Firefighter/Paramedic Lateral

Provo City accepts lateral transfer applications from current firefighter/paramedics in other agencies at any time. Provo Fire & Rescue enjoys a cohesive and positive work environment with a strong desire to help each other succeed. The department has a state-of-the-art Heavy Rescue, two ladder trucks, two fire engines, five medic ambulances and three new type 6 brush trucks.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Current Paramedic License through the Utah State Bureau of EMS standards and have been employed in that capacity within the last 6 months
• Firefighter I & II certifications (NFPA and Utah Fire and Rescue Academy standards)
• A valid, lawful Utah State driver license
• Minimum 2 years of full-time experience as a medical response firefighter (for Firefighter Paramedic level)
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a medical response firefighter, 2 years of which must have been as a certified paramedic (for Senior Firefighter Paramedic level)
• Minimum 9 years of experience as a medical response firefighter (for Master Firefighter Paramedic level)

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Paid leaves, including vacation, sick, holidays, bereavement, and parental leaves
• Generous employer-paid health insurance
• Retirement and pension plans
• Free use of the Provo Recreation Center, Peaks Ice Arena, and City Library
• Regular review of compensation practices to remain competitive with the local market