What are the responsibilities and job description for the Firefighter/EMT - Firefighter/Paramedic position at City of Urbandale, IA?

Salary : $57,792.51 - $94,808.92 Annually

Location : Urbandale, IA

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 25-FF EMT P-01

Department : Fire / EMS

Opening Date : 02 / 21 / 2025

Closing Date : 4 / 6 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central

Summary Description

The City of Urbandale is accepting applications for full-time Firefighter / EMT or Firefighter / Paramedic. Under the general direction of the Lieutenant, the Firefighter / EMT - Firefighter / Paramedic performs fire suppression, rescue operations, fire prevention activities (e.g. public education, fire inspections, etc.) and patient care in emergent and non-emergent settings. Firefighters also perform routine vehicle, tool and facility maintenance on a daily basis.

We offer a comprehensive salary and benefits package. Please visit the for detailed pay and benefit information. Check out our site to see more information about employment with the Urbandale Fire Department.

Work schedule is a 24 hours on / 48 hours off rotation averaging 2904 hours per year.

Effective 7 / 1 / 2024, starting pay is :

Firefighter / EMT - $57,792 annually ($19.90 / hour)
Firefighter / Paramedic - $69,276 (step 1) - $84,284 (step 5) annually ($23.86-$29.02 / hour), depending on years of experience

Paramedics will be eligible for one (1) step for every one (1) year of full-time experience as a Paramedic up to step 5. See for wage schedule.

Benefit highlights for this position include :

Four weeks paid parental leave

10 paid holidays additional personal holiday time per year

Individual health insurance for only $77.86 per month; or family health insurance for only $238.94 per month

Dental, vision, and flexible spending account options

Voluntary benefits including accident insurance, critical illness insurance, LegalShield, and identity theft monitoring and restoration

Iowa MFPRSI pension / retirement plan 457 deferred compensation plan with City match

City-paid life insurance policy plus additional voluntary life insurance options

Senior Officer Pay

Tuition reimbursement, up to $10,000, for EMTs to attend paramedic school

Routine Job Duties / Responsibilities

Responds to emergencies (e.g. fire, medical, rescue, man-made / natural disasters, etc.). May be required to evaluate the situation and when appropriate, directing the response until relieved by Company Officer.

Functions as a member of the assigned fire / rescue crew, performing various fire / rescue tasks under the direction of the crew leader or incident command officer.

Provides emergency medical treatment within the scope of practice and department protocols of current level of EMT or Paramedic certification. Provides accurate medical documentation of all emergency medical treatment provided, including the use of table-based patient care reporting systems. Complete patient care reporting requirements, including patient medical history, incident history, and billing information.

Participate in regular reviews of EMS documentation through the department quality improvement program, as well as participating in regular incident reviews.

Ensures fire code enforcement by performing fire / life safety facility inspections, including the field use of tablet-based safety inspection documentation.

Performs routine truck and equipment maintenance, station maintenance and routine facility duties, including the use of tablet-based inventory and vehicle maintenance program.

Performs various community education or community risk reduction activities to improve safety for the community and enhance the reputation of the Fire Department.

Will complete initial certification and meet recertification requirements for programs requiring certification in prevention, community education, or community risk reduction.

Maintains proper physical fitness through regular exercise.

Participates in Fire / EMS training. Completes and maintains EMS / Fire / Rescue knowledge and skills proficiency through department provided training, including individual, on-line, credential-based, and in-service training, as well as annual evaluations of knowledge and skills are required.

May be assigned various operational duties, which may include inventory minor equipment maintenance, regular equipment inspection and testing.

Complete assigned station duties necessary to maintain and keep clean department facilities.

Responsible for driving emergency vehicles : Adheres to all department policies procedures governing the safe operation of emergency vehicles and complies with all applicable local, state, and federal traffic laws and regulations.

Assures the City and Department's mission, core values, goals and objectives are fully supported and initiated.

Familiarity with department policies and procedures.

Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Periodic Job Duties / Responsibilities :

Performs vehicle / squad checks and completes inventory Vehicle and Station routine maintenance and inventory.

Performs annual equipment testing.

Perform annual or semi-annual cleaning and maintenance on apparatus, equipment, and facilities.

Typical Qualifications

Must be able to pass post offer / pre-employment : professional reference checks, drug screen, 411 / MFPRSI physical, motor vehicle report and background check, including MMPI evaluation.

High school diploma or equivalent required; post-secondary education preferred.

IDPH Iowa EMT certification required; Iowa Paramedic certification preferred (valid National Registry EMT or Paramedic also acceptable).

FSTB Iowa Firefighter I certification (out of state IFSAC or ProBoard FF I certification also acceptable); Firefighter II preferred.

Valid Iowa Driver's License.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities :

Ability to act with honesty, integrity, trustworthiness, and dependability at all times.

Ability to perform invasive advanced medical procedures in stressful situations.

Ability to handle confidential information in a sensitive manner.

Ability to take the initiative.

