Part-Time Firefighter / AEMT or Firefighter / Paramedic

Position : Part-Time Firefighter / AEMT or Firefighter / Paramedic

Department : Fire Department

Hiring Pay : $16.00

Wage Range : AEMT / Paramedic $20.00 - $30.00

Status : Part-Time, Non-Exempt

Open Date : 05 / 08 / 2025

Close Date : Open until filled

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs a variety of Firefighting / AEMT or Firefighter / Paramedic duties related to protecting the life and property of city residents.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the close supervision of the shift supervisor, station supervisor, or designated shift supervisor. Promotes and follows the City's mission statement, values, and expectations.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list. Additional tasks may be assigned as needed.

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 fire; lays and connects water hose, hooks up 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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience :

Graduation from high school, and

Utah State Certified Advanced EMT or Paramedic, and

Utah State Certified Firefighter I & II, and

Utah State Certified Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

An email with additional testing information and instructions will be sent to qualified applicants.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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 included close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Various levels of mental application required, i.e., memory for details, emotional stability, discriminating thinking, creative problem solving, and guided problem-solving. Continuous use of motor skills. Many functions of the work pose high degree of hazard uncertainty and hazardous materials. Physical readiness and conditioning may be a condition of job retention.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Functions of the position generally performed in a controlled environment but subject to all seasonal and weather extremes and exposure to extremely hazardous conditions and materials. Emergency response travel expected in normal course of performing duties.

APPLICATION PROCESS

A Kaysville City online job application is required. Go to www.kaysville.gov to complete an online application. Questions about the position or the application / hiring process? Contact the Kaysville City Human Resources Department at (801) 546-1235 or HR@kaysville.gov.

NOTE : Kaysville City employment is contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug test, background check and / or general reference check, and physical fitness test.

Employees required to drive a motor vehicle as an essential job duty will be required to successfully complete a motor vehicle record (MVR) check following a conditional offer of employment.

Kaysville City Is An Equal Opportunity Employer