Fire Fighter II (Part-Time) Job at Syracuse City, Syracuse, UT

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  • Syracuse City
  • Syracuse, UT

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Fire Fighter II

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 II / Advanced EMT - $18.58 - $27.46 per hour DOE

Firefighter II / Paramedic $22.30 - $31.18 per hour DOE

Close Date: November 29th, 2024

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 City's 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 Driver's License Class "D"
  • UFRA/IFSAC Firefighter I & II Certification (or currently enrolled in a course with graduation expected within 6 months)
  • UFRA/IFSAC Hazmat Awareness & Operations Certification (preferred)
  • State of Utah Licensed Advanced EMT 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, you may come to the Syracuse City Hall Administration building located at 1979 W 1900 S, Syracuse, UT 84075 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Applicants needing further information regarding the position or needing assistance due to a disability should contact Kadi Jacobsen, at kjacobsen@syracuseut.gov.

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Job Tags

Hourly pay, Part time, Local area, Outdoor, Shift work, Monday to Friday,

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