Paramedic (Fire Certification Track)

**Position**: Paramedic (Fire Certification Track) **Status**: Full-time, non-exempt **Department**: Fire Department **Application Opening** **Date**: Wednesday, July 15, 2026 **Application Closing Date**: Friday, July 31, 2026, at 05:00 PM (submit an application, resume, and copies of certifications online at [www.kaysville.gov](https://kaysvillecity.applicantpro.com/jobs/)) **IMPORTANT:** This position is for a current National Registry Paramedic-licensed individual willing to attend and graduate from the Fire Academy within six (6) months of hire. Fire Academy starts on September 28, 2026. * * * **Wage and Benefits** **Starting Wage: $20.00** per hour/40 hours per week while attending mandatory Fire Academy. The Fire Academy schedule is Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, from September 28, 2026, through December 18, 2026. **Wage Range**: Firefighter/Paramedic: **$68,927 - $93,038** (when completed with the Fire Academy) **Benefits**: - Utah Retirement System (URS) contributions paid in full by Kaysville City - Additional 2.02% 401k contribution from Kaysville City for full-time Tier II Fire employees (no match is required from the employee) - Health, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance - Up to $2,400 annual Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution from Kaysville City - $50,000 life insurance policy is provided by Kaysville City - Annual Leave Hours: - 247 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) (Increases every five years) - 145 hours of Holiday - 40 hours of Short Term Medical Leave (STML) - Gym membership reimbursement ($20 per month) - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Overtime opportunities that can be taken as time-and-a-half pay or comp time - Paid training opportunities - Annual compensation raises and COLA increases (Based on Council approval) - College reimbursement (50% of your tuition each semester up to 6 credits) - Paramedic school paid for in full (100% reimbursement) * * * **General Purpose** Performs advanced life support paramedic duties to protect the life and property of city residents. This position follows a paramedic-entry track: the employee is hired as a licensed paramedic and completes the required fire certifications, funded by the department, during the initial period of employment (see Minimum Qualifications). Must be able to drive and operate all fire and EMS apparatus. **Essential Task Functions** **Paramedic / Emergency Medical** - Responds to emergency medical calls; operates the ambulance under emergency and routine conditions to transport patients to hospitals and other facilities; uses radio communications to send and receive information. - Evaluates patient condition, injuries, and the scene, and provides advanced life support (ALS) patient care consistent with the current National Registry Paramedic scope of practice, Utah EMS protocols, and department medical direction. - Monitors patient status and provides continuous care through transfer to the receiving facility. - Prepares and submits patient care reports and related documentation. **Firefighter** - Responds to fire and emergency alarms as a member of a firefighting team; performs fire suppression, rescue, salvage, and overhaul; operates hose lines, nozzles, ladders, SCBA, and hand and power tools in both training and actual incidents. - Receives ongoing classroom and field training in fire prevention, firefighting, hazardous materials, rescue, and related emergency operations, and participates in regular drills. - Conducts fire prevention inspections and assists with fire investigations as assigned, and prepares related reports. ***Firefighting duties are assumed as the required certifications are completed during the initial employment period.*** **Public Relations** - Participates in public presentations, station tours, community events, and outreach to promote fire safety and prevention. **Minimum Qualifications** **Education and Experience**: ***Required at the time of employment:*** - High School Diploma, or e…