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Lateral Firefighter Paramedic

Lateral Firefighter Paramedic

CHECK OUT OUR LATERAL FAQ’S HERE

Unified Fire Authority is offering opportunities for Firefighter/Paramedics to join our organization through our lateral process. With compensation potentially starting up to step 10 based on UFA’s firefighter pay plan.

Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license in good standing at the time of employment.

Lateral Firefighter Paramedic Spring Recruitment Timeline (2024)

DATES AND TIMES MAY BE ADDED IF NEEDED

RegistrationFebruary 1-29
EMS and Fire Skills Assessments, Oral Board Interview
and Physical Performance Test (Will be required to
attend only one of these dates)
March 11-15
Background InvestigationsApril-May
Final Job OffersApril-May
New Hire OrientationMay 13
Start of 4-week OrientationJune 3

STEP 1: APPLY ONLINE

Click here to apply for the Lateral Firefighter Paramedic process. Our primary means of contacting you throughout the process will be by email.  It is your responsibility to ensure that your email address is correct and any change to your email is updated with the Human Resources Division.

STEP 2: SKILLS ASSESSMENT/ORAL BOARD INTERVIEW/PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE TEST

Applicants will be notified by email, of the date, time, and location for this portion of the process.

SKILLS ASSESSMENT

Applicants must successfully pass the paramedic skills assessment process conducted by the UFA EMS Division (per NREMT guidelines). Paramedic Skills Assessment

Applicants must successfully pass the firefighter skills assessment process conducted by the UFA Fire Training Division. Fire Skills Assessment

ORAL BOARD INTERVIEW

The oral board interview will consist of a structured, behaviorally-based interview questions. Your responses will be evaluated by fire officers and other firefighters or firefighter specialists.

PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE TEST

The physical performance test is a pass/fail test. This test is strenuous and is based on the general firefighting duties performed by firefighter employees.  The exam will be comprised of components in which you will have to lift, carry, pull and climb.  Each exercise will demonstrate one of the specific physical abilities listed below.

The physical performance test is designed as an obstacle course to closely simulate the endurance a firefighter employee must possess at the scene of a fire. There are seven events in the obstacle course. For information on each event related to the performance test, please click below:

PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE TEST

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT YOU SHOULD BE IN GOOD PHYSICAL CONDITION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE EXAM AND TO PREVENT INJURY OR AGGRAVATION OF ANY EXISTING CONDITION THAT YOU MAY HAVE. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO SIGN A RELEASE OF LIABILITY.

View Our Physical Performance Test

STEP 3: REFERENCE, BACKGROUND CHECK, AND PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMINATION

STEP 4: NEW-HIRE MEDICAL PHYSICAL AND DRUG SCREENING

Applicants must meet NFPA-1582 standards.

STEP 5: 4-WEEK ORIENTATION

Orientation is anticipated to begin June 3, 2024. Applicants will be required to successfully complete a 4-week orientation and 10 shifts of field orientation as an extra crewmember in Operations.

Firefighter Pay Plan

Per policy, applicants will be placed appropriately on the Firefighter Pay Plan based on years of service and qualifications.

Paramedic Lateral Process Policy

Full details for the Paramedic Lateral Process can be found in our Paramedic Lateral Process policy.

900-090 Paramedic Lateral Process