Job Description
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Fire Captain, performs a wide variety of skilled fire protection functions for the City of St. George, including, but not limited to, combating, extinguishing, and preventing fires and maintaining stations, apparatus, and equipment.
Essential Functions (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. The list of tasks is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by positions in this class.)
1. Respond to emergency and non-emergency incidents; provide appropriate services as required,
including emergency rescue and fire suppression; perform search and rescue for trapped or injured
persons; perform extraction of victims and forcible entry into buildings.
2. Respond to service calls, including but not limited to citizen assists, lift assists, and smoke detector
battery changes.
3. Respond to various hazardous materials incidents; perform defensive or offensive activities that will
be dependent upon levels of certification in accordance with state and federal regulations; maintain
knowledge and training about hazardous materials.
4. Perform emergency medical and first aid services as needed; evaluate the condition of patients and
assess pertinent information about medical profile and injuries; determine treatment in accordance
with local protocols.
5. Participate in various fire prevention operations, activities, and programs, including training, fire
investigations, code enforcement, and equipment operation and maintenance; Study street and
occupancy locations; study building plans and fire prevention systems in buildings.
6. Participates in various drills and training sessions and assists in pre-fire planning and developing
property maps and sketches. May participate in a variety of activities requiring travel, including offsite
in locations
7. Participate in cleaning and maintaining facilities, grounds, equipment, and apparatus; ensure that
appropriate conditions are maintained at assigned facilities; ensure that all equipment and apparatus
are in a constant state of readiness for emergency calls.
8. Give tours of assigned facilities, demonstrate fire equipment and apparatus, and participate in other
educational programs for various groups and the general public pertaining to a variety of life safety
9. May drive fire apparatus and/or operate fire apparatus in emergency and non-emergency situations.
10. Operate numerous types of rescue, emergency, and fire suppression equipment and apparatus as
necessary; operate, inspect, repair, and perform other technical tasks related to maintaining the
apparatus, equipment, and facilities in the area of assignment.
11. Use departmental computer equipment to input, review, and access records, information, and other
various data.
12. Prepare reports regarding emergency incidents, emergency medical incident reports regarding patient
and incident information, and training reports.
13. Takes leadership position in emergency situations in the absence of Captain or Battalion Chief.
14. Performs other related duties as required.
15. Must meet the requirements for essential job tasks per National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA) 1582.
Minimum Qualifications
Qualifications
Firefighter Level I:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience: Prior firefighting experience preferred. Preference may be given to current St. George Fire
Department employees.
Licenses and/or Certifications: The candidate must possess all required certifications at the time of
application or 14 days before the first day of the St. George Fire Academy (6/10/24).
The St. George Fire Academy is tentatively scheduled to start on 6/24/2024.
Every fire department employee shall assume responsibility that all their certifications, licenses, and
registrations are up-to-date and all continuing education requirements are complete.
â— Must possess and maintain a valid Utah Driver's License 30 days after the appointment. (if residing
outside the State of Utah within the 100-mile requirement of St. George City Fire Department Policy
1047 Residency Requirements, Driver's license requirement must be approved by the City’s Human
Resource Department for non-Utah valid license)
â— At the time of application, or 14 days before the first day of the St. George Fire Academy (6/10/24), the
candidate must possess the following current certifications issued by the Utah Fire Service Certification
Council, or if issued by another state’s system, bear the International Fire Service Accreditation
Congress (IFSAC) seal and/or the Pro Board Accreditation seal. If applying for this position with
certifications issued from another state's system, Utah State certifications must be obtained within six
months of appointment:
â— Firefighter I & II
â— Hazardous Materials – Awareness & Operations
â— At the time of application or 14 days before the first day of the St. George Fire Academy (6/10/24),
the candidate must possess a current Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), AEMT, or Paramedic
license issued through the Utah Bureau of Emergency Medical Services or the National Registry of
Emergency Medical Technicians(NR-EMT). If applying for this position with an NR-EMT
license, Utah State reciprocity processes must be started immediately after the appointment and
completed within six (6) months. Utah law requires the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services
and Preparedness (BEMSP) to exclude from EMS licensure any individual who may pose an
unacceptable risk to public health and safety, as indicated by his/her criminal history. The Utah
Department of Health (UDOH) conducts a background check on anyone who seeks a license as an
EMS Professional; this includes an FBI background check. Electronic fingerprints may be taken as
part of the background check.
â— EMS licensure must be maintained as a condition of employment.
â— Must possess or obtain within the first six months of employment the following National Incident
Management certifications: IS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System; IS-200: Basic
Incident Command for Initial Response; IS-700: An Introduction to the National Incident
Management System; IS-800: National Response Framework, An Introduction.
â— The following State of Utah certifications must be obtained within two (2) years of employment:
Wildland Firefighter I – Utah Fire Service Certification Council Wildland Firefighter 1 or National
Wildfire Coordinating Group Firefighter (NWCG) Type 2, Apparatus Driver Operator – Pumper,
and Apparatus Driver Operator – Aerial Utah Fire Service Certification Council. The probationary
period may extend beyond one (1) year until these certifications are obtained, up to a maximum of
two (2) years. Failure to do so may result in loss of position.
Certifications must be maintained as a condition of employment.
Must demonstrate proficiency in all certification levels to a review board on a yearly basis to keep
certifications current. Failure to do so may result in loss of position.
