Firefighter/AEMT

Cache County Corporation invites candidates to apply for a Firefighter/AEMT position. The Firefighter/AEMT provides emergency medical care within the AEMT scope of practice, including patient assessment, IV access, medication administration, airway management, and basic life support interventions. This position will work a 48/96 schedule.

This is a full time, benefited position. All benefits start on the first day! Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401k, Utah Retirement System, 14 paid holidays, and 18 days of Personal Leave in the first year.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties include responding to medical, fire, rescue, and wildland incidents; assisting with patient packaging and transport; operating fire suppression and rescue equipment; and performing search, rescue, and overhaul activities.

The position conducts daily apparatus and equipment checks, maintains station facilities, completes accurate medical and incident documentation, participates in training and physical fitness activities, follows department policies and safety procedures, and supports public education and community outreach efforts.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED, One (1) year of job-related training

Certifications: NRAEMT or Utah AEMT License, Firefighter 1, Firefighter 2, Hazmat Operations, NWCG Wildland Firefighter (Red Card), ICS 100,200,700 certifications. Employee must maintain current fire/hazmat/EMS certifications and recertify annual Red Card certification and periodically recertify Fire and EMS certifications. Must maintain CPR certification.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

This is a career service position. Cache County Corporation is an equal-opportunity employer. Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability.

Reasonable accommodations are provided to individuals with known disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. For accommodation information or special accommodation to complete the application process, please contact our HR Team at hr@cachecounty.gov.

Veteran's Preference (Utah Code Ann. 71A-2-102): An applicant claiming veteran's preference must do so by providing sufficient information to identify the type of veteran's preference requested. Additionally, a copy of the applicant's DD-214 must be attached to the resume. If a disabled preference is claimed, a copy of the applicant's letter from the VA stating the disability percentage granted must also be attached.