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Firefighter AEMT or Paramedic

City of Saratoga Springs · Saratoga Springs, UT · 3 wk ago
Information Technology$19.95/hrFull-time

About the role

The City of Saratoga Springs has an opening for a full-time Firefighter/AEMT or Paramedic in the Fire Department working a 48/96 shift schedule. The City pays an additional offset for scheduled hours over the FLSA allowed amount (8 hours of half time per 18‑day cycle) and provides 132 hours of paid holidays.

Responsibilities

  • Respond to fire alarms, medical emergencies, hazardous materials, urban rescue and wildland interface incidents.
  • Participate in fire prevention and training activities.
  • Maintain the fire station and firefighting equipment.
  • Render aid in calls for service to protect life and property.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age (21 for Paramedic). Must have refrained from ever using hallucinogenic drugs; marijuana in the past two years; all other illegal drug use (including steroids) in the past five years; must be a non‑smoker and have refrained from tobacco use for the past 12 months. Must have a good driving record free from “at fault” accidents and convictions for criminal traffic infractions (including adjudication withheld) for the past 12 months, with no driver’s license suspension in the past five years. Must not have been convicted or plead nolo contendere to any 1st or 2nd degree misdemeanor within the last three years.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent; course work in fire science, fire administration or related field desirable.
  • Firefighter AEMT: Completion of a State of Utah recognized Firefighter I & II Academy (or equivalent) and a State of Utah Board of Emergency Medicine recognized AEMT National Registry Course.
  • Firefighter Paramedic: Completion of a State of Utah recognized Firefighter I & II Academy and current Utah State Paramedic License (NREMT‑P) with ability to maintain licensure.
  • Possession of a valid Utah Driver’s License.
  • Utah State Firefighter I & II and Hazmat Operations certification.
  • Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) certification (for AEMT role).
  • NWCG Wildland certification preferred (AEMT) or NWCG Red Card certification (or ability to obtain within first year) for Paramedic.
  • CPAT test results from within the last 12 months or ability to pass when next offered.

Benefits

  • Competitive benefits package with several health insurance options (one with $0.00 employee premium when participating in wellness program).
  • Dental, life and long‑term disability insurance.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including mental health short‑term counseling for the whole family.
  • Free Teledoc program for the whole family.
  • Monetary incentives for wellness program participation.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match.
  • Option to add Vision, Accident, Hospital, Critical Illness, additional Life Insurance, and FSAs.
  • Participation in the Utah Public Retirement System (pension); City does not participate in Social Security, instead contributes 6.2% of salary to a 401(k) plan.
  • 170 hours of paid time off (PTO) accrued annually.
  • 40 hours of short‑term medical leave accrued annually.
  • 132 hours of paid holidays annually.

Pay

  • Firefighter AEMT: Minimum $19.95/hr., Midpoint $23.94/hr., Maximum $27.93/hr.
  • Firefighter Paramedic: Minimum $23.29/hr., Midpoint $27.95/hr., Maximum $32.60/hr.

Schedule

48/96 shift schedule (48 hours on duty, 96 hours off).

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