Firefighter

Salary: $69,335 - $75,453 (2756 hours)

Job Type Full-time

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Location: Logan, Utah

Department Fire

Appointed Position: No

Job Number: 25-08

Closing Date: February 14, 2025

Description:

THIS POSITION IS AN IN-HOUSE ONLY JOB POSTING. YOU MUST CURRENTLY BE EMPLOYED BY THE CITY OF LOGAN TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION.

The Logan City Civil Service Commission hereby announces the recruitment of eligible applicants for the purpose of establishing a hiring roster with the Logan City Fire Department for the position of Firefighter Critical Care Paramedic. This position would afford the candidate of choice an opportunity to increase their knowledge and experience.

A Logan City Firefighter/Critical Care Paramedic may respond to a broad assortment of calls, both emergent and non-emergent, fire, medical, public assist calls, and public education, including but not limited to:

• Structure fires, both residential and
• Grassfires, wildland, and or Urban
• Fire or medical
• Medical calls, ranging from traffic accidents, heart attacks, seizures, assaults, and
• Public assist calls, ranging from helping a patient up off the floor, to helping cleanup a flooding problem.
• School visits and community education.

The Firefighter Critical Care Paramedic functions under the direction of their Shift Captain, Battalion Chief, EMS Assistant Chief, or otherwise designated by the Fire Chief.

Qualifications:

Every fire department employee shall assume responsibility that all their certifications, licenses and registrations are up to date. All continuing education requirements must be complete before the time of examination.

• Four years as a full-time Firefighter with the Logan City Fire Department. If the Firefighter has an Associate degree or higher, in a related field, they may test for the position at three years OR a performance rating of above standard as a paramedic as determined by LCFD Administration and Human Resources Director AND there are no qualified, additional in-house candidates.
• Minimum of three years' experience as a Paramedic OR a performance rating of above standard as a paramedic as determined by LCFD Administration and the Medical Control Physician.
• Must be a Utah Paramedic with NREMT-P Credential in good standing.

• Board-certified Critical Care Transport Paramedic Certification (CCP-C) OR Board- certified Flight Paramedic Certification (FP-C) OR preparing to take final certification test in either Candidate must obtain certification within six months of promotion.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Must hold NIMSIS-100, IS-200, and IS-700 (National Incident Management System)
• Successfully complete Firefighter 2 certification through the Utah Fire Service Certification Council.
• Must hold a current Hazardous Materials certification at the level of Ops and Awareness.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.
• Exposure to stressful situations of considerable magnitude because of human behavior
• Moderately heavy physical activity. Required to stand, walk, or sit uncomfortably for extended periods of time. Exposure to disagreeable elements such as cold, dampness, heat from flame and burning material, toxic fumes, smoke, and noise. Intermittent exposure to hazardous materials.
• Subject to lifting 50 pounds or more, sometimes repeatedly.
• Aroused from sleep by station alarms.
• Rapid changes in temperature.
• Working without sleep for extended periods.
• Subject to traffic hazards during emergency responses.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 14, 2025, 23:59 pm

APPLICATION PROCESS:

The following link will take you directly to the job site: https://loganutah.applicantpro.com/jobs/

A list of positions will be displayed on the City job website. To apply for the position, please click on the Firefighter Critical Care Paramedic title and on the next page on the right-hand side fill out the required fields then click "Apply for this Position". If you haven't created an account before, you will need to do one before filling out the application. After you have filled out the application, attached any supporting documents, and signed the applicant statement, you will then click "Submit Application".

As part of the application, you will need to attach a cover letter, resume and list of references. If you have an Associates, Bachelors, or Master's degree, please attach a copy as well as copies of other certificates. Credit will not be given if proper documentation is not attached to the application. All application materials are due by the deadline listed above to allow sufficient time for scoring.

EXAMINATION: The CC-P examination process will be divided into four phases. If less than four applicants, testing will be completed in one day. If more than four applicants, two days will be required. See schedule under "Exam Dates."

• Resume, education and job performance review. This section will be rated at 15% of the composite score.
• A practical skills assessment based upon current CC-P level best practices as outlined in the IA MED "Flight Medical Provider Study Guide, FlightBridgeED FP-C / CFRN Certification Review, Logan City Fire Department CCP Policies - Current Concepts in Critical Care Transport." This section of the promotional process will be rated to a maximum of 30% of the composite score.
• All applicants will be given a written assessment. All test questions are referenced from the IA MED "Flight Medical Provider Study Guide - FlightBridgeED FP-C / CFRN Certification Review, Logan City Fire Department CCP Policies, and Current Concepts in Critical Care Transport." This section of the promotional process will be rated to a maximum of 25% of the composite score.
• Applicants will participate in an Oral Board interview and questioning by a panel of LCFD Admin, Logan City HR, and Medical Professionals. This section will be rated to a maximum of 30% of the composite score.