Effective oral and written communication skills.

Effective problem solving, decision making, multi-tasking and sound judgment skills.

Accurate mathematical skills.

Ability to concentrate in a diverse work setting.

Actively support efforts to maintain and improve cooperation, communication and collaboration between employees, partners and the community.

Ability to work initial 40-hour work week for orientation, then 24-hour shift-based schedule varying days of the week, including regular weekend and holiday work.

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to live and work effectively with co-workers during shifts.

Thorough knowledge of fire / rescue techniques and emergency medical treatment practices.

Thorough knowledge of city geography.

Proficiency in the use of emergency medical, firefighting, and rescue equipment.

Proficiency with computer software and applications, including patient care reporting software, inventory and maintenance software, on-line training, and basic records management systems.

General knowledge of tools and equipment including : electronic equipment, heavy equipment, fire equipment, air monitoring equipment, emergency equipment and hand / power tools.

Ability to perform essential duties at designated work site location at designated hours.

Supplemental Information

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Qualified candidates will be notified of dates and steps in the recruiting process via governmentjobs.com email notifications. Be sure to apply with a valid email that you check regularly and sign up for text messaging updates. Check out our website for more details about the process.

Applicants must upload the following documents, as applicable, and attach them electronically to their application :

Valid Driver's License

Iowa or National EMT or Paramedic Certification card

Fire Fighter I, II, Hazmat Operations, ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800 certifications if you have them

Documents should be attached to your online application if you have completed any of the following items in the past 12 months :

Successful Central Iowa Fire & EMS Testing Consortium written certification

Successful Central Iowa Fire & EMS Testing Consortium physical ability evaluation (PAE)

Successful Nationally Recognized CPAT Card

Applications must be completed online , with all required forms attached, by no later than 11 : 59 pm on Sunday, April 6, 2025 . If unable to attach documents to your application, you may email them to jbobst@urbandale.org prior to the April 6 , 2025 deadline. AFTER APRIL 6TH, INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Candidates meeting minimum qualifications will be asked to take the written exam from IO Solutions, which will be administered through DMACC. Candidates who have completed the IO Solutions written test at DMACC within the past 12 months with another agency can use the same test results if their score is 70% or higher. Passing test results must be submitted by the deadline of April 6, 2025. Please attach your IOS results to your application or email your results to : jbobst@urbandale.org. If you have not taken the IO Solutions test previously, more information regarding the written exam will be sent to qualifying candidates.

A IO Solutions study guide is available for purchase

Candidates will also be required to take the physical ability test. Candidates who have passed the CPAT within the past twelve (12) months do not have to take the Urbandale physical ability test. You must show proof of a passing CPAT to waive the UFD test. For candidates who do not have a passing CPAT score on file, the physical ability test will be administered onApril 9, 2025 - April 11, 2025. More information regarding the physical ability test will be sent to qualifying candidates.

Click for more information on the UFD physical ability test process.

Candidates passing the written test and physical ability test will be invited to the oral board interviews. Interviews will be held during the week of April 14-18, 2025.

More information regarding interview dates and times, along with scheduling instructions, will be sent to those who qualify. Candidates scoring 80% or above on the oral board interview will be placed on the certified list. The certified list will be active for one (1) year from the date of certification. Candidates on the certified list will be eligible for hire as positions become available in the department during the one year time frame.

Post offer / pre-employment background report check and drug test are required. The City of Urbandale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Persons with disabilities must submit request for ADA accommodations to the Human Resources Department, in writing, prior to the application deadline.

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Are you currently certified as an Emergency Medical Technician or EMT by the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) or the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT)? If yes, attach a copy to your application.

Are you currently certified as a Paramedic by the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) or the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT)? If yes, attach a copy to you application.

Are you currently enrolled in and attending an EMT or Paramedic program? If yes, what is the projected end date of your program?

Do you possess a CPR Certification? If so, provide year taken and expiration date.

Do you possess an ACLS Certification? If yes, provide year taken, certification number, and expiration date.

Do you possess a PALS / NRP Certification? If yes, provide year taken, certification number, and expiration date.

Please check all the Firefighter certifications that you possess and attach copies to your application.

Firefighter I

Firefighter II

Hazardous Material Operation

ICS 100

ISC 200

ICS 700

ICS 800

None

Please list any other Fire or EMS training you've completed that would be beneficial to the position.

If applicable, please describe your experience in both the Fire and EMS field. Type none if appropriate.

Please provide two (2) medical personnel references that can speak to your abilities as an EMT / Paramedic. Include names, titles / occupations, phone numbers and emails.

Have you taken the Central Iowa Fire and EMS Testing Consortium Physical Ability Evaluation (PAE) or the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) within the last 12 months? If yes, attach your certificate to your application.

Have you taken the Central Iowa Fire and EMS Testing Consortium Written Exam within the last 12 months? If yes, attach your certificate of completion or score report to your application.

Do you have a current IOS score on file within the last 12 months?

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