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Job Tasks

Requires exceptional physical fitness, including strength, stamina, mobility, balance, and hand-eye coordination. Firefighters must be capable of performing tasks such as crawling, jumping, pulling, pushing, heavy lifting, running, and more in high-intensity

This Is The Job For You

Provo Fire & Rescue Firefighters respond to a variety of situations, including:

Emergency incidents and fire scenes
Search and rescue operations for victims from buildings, vehicles, mountains, and more
Post-emergency salvage and cleanup efforts
Pre-fire planning and safety assessments
Maintenance of firefighting equipment
Station and grounds upkeep, as well as participation in drills and training
Conducting station tours and assisting with public education programs

Is a career with us the right choice?

Schedule, pay and benefits

After successfully completing recruit training, new Firefighter/Paramedics and Firefighter/EMTs are assigned to a Platoon. They follow a 48/96-hour schedule, working two consecutive 24-hour shifts followed by 96 hours off.

Annual Salary and Benefits

Firefighter/EMT: $51, 706 - $67,843 (DOE)
Firefighter/Paramedic: $61,352 - $95,462 (DOE)

All firefighters receive a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

Medical, dental, life, and long-term disability (LTD) insurance
Retirement plans
Employee assistance and wellness programs
Sick, vacation, and holiday leave
Tuition reimbursement

Optional Benefits:

Flexible spending accounts for medical and childcare expenses
Vision and AD&D insurance
Deferred compensation plans (457 & 401k)

Lateral Paramedic

Provo City accepts lateral transfer applications from current firefighter/paramedics in other agencies at any time.

Depending on qualifications, lateral transfers may be brought in at the Firefighter/Paramedic or Senior Firefighter/Paramedic level. Lateral Firefighter/Paramedics must have at least two years of full-time experience as a paramedic. Senior Firefighter/Paramedics must have at least five years of full-time experience as paramedics and possess ADO-A, ADO-P, Fire Instructor I, and Company Officer Inspector certifications. See Workday for more information and to apply.

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