Candidates are responsible to ensure that all information is provided to the City for assessment. Copies of certifications and diplomas are required in order to receive credit; please attach copies to the application. Credit will not be given without proof or verification. If certifications are pending, please provide a letter of verification that the certification is pending.

EXAM DATES:

March 4th & March 5th (if needed)

Tuesday, March 4th - Written Exam, Practical Exam, Oral Board

**(Times will be assigned by Logan City HR once applicant count is known)**

March 5th (if needed), Practical Exam, Oral Board

For questions relating to the application process, please email heather.knowles@loganutah.gov or call 435-716-9044.

For department or job specific questions, please email robert.lacroix@loganutah.gov.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:

• Responds to fire alarms and extinguishes fire adhering to property conservation practices.
• Performs salvage operations such as throwing salvage covers, sweeping water and removing debris.
• Always represent the department and city in a professional and courteous manner.
• Responds to calls for emergency medical services and renders aid.
• Cleans and inspects equipment and apparatus after returning from a fire.
• Inspects equipment and apparatus and notifies superior officer of any defects.
• Makes minor repairs to equipment and apparatus, performs routine preventative maintenance tasks, and keeps records of such action.
• Keeps fire station, equipment and grounds in a clean and orderly condition.
• Participates in training activities and instruction sessions.
• Acquires and retains a thorough knowledge of the city, including streets, buildings, water supply, unusual hazards and related items.
• Performs various public information or education tasks.
• Participates in fire prevention activities.
• Enters inspection, training, fire and emergency medical reports into the LCFD records management systems and software.
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City Policies and Procedures.
• Works in a safe manner and reports unsafe activity and conditions. Follows City-wide safety policies and practices and adheres to responsibilities concerning safety prevention, reporting, and monitoring as outlined in the City's Employee Handbook and Department SOP's.
• Maintains a thorough working knowledge of local geography, which includes maps and streets.
• The Firefighter/Critical Care Paramedic shall be familiar with all SOP's and firefighting operations.
• Maintains a thorough working knowledge of department apparatus and equipment.
• Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls calmly, efficiently, and promptly.
• Administers basic and advanced life support to patients at the scene, responding to the hospital and in a pre-hospital setting in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and standards.
• Assesses the nature and extent of injury or illness to establish and prioritize medical procedures to be followed.
• Extricates victims of accidents, sudden illness or entrapment using proper rescue and medical techniques.
• Treats patients at the scene, responds to the hospital, and in a pre-hospital setting in accordance with federal, state, local, laws, regulations, and standards and in accordance with Utah BEMS policies rules, and guidelines.
• Effectively communicates with professional medical personnel and treatment facilities to obtain instructions regarding further treatment and/or to arrange reception of patients to the appropriate center.
• Maintains order at scenes, including crowd disbursement and restraint of family and friends.
• Completes patient care reports, evaluation forms, and all other forms or documentation in a competent and timely fashion.
• Adheres to and follow all policies and procedures concerning safety and contamination by blood borne pathogens.
• Educates and/or trains department personnel, EMS trainees and the public.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge and familiarity with Logan City and the Logan City Fire Department.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with organization staff, other City staff, and the public.
• Skill in producing accurate, thorough, and neat written reports.
• Ability to maintain and handle confidential information.
• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing and other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to communicate effectively, including during emergency situations which may involve a high degree of noise.
• Sufficient vision and other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to effectively operate at a fire or related emergency scene.
• Sufficient manual dexterity with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate equipment used in firefighting.
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to perform all duties involved in protecting life and property.
• Knowledge of critical care medications, including vasopressors, sedatives, paralytics, antiarrhythmics, opiates, anticoagulants, and blood products.
• Knowledge and proficiency of advanced airway management techniques, including Rapid Sequence Intubation.
• Knowledge and understanding of hemodynamic monitoring equipment including noninvasive an invasive monitoring equipment and the use of intra-aortic balloon pumps for cardiac assistance to patients in heart failure.

Essentials:

Essential functions, as determined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the above tasks, knowledge, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions of this class. The approved class specifications are not intended to and do not infer or create any employment, compensation, or contract rights to any person(s). This updated job description supersedes prior descriptions for the same position. Management reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Benefits:

Benefits are available to full-time employees.