Description
Provo City Fire Department is recruiting for Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics to become Firefighters. The role involves fighting fires, operating specialised equipment, and providing medical treatment.
The compensation package includes:
- Annualised rates: $55,377 - $88,424 (Firefighter/EMT) or $65,748 - $112,854 (Firefighter/Paramedic)
- Employer-paid health insurance
- Retirement and pension plans, including 401k and 401k matching
- Paid leaves, including vacation, sick, holidays, bereavement, and parental leaves
- Educational assistance
- Competitive pay
- Free use of the Provo Recreation Center and Peaks Ice Arena
- Provo Library card
- 50% off green fees at Timpanogos Golf Course
Main duties:
- Fight fires
- Operate pumps, nozzles, ladders, hydrants, extinguishers, generators, and other specialised firefighting equipment
- Search for and rescue victims
- Assess victims and determine emergency medical treatment needed
- Handle emergency situations
- Provide medical treatment
- Transport, lift, restrain or move patients
- Report victim assessments and conditions to medical personnel
- Participate in drills and training
- Restock ambulance supplies and maintain supply inventory
Qualifications to test:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Basic EMT or Paramedic license
- Firefighter I and II certifications required within 6 months
- Valid Utah Driver License
- Must be 18 years of age
Pre-employment screening steps:
- Medical exam
- Drug screen
- Criminal background check