What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Fighter II (Part-Time) position at Syracuse City, Utah?
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Job Title: Fire Fighter
Department: Fire
Reports To: Fire Captain
Status: Part-Time, Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Wage Scale: Firefighter / AEMT - $20.05 - $29.66 per hour DOE
Firefighter / Paramedic $24.06 - $33.67 per hour DOE
Close Date: Open Until Filled
Position Summary
This is a Part-Time hourly position that performs duties as assigned and responds 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:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation 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. The 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. The employee must successfully pass a medical exam and a METs test after the 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
Noise levels are usually quiet in office settings and loud at emergency scenes. Work is performed primarily in offices, vehicles, and outdoor settings. Work is often performed in emergency and stressful situations. Individuals are 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 may be under a variety of unfavorable conditions, including harsh weather, poor or no lighting, extreme temperatures, electrical hazards, and exposure to communicable diseases and blood-borne pathogens in body fluids.
Minimum Qualifications
Qualified applicants must complete a Syracuse City employment application online at www.syracuseut.gov. If you do not have access to a computer, you may come to the Syracuse City Hall Administration building at 1979 W 1900 S, Syracuse, UT 84075, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Please upload a copy of the required licenses and certifications. If you are unable to upload copies, please email them to spiercy@syracuseut.gov. Applications submitted without copies of licenses and certifications may be disqualified.
Applicants who need further information about the position or assistance due to a disability should contact Sarah Piercy at spiercy@syracuseut.gov.
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Job Title: Fire Fighter
Department: Fire
Reports To: Fire Captain
Status: Part-Time, Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Wage Scale: Firefighter / AEMT - $20.05 - $29.66 per hour DOE
Firefighter / Paramedic $24.06 - $33.67 per hour DOE
Close Date: Open Until Filled
Position Summary
This is a Part-Time hourly position that performs duties as assigned and responds 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; administering CPR, performing trauma management, handling pediatric emergencies, and providing 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.
- 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 use 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.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation 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. The 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. The employee must successfully pass a medical exam and a METs test after the 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
Noise levels are usually quiet in office settings and loud at emergency scenes. Work is performed primarily in offices, vehicles, and outdoor settings. Work is often performed in emergency and stressful situations. Individuals are 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 may be under a variety of unfavorable conditions, including harsh weather, poor or no lighting, extreme temperatures, 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
- UFRA/IFSAC Hazmat Awareness & Operations Certification
- State of Utah Licensed AEMT 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
Qualified applicants must complete a Syracuse City employment application online at www.syracuseut.gov. If you do not have access to a computer, you may come to the Syracuse City Hall Administration building at 1979 W 1900 S, Syracuse, UT 84075, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Please upload a copy of the required licenses and certifications. If you are unable to upload copies, please email them to spiercy@syracuseut.gov. Applications submitted without copies of licenses and certifications may be disqualified.
Applicants who need further information about the position or assistance due to a disability should contact Sarah Piercy at spiercy@syracuseut.gov.
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