Firefighter/EMT or FF/Paramedic

About the Department

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR ENTRY-LEVEL FIREFIGHTER

FIREFIGHTER TESTING:
Written Test: May 26th
Physical ability test practice: June 2nd (optional)
Interview: (By Invitation) June 3rd or 4th
Physical Ability Test: (By Invitation) June 3rd
Ride along opportunities: July
Chiefs' Interviews: August 10th through August 13th
Contingent Job Offers: August 17th
Recruit Class: September 8th

(Schedule is Subject to Change)

UTAH OR NATIONAL REGISTRY EMT REQUIRED BY AUGUST 1, 2026
Must be at least 21 years old by September 8, 2026.
Must Comply with No-Visible-Tattoo Policy.
TATTOOS, BRANDING, AND BODY PIERCINGS SHALL NOT BE VISIBLE WHILE IN UNIFORM (LONG- OR SHORT-SLEEVED SHIRT) AND WHILE WORKING IN THE PUBLIC EYE. COMPLIANCE MAY NOT BE ACHIEVED BY THE ONGOING USE OF BANDAGING TO COVER A TATTOO.  

Applicants may order the practice “Comprehensive Examination Battery, CEB Candidate Orientation Guide” by clicking the following link:  https://www.fpsi.com/product/ceb-candidate-orientation-guide/.  The CEB Candidate Orientation Guide is a helpful tool to prepare for the exam and can be downloaded as a PDF file and saved or printed. Please read through the disclaimer on the order page in order to have a successful download. Payments will be submitted through PayPal via an account or credit/debit card. Once payment is submitted, PayPal automatically redirects you back to the FPSI site where access to the download link will be located on the Order Details-Checkout Status page.  Applicants must pay close attention to ALL instructions on both FPSI and PayPal’s websites in order to access the instant download successfully!

Under the supervision of a Fire District Officer, and in compliance with Utah Law and Fire District Procedures, this position protects life and property by performing firefighting, basic and intermediate life support, and fire prevention duties. Maintains fire equipment, apparatus, and facilities.

Position Duties

DUTIES, FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs firefighting activities including driving fire apparatus, operating pumps and related equipment, laying hose, and performing fire combat, containment and extinguishment tasks.
• Responds to medical emergency calls with companies, examines patients on an emergency scene and initiates basic and intermediate life support as required.
• Participates in fire drills, attends classes in firefighting, emergency medical, hazardous materials, and related subjects.
• Participates in the preplan and inspection of buildings, the inspection of hydrants, and other fire suppression systems as required.
• Maintains firefighting equipment, apparatus and facilities. Performs minor repairs to district equipment.
• Performs general maintenance work in the upkeep of fire facilities and equipment; cleans and washes walls and floors; cares for grounds around station; makes minor repairs; washes, hangs and dries hose; washes, cleans, polishes, maintains and tests apparatus and equipment.
• Presents programs to the community on safety, medical, and fire prevention topics.
• Performs salvage operations such as throwing salvage covers, water evacuation and debris removal.
• Participates in physical fitness activities in order to maintain the capacity for sustained physical exertion and successful completion of the annual task performance test. 
• Performs other job related duties as required by the PCFSD administration.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must be (21) twenty-one years of age or older.
• Utah Firefighter Level I Certification (NOT REQUIRED TO APPLY)
• Utah or NR Basic Emergency Medical Technician Certification. (By August 1)
• Must be a citizen of the United States of America at the time of application, or provide proof of appropriate work permit.
• Must have the ability to learn the operation of fire suppression and other emergency equipment. Must have the ability to learn to apply standard firefighting, basic and intermediate life support, and fire prevention techniques.
• Ability to perform strenuously or to peak physical effort during emergency, training or station maintenance activities for prolonged periods of time under conditions of extreme heights, intense heat, cold or smoke.
• Must be able to read and write the English language. Must have the ability to follow verbal and written instructions, and the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Must possess or be able to obtain by time of employment a valid Utah Driver's License. Must have a stable driving history without record of suspension or revocation in any state.
• No felony convictions or disqualifying criminal history within the past seven years. Must be of good moral character and of temperate and industrious habits.

Other Qualifications

Park City Firefighters work a rotating schedule of 48 hours on duty followed by 96 hours off duty.
 
***Park City Fire has a strict "NO VISIBLE TATTOO" policy.  Tattoos may not be visible while wearing the approved, long- or short-sleeve duty uniform shirt. (May not use bandaging to cover tattoo.)

Newly hired paramedics are paid at the EMT rate during recruit class.