FT - 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 - $104,137.97

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
LATERAL FIREFIGHTER/AEMT/PARAMEDIC - NIMS IS100, IS200, IS700, and IS800 within three months of hire.

LATERAL 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

OGDEN CITY BENEFITS
Language Pay
Longevity Pay
Holidays
Sick, Vacation, and Comp Time Leave
Medical and Dental
EAP- Employee Assistance Program
Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability
Employee Loan Program- Computer, Bike & Exercise equipment loans when available
Wellness Program
Tuition Reimbursement

Requirements: Firefighter certification, AEMT/Paramedic certification, lateral hire experience

Salary: $56,281.50 - $80,106.13 per year

Application Deadline: 2027-01-14