Fire Fighter II or III (Part-Time)
Fire Fighter II or III (Part-Time)
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Job Description
Job Title: Fire Fighter
Department: Fire
Reports To: Fire Captain
Status: Part-Time Non-Exempt (Hourly)
*Preference will be given to applicants available to consistently work the C2 schedule.
Wage Scale: Firefighter / AEMT - $20.05 - $29.66 per hour DOE
Firefighter / Paramedic $24.06 - $33.67 per hour DOE
Close Date: Open Until Filled
Position Summary:
This is a Part-Time hourly position performing duties as assigned and responding to emergency medical and fire incidents as part of the Syracuse Fire Department Emergency Services Program. This position also includes but is not limited to:
- Responding to all hazard emergencies including but not limited to fire suppression hazardous materials containment fire investigation and technical rescue.
- Responding to medical emergencies; administer CPR perform trauma management handle pediatric emergencies and victim transportation.
- Assisting in educating and training the public in fire and medical programs designed for community awareness.
- Attending training to achieve and maintain all necessary certifications and skills to accomplish assigned duties.
- Working closely with other firefighting personnel to accomplish common goals and objectives outlined by the Fire Department.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of: EMS and resuscitation techniques and their application; technical and administrative principles and practices methods and techniques of fire suppression prevention programs and emergency medical services; Operation maintenance and uses of modern firefighting equipment; Local and national Building Fire Codes and the Citys demographics.
- Skilled in: Operation of the applicable tools and equipment; Working under stress and using good judgment in emergency situations.
- Ability to: Present various options and approaches to problem identification and resolution; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; analyze situations and adopt a reasonable course of action; Work irregular shift hours.
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 of this position.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit talk hear and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb balance stoop kneel crouch and smell. Employee will also occasionally be required to perform a variety of physically demanding maneuvers and activities while involved in firefighting and rescue operations including running walking stooping bending rolling crawling climbing jumping lifting carrying dragging and safely operating assigned equipment and vehicles. Employee must successfully pass a medical exam and a METs test after job offer. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 200 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
The noise level is usually quiet in office settings and loud at emergency scenes. Work is performed primarily in office vehicles and outdoor settings. Work is often performed in emergency and stressful situations. Individual is exposed to hazards associated with fighting fires and rendering emergency medical assistance including but not limited to smoke noxious odors fumes chemicals liquid chemicals solvents and oils.
Work can be under a variety of unfavorable conditions including harsh weather poor or no lighting extremes in temperatures all types of weather conditions electrical hazards and exposure to communicable diseases and blood-borne pathogens in body fluids.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Valid State of Utah Drivers License Class D
- UFRA/IFSAC Firefighter I & II Certification
- UFRA/IFSAC Hazmat Awareness & Operations Certification
- State of Utah Licensed AEMT or Paramedic
- NWCG Wildland Firefighter Red Card (within one year of hire)
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Proficiency in report writing
- Able to work under stressful conditions
- Ability to exhibit a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
- Must upload copies of current certifications
Application Instructions:
Qualified applicants must complete a Syracuse City employment application online at . If you do not have access to a computer or if your needing further information regarding the position or needing assistance due to a disability please contact Kadi Jacobsen at
Employment Type
Part-Time