Additional Requirements:
â— Must be a minimum of 18 years of age or older.
â— Must reside within 100 miles from St. George City Center per St. George Fire Department Policy 1047
Residency Requirements at the time of appointment and for the duration of employment.
â— May be required to graduate from a City of St. George Firefighter Recruit Academy and/or new hire
task training program.
â— If selected for the St. George Fire Academy, the candidate must show proof of required certifications at
the time of application or 14 days before the academy's start date (6/10/24).
â— Selected candidates may be required to attend and pass the academy before being assigned to shift
work. Unless otherwise stated, this academy will be held Monday through Friday (40 hours per week).
â— Must have no convictions for a criminal offense, hostile to public service, or habitual law violations.
â— Will be required to have medical testing and immunizations including, but not limited to, Tuberculosis
(TB) testing, HIV testing, Tetanus, Hepatitis B Surface Antibody & Antigen HbsAg, Hepatitis C
Surface Antibody, Liver Panel, and Physical Exam.
â— Will be required to pass a Pulmonary Function Test prior to employment.
â— Must have successfully completed all entrance examinations or requirements established by the City.
This may include written, physical, polygraph examinations, background investigations, etc.
â— Must have far vision acuity of at least 20/40 binocular in each eye with corrective lenses. Vision
correctable to 20/20 is preferred. Must have color perception-monochromatic vision adequate to ensure
the ability to use imaging devices such as thermal imaging cameras. Must not have monocular vision
or any eye condition that results in the inability to safely perform one or more of the essential job tasks.
â— Meet the medical requirements per NFPA 1582.
â— This position has a minimum probationary period of one (1) year that may extend until all
certifications have been obtained, up to a maximum of two (2) years. Failure to do so may result in loss
of position.
Typical Physical/Mental Demands/Working Conditions
Moderately heavy physical work. Required to lift or carry 50 pounds on a regular basis. Continuous standing
or walking. Intense exposure to elements such as heat, cold, dampness, fumes, noise, dust, or grease.
Occupational safety and health hazards may be encountered. Intermittent exposure to stress as a result of
human behavior.
Firefighter Level II:
• All essential functions, licenses, and certifications required for Firefighter I.
• Must have a minimum of three (3) years of full-time experience as a certified firefighter. Proof of
full-time experience must be provided with the application.
• State of Utah certification in Fire Instructor I, Fire Inspector I – Utah Fire Service Certification
Council, and certification in one of the following specialties (as approved by Fire Chief): Aircraft
Rescue Firefighter (ARFF), Technical Rescue Technician (TRT) one of the following (as approved
by the Fire Chief): Rope Rescue, Confined Space, Trench Rescue, Structural Collapse, Vehicle and
Machinery Rescue, Swift Water Rescue, Hazardous Materials Technician, Hazardous Device
Technician, or Fire Investigator.
• State of Utah certification in Wildland Firefighter II and/or Rescue Technician – Chapter 5 or
Level 1 & 2 Rope Technician. Must demonstrate proficiency in all certification levels to a review
board on a yearly basis in order to keep certifications current. Failure to do so may result in loss of
position or demotion to Firefighter Level I.
Certifications must be maintained as a condition of employment.
Firefighter Level III:
• All essential functions and certificates required for Firefighter I and II
• Must have two (2) additional years of full-time experience (counted from the date of career
progression to Firefighter Level II) as a Firefighter Level II equivalent (minimum of 5 years fulltime
experience) as a certified firefighter. Proof of full-time experience must be provided with the
application.
• State of Utah certification Rescue Technician – Chapter 5 or Level 1 & 2 Rope Technician.
• State of Utah certification Fire Officer I.
• One additional State of Utah certification in one of the following specialties (as approved by the
Fire Chief): Aircraft Rescue Firefighter (ARFF), Technical Rescue Technician (TRT) one of the
following; Rope Rescue, Confined Space, Trench Rescue, Structural Collapse, Vehicle and
Machinery Rescue, Hazardous Materials Technician, Hazardous Device Technician or Fire
Investigator.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in all certification levels to a review board on a yearly basis in order
to keep certification current. Failure to do so may result in loss of position or demotion to
Firefighter Level I or Firefighter Level II.
Certifications must be maintained as a condition of employment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of:
â— Basic firefighting techniques.
Ability to:
â— Work under strict discipline when responding to fire, rescue, or related emergencies, and work
in a paramilitary organization that relies upon policies and procedures to govern firefighter
behavior.
â— Establish and maintain effective working relations with elected officials, department heads, coworkers,
the general public, and officials and employees of other jurisdictions.
â— Communicate effectively, and read and understand technical material, rules, and regulations related
to firefighting.
â— Read and write in English at a business level.
â— Work independently, make critical decisions, and use initiative and common sense in a variety
of inspection or investigative situations.
*ANY APPLICANT THAT DOES NOT LIST, MEET AND SUBMIT THE LISTED
REQUIREMENTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
To Apply
Submit a completed City of St. George Employment Application online at careers.sgcity.org. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. This Position closes 05/03/2024 05:00 PM. Refer questions to Human Resources at 435-627-4670. Pre-employment drug screening and criminal background screen are required. The City of St. George is an inclusive Equal Employment Opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, national origin, age, disability or genetic information. We make reasonable efforts to provide reasonable accommodation to disabled candidates.