Fire Fighter/Paramedic

Syracuse City Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state, or federal law.

Job Title: Fire Fighter Paramedic

Department: Fire

Reports To: Fire Captain

Status: Full Time, Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Wage Scale: Paramedic - $70,062.00 - $98,047.00 (DOE)

Hours: 48/96 Firefighter Schedule (2,912 hours per year)

Close Date: April 24, 2026

Position Summary:

This is a full-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. Firefighters work a 48/96 schedule, equivalent to 2,912 hours per year. Overtime is based on actual hours worked, over 106 hours in a 14-day work period.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responding to all hazard emergencies, including but not limited to fire suppression, hazardous materials containment, fire investigation, and technical rescue.
• Respond to medical emergencies; administer CPR, perform trauma management, handle pediatric emergencies, and transport victims.
• Assisting in educating and training the public on fire and medical programs designed to promote community awareness.
• Attending training to achieve and maintain all necessary certifications and skills to perform assigned duties.
• Working closely with other firefighting personnel to achieve common goals and objectives set by the Fire Department.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 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: Operating the applicable tools and equipment; Working under stress and using sound 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.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee 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. Employees will also occasionally be required to perform a variety of physically demanding maneuvers and activities during firefighting and rescue operations, including running, walking, stooping, bending, rolling, crawling, climbing, jumping, lifting, carrying, and dragging, as well as safely operating assigned equipment and vehicles. Candidates must successfully pass a medical exam and a METs test after receiving a 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:

The noise level is usually quiet in office settings and loud at emergency scenes. Work is performed primarily in offices, vehicles, and outdoor settings. Work is often performed during emergencies and in 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 can be performed 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
• UFRA/IFSAC Hazmat Awareness & Ops Certification
• State of Utah Advanced Paramedic
• NWCG Wildland Firefighter II 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

Application Instructions:

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 visit the Syracuse City Hall Administration building at 1979 W 1900 S, Syracuse, UT 84075, between 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@syracusecity.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.