FT- Entry Level Firefighter Lateral FirefighterAEMTParamedic
FT- Entry Level Firefighter Lateral FirefighterAEMTParamedic
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ENTRY LEVEL FIREFIGHTER & LATERAL FIREFIGHTER/AEMT/PARAMEDIC
48/96 Shift Schedule Ogden City Fire Department
ENTRY LEVEL FIREFIGHTER
Annual Firefighter Salary Range $54658.15 $77795.60
REQUIRED PREREQUISITES
Entry Level Firefighter applicants must meet the following criteria:
- National Registry or Utah Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Basic) EMT Advanced or Paramedic Preferred
- National Fire Protection Association Firefighter 1 and 2 (NFPA FF1 & FF2
- Hazardous Materials First Responder Awareness and Operations (NFPA HazMat Awareness & Operations)
- Education Requirement: High school diploma or GED
Fire certifications must be certified through the Utah Fire Rescue Academy (UFRA) or other certifying agency that provides an International Fire Service Accreditation (IFSAC) or Pro Board reciprocity certification. An IFSAC or Pro Board seal must be present on certificate copies with a legible number. Non IFSAC/Pro Board certifications will not be accepted for reciprocity. Copies of all prerequisite certifications must be attached to the application for the Applicant to be considered. Certifications can be uploaded to the application faxed toor emailed to .
LATERAL FIREFIGHTER/AEMT/PARAMEDIC
Annual Firefighter Salary Range $54658.15 $77795.60
Annual Paramedic Salary Range $71055.60 $101134.28
REQUIRED PREREQUISITES
Lateral Firefighter and Lateral Firefighter/Paramedic applicants must meet the following criteria. Lateral Firefighter and Lateral Firefighter/Paramedic applicants may be eligible upon hire to be placed in an equivalent Firefighter/Paramedic compensation step up to 8 years of service for each year of experience at a fulltime department.
- National Registry or Utah Advanced Emergency Medical Technician AEMT) or Paramedic EMTP.
- National Fire Protection Association Firefighter1and 2 NFPA FF1 & FF2
- Hazardous Materials First Responder Awareness and Operations NFPA HazMat Awareness & Operations.
Fire Certifications must be from either the Utah Fire Rescue Academy UFRA or any other certifying agency that provides an International Fire Service Accreditation (IFSAC reciprocity certification. An IFSAC or Pro Board seal with a legible number must be present on copies of certificates including reciprocity. Copies of all prerequisite certifications must be attached to the application for the Applicant to be considered. Certifications can be uploaded to the application faxed toor emailed to .
COPIES OF ALL PREREQUISITE CERTIFICATION CERTIFICATES MUST BE ATTACHED TO APPLICATION BEFORE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICANT TO BE CONSIDERED QUALIFIED TO TEST. IFSAC OR PRO BOARD SEALS OR LABLES NEED TO BE LEGIBLE OR CERTIFICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. NO SUBSTITUTES WILL BE ALLOWED IN PLACE OF A COPY OF THE ACTUAL CERTIFICATION CERTIFICATES.
PREFERENCE FOR THE FOLLOWING
- Field firefighting experience
- Field emergency medical experience
- Advanced NFPA firefighter apparatus driver/operator fire officer certifications
- Advanced EMS certifications (Paramedic)
- Degree related to Fire Sciences or Emergency Medical Services
HIRING PROCESS
- Competitive Testing and final Eligibility List
- Mandatory drug testing with Occupational Physical Examination
- Physical fitness strength and agility test. See Appendix A for the requirements of testing
- Oral Interview Board
- EMS & Firefighter Manipulative Skills Assessment
- Reference & Background Check
APPLICANTS WILL BE SCHEDULED UPON AVAILABLE POSITION OPENINGS. ONCE OPEN ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES WILL BE PROVIDED TESTING DATES TIMES AND LOCATIONS.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
