FIREFIGHTER​/AEMT

Under general supervision, the Firefighter/EMT responds to emergency calls and planned events to protect life, property and the environment; performs specialized technical duties related to firefighting, rescue, hazardous materials response and administration of basic life support to the sick and injured; participates in fire prevention, community education, community wellness, training and equipment maintenance, and facility maintenance activities.

• Respond to and assist at a wide variety of calls for service including but not limited to fires, rescue situations, hazardous materials incidents, medical emergencies, natural and manmade disasters, provides non-emergent public assistance, as needed.
• Identify and implement appropriate tactics to evacuate occupants, rescue victims, protect exposures, perform fire control and extinguishment, forcible entry, ventilation, salvage, and overhaul activities; raise and climb ladders; connect, extend and operate hose lines and perform other related duties as needed to protect life, property and the environment at fire, hazardous materials, and rescue related incidents.
• Respond to emergency medical incidents; triage patients and determine appropriate medical care, provide basic and advanced life support (according to medical certification), and transport the sick and injured to definitive care.
• Operate a variety of equipment, tools, devices and vehicles as required to perform assigned duties.
• Conduct life safety inspections of commercial, residential, public assemblies and governmental buildings to ensure compliance with applicable life safety regulations, ordinances and standards.
• Provide community education and event support including station tours and education classes.
• Conduct daily inspection of condition and readiness of district apparatus and equipment; perform minor repairs and preventative maintenance of apparatus and equipment; clean, wash and maintain apparatus and equipment; maintain the fire station and grounds; maintain inventory of equipment and supplies; and participate in periodic testing of ladders, fire hose, SCBA, pumps, and other apparatus and equipment.
• Perform a variety of administrative duties including preparing reports and forms, conducting research, and preparing and presenting recommendations.
• Participate in District training.
• Maintains positive working relationship with WFD members and the public.
• Perform all other duties assigned.

• Must be 18 years or older at the time of employment.
• Must satisfy the WFD medical requirements and at all times maintain a fitness level that meets or exceeds the minimum standard of the district’s physical ability test.
• Must possess a valid Utah driver license.
• Must have high school diploma or the equivalent (GED).
• Firefighter I, Firefighter II through the Utah Fire Service Certification System are requirements for this position. Applicants for Firefighter I certification must be state certified through the Utah Fire Service Certification system at the Hazardous Materials Awareness Personnel Level and Hazardous Materials Basic Operations Level.
• * Certification and licensure as an AEMT by the State of Utah Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services.
• * Or be able to achieve AEMT certification within 2 years of hire.
• Successful completion of NIMS and ICS 100, 200, 700, & 800. The obtainment of NIMS and ICS may be waived for one year from hire date.
• Must possess or obtain Red Card Certification within one year of hire.
• Must possess ADO Certification within three (3) years of hire. Depending on course availability.

Working knowledge of:

• Firefighting practices and procedures, fire hazards, safety precautions, fire hydraulics, building construction and mechanics.
• Hazardous materials operations and technical rescue awareness.
• Emergency medical and resuscitation techniques and their application.
• County geography, and district policy, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively to determine the proper course of action under stressful and emergency conditions.
• Must understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Prepare written reports using proper grammar and spelling.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Must maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public.
• Be able to meet physical requirements established by the district.
• Use job-related computers and software applications.