American Fork City, is seeking qualified applicants for our Fire and Rescue Division.

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief, Battalion Chief, or shift Captain, performs a variety of full performance level, technical duties as needed to protect life and property. Performs fire suppression, critical care emergency medical aid, hazardous materials and prevention duties, and other staff duties as assigned. Mains fire and medical equipment, apparatus, and facilities.

Essential Functions

Firefighter: Receives continuous classroom and field training in a wide range of fire prevention and firefighting techniques, principles, and procedures; receives specialized training in salvage and rescue operation, emergency medical aid, civil defense, hazardous materials, disaster, drowning, and other related emergency situations; participates in drills. Is competent in all facets of Technical Rescue including, but not limited to, high angle, water, swift water, vehicle extrication, confined space, and trench.
Responds to fire alarm signals; performs as member of firefighting team; responds to emergency calls by riding fire truck to scene of fire; manipulates various sized appliances, nozzles, hose streams; lays and connects water hose, hooks up pump, holds nozzle and directs water stream; raises and climbs ladders and utilizes other specialized equipment such as chemical fire extinguisher, SCBA's, encapsulated chemical suits, power saws; operates extension ladders in actual rescue situations and in regular training; uses various hand tools such as rope, axes, etc.
Searches in adverse conditions at fire scenes, natural disasters, auto accidents etc.; rescues victims from fire and other dangerous situations; operates hydraulic rescue tool to achieve forcible entry.; renders first-aid and practices trauma management; performs basic life support to accident and fire victims; removes bodies and performs salvage operations.
Receives instruction on procedures to conduct fire prevention inspections on various types of facilities; conducts inspections and advises resident or business owner of necessary action to conform to standards; assists as directed in performing fire scene investigations to determine "point of origin" and cause of fires; prepares and submits a variety of reports related to inspection activities and suppression.
Performs general maintenance necessary to upkeep department building and equipment; sweeps and cleans station floors and rooms, makes beds, washes walls, floors, and windows; performs various maintenance tasks; i.e. paints, services equipment, cleans, polishes, tests, and repairs firefighting apparatus and breathing apparatus; services, maintains, and repairs fire trucks.
Driver/Engineer: Operates all fire and medical apparatus to and at fire and emergency scenes; supervises vehicle placement to achieve effective delivery of suppression materials (water/chemicals, etc.); supervises fire pumps operation to control various nozzle pressures and flows; assures proper procedures are followed to engage, prime and discharge supply lines. Certified Pumper and Aerial Apparatus Operator.
Paramedic: Performs field emergency medical care to seamlessly bridge in-hospital critical care and out-of-hospital care during inter-facility transports; performs highly qualified EMS assessment for complex clinical situations.
Performs EMS functions that may include field applications related to Surgical Airways, Ventilators, CPAP/BiPAP, Thoracostomy & Chest Drainage Maintenance, Central Venous Access Devices, Medication Formulary, 12-Lead ECG applications, Pace Maker Operation, Monitoring & Maintaining IABP, Hemodynamic Monitoring, etc.
Evaluates patient's condition and/or injuries at accident scenes and/or medical emergencies and administers aid as per protocol; monitors patient's vital signs and provides basic life support until transported to hospital.
Operates resuscitation and suction devices during cardiopulmonary resuscitation; applies vacuum splints, cervical collars, backboards, and various other medical devices used to immobilize patients during extrication and transport.
Applies bandages and dressing on soft tissue injuries as needed to stop bleeding; applies pneumatic anti-shock pants on patients; lifts and carries patients from scene to ambulance.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Considerable knowledge of emergency medical techniques, procedures, and practices; uses and effects of a variety of medications and drugs utilized on accident victims; rescue tools and emergency equipment carried in the ambulance. geographic area serviced; firefighting methods and procedures; interpersonal communication skills; state code, regulations, and laws affecting firefighting and ambulance service.

Advanced skills in the use of standard firefighting equipment and ambulance service equipment.

Ability to recognize and interpret vital signs of accident and illness victims; make critical, life and death decisions quickly and accurately; work under extreme mental tension and pressures; work a variety of shifts for long hours; communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; effectively deal with demanding and traumatic situations; work in all weather conditions; develop effective working relationships with supervisors, medical professionals, fellow employees, and the public.

Special Qualifications

Must possess a valid Utah Commercial Driver's License endorsement or certification of Emergency Vehicle Accident Prevention Program (EVAP/class E).

Must be Utah State firefighter certified, Level II, Including Haz-Mat Awareness and Operations, NFPA 1001 standards.

Must attend 75% of the monthly and quarterly training meetings.

May be required to complete various "critical care" specialty courses and training, i.e., Trauma course completion (PHTLS, ITLS, TNCC or TNATC), pediatric course completion (PALS, NRP, PEPP, PPC, or ENPC), and a medical life support course (AMLS).

Work Environment

Functions of the position regularly perform in a hazardous environment, subject to all seasonal weather extremes. Emergency response travel is expected in the normal course of performing duties. Many functions of the work pose a high degree of hazard uncertainty. Physical readiness and conditioning may be a condition of job retention. Various levels of mental application are required, i.e., memory for details, emotional stability, discriminating thinking, creative thinking and problem-solving. Continuous use of motor skills. Works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. Continuous use of motor skills. Successfully passes the department Physical Fitness Standard.

EOE

Qualifications

Graduation from high school or equivalent; AND four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in emergency medical services as an Advanced EMT and/or firefighter; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Miscellaneous Information

Applicants must include the following as part of their application: (1) American Fork City application (2) Letter of recommendation (3) CPR certification (4) Any other certifications pertaining to this position. Send these documents to American Fork City Administration Office, Kerry Nielsen, 51 East Main, American Fork Utah 84003, or FAX: (801)763-3004, or email your application to knielsen@americanfork.gov. Applications available at afcity.org/jobs

Salary: $20.02 - $30.03 per hour

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