor, station supervisor, or designated shift supervisor.
• SUPERVISION EXERCISED
  • None.