FT - Entry Level Firefighter/AEMT/Paramedic

About the role

Ogden Fire Department is looking for highly motivated individuals who are interested in joining our team. Applicants interested in pursuing a rewarding career as a full‑time Firefighter/AEMT should be dedicated, motivated, ready to work hard and provide a service to the community that no other profession offers. The position involves responding to emergency incidents with an assigned company, receiving immediate supervision from the company officer, and maintaining mastery of the prerequisite certifications while gaining experience.

Responsibilities

• Attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this position
• Employee is required to work as a team and consistently interact with co‑workers, supervisors, and the public
• Employee is required to communicate in‑person with the public
• Operate in Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health (IDLH) environments
• Respond to a variety of general emergency rescue calls including auto accidents, trapped persons, emergency medical incidents, hazardous materials incidents
• Operate various types of fire operation and rescue equipment including portable fire extinguishers, pike poles, and lines, smoke ejectors, salvage covers, forcible entry tools, aerial ladder equipment, lay and connect hose, maintain pumping apparatus; hold nozzles and direct water streams, raise, and climb ladders, ventilate burning structures, evacuate occupants
• Respond to emergency medical incidents, operate emergency medical equipment, analyze patient needs and administer basic life support, apply techniques for the control of airway, breathing, circulation, spinal immobilization, shock, patient packaging, and ambulance transport
• Participate in fire and EMS related training to comply with National, State and Industry Standards
• Obtain and preserve evidence at a fire scene
• Inspect building structures for compliance with fire codes
• Prepare reports
• Explain City fire codes and fire prevention policies and procedures to the public
• Clean apparatus and equipment at fire stations; perform general custodial duties as required
• Provide public information and instruction on fire prevention, CPR, and career opportunities
• Participate in safety and risk management activities; take action to reduce liability to the City
• Maintain good knowledge of City layout
• Complete one hour of physical training during each 48‑hour shift
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required

Requirements

• National Registry or Utah Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Basic), EMT Advanced or Paramedic (preferred)
• National Fire Protection Association Firefighter 1 and 2 (NFPA FF‑1 & FF‑2)
• Hazardous Materials First Responder – Awareness and Operations (NFPA HazMat Awareness & Operations)
• Education requirement: High school diploma or GED
• Copies of all prerequisite certification certificates must be attached to the application before the closing date
• IFSAC or Pro Board seals or labels must be legible; otherwise certifications will not be accepted
• No substitutes allowed in place of a copy
• Fire certifications must be certified through the Utah Fire Rescue Academy (UFRA) or another agency providing 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
• Certifications can be uploaded to the application
• NIMS Required Training: Employee will be required to complete NIMS IS100, IS200, IS700, and IS800 within three months of hire

Benefits

• Language Pay
• Longevity Pay
• Holidays
• Sick, Vacation, and Comp Time Leave
• Medical and Dental
• EAP – Employee Assistance Program

Pay

Annual Firefighter Salary Range – $57,508.43 – $81,852.43

Schedule

48/96 shift schedule; employees complete one hour of physical training during each 48‑hour shift.