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Proposed Resolution - 1/16/2024 RESOLUTION NO. _____ OF 2023 (Requesting Admission to the Firefighters Retirement System) WHEREAS, Utah Code Sections 49-23-101 et seq. authorize an employer of emergency medical service personnel to elect to include such personnel in the Tier 2 Firefighter Retirement system with the Utah Retirement System; and WHEREAS, employers of full time emergency medical service personnel including paramedics for interfacility transport, including Salt Lake City Corporation (“City”), are authorized to elect to include such personnel in the Tier 2 Firefighter Retirement system with the Utah Retirement System; and WHEREAS, it is in the public interest to provide benefits authorized by Utah state law for the public safety personnel by the City; and WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City Council of Salt Lake City (“City Council”) to exercise the election authorized by statute to approve and authorize coverage under the Fighters Retirement Systems for City firefighter and emergency medical services personnel, including the City’s social workers who provide emergency response services. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, as follows: 1. Election and Authorization. The City Council hereby elects to cover the City’s emergency service personnel, also including the City’s social workers who provide emergency response services, who can be qualified for such coverage pursuant to Utah Code Sections 49-23- 101 et seq. in the Tier 2 Firefighter Retirement System with the Utah Retirement System. The Mayor is hereby authorized to undertake all of the necessary actions to enroll the City in the benefit programs of the Firefighters Retirement Systems offered by Utah Retirement Systems, including the retirement coverage and death benefit coverage for qualified employees under the laws and regulation of the Utah Retirement Systems. 2. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage. Passed by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, this _____ day of _________, 2023. SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL By: ______________________ CHAIRPERSON ATTEST: ____________________________ CITY RECORDER APPROVED AS TO FORM: Salt Lake City Attorney’s Office ______________________________ Jaysen Oldroyd, Senior City Attorney Date: ______October 9, 2023________ Medical Response Paramedic Job Profile Summary Under the supervision of a Fire Department Officer and the direction of emergency room medical personnel, and in compliance with Utah State and Fire Department operating procedures, provides basic and advanced life support and medical care to victims of sudden illness and accident, at the emergency scene, and during transport to an appropriate medical facility. This is a specialized work performed in accordance with National and Salt Lake City Fire Department performance and training standards. Job Description TYPICAL DUTIES: • Responds to medical emergencies in fire department vehicle with EMT partner. Examines patient at emergency scene and establishes priorities for treatment. Communicates with appropriate hospital emergency room. Provides all treatment according to orders from hospital staff or standing orders, including ECG monitoring, administering IV fluids and medications, defibrillation intubation, splinting and bandaging, extraction, and other treatments necessary for stabilization of patients prior to arrival at emergency room. May transport patients with assistance from contracted ambulance company. • Performs daily medical equipment checks, cleans, and makes equipment used at medical scene serviceable after each call. Keeps record of each medical emergency and patient on forms provided by Utah State Division of Health. Maintains company medical logbook. • Responds to other emergencies with assigned partner as dispatched, carries out orders of company/division officer and other activities necessary for handling an emergency. Acts to maintain safety for self and other members of the team. • Participates in drills and classes as provided by the department or company officer. Participates in physical fitness training. Demonstrates medical skills as required by appropriate authority. Fulfills paramedic certification requirements as established by the State of Utah. Conducts periodic medical training for members as assigned. • Complies with city and department policies and procedures. Completes daily job assignments from company officer to maintain fire station, grounds, and equipment in clean and serviceable condition. Meets with company officer to assess job performance. • Maintains the ability to perform medical activities and participates in all functions required of a paramedic on the Salt Lake City Fire Department. • Performs other duties as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • Successful completion of paramedic training and maintenance of certification and licensure as a Utah State Paramedic, including CME attendance and all required testing. Such certification must be in good standing at all times. • Must satisfy the medical condition requirements of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 1582. • Possession of valid driver license. WORKING CONDITIONS: • Considerable exposure to stressful situations as a result of human behavior while responding to emergency and non-emergency situations. Medical Response Paramedic • Moderately heavy physical activity. Required to stand, walk, or sit uncomfortably for extended periods. Exposure to disagreeable elements such as cold, dampness, toxic fumes, smoke, and noise. Intermittent exposure to infectious diseases, emotionally upset patient, and relatives. Frequent exposure to extreme weather conditions. • May be subjected to lifting weights of 50 pounds or more, aroused out of sleep by fire alarm gongs. Subjected to rapid changes in temperature by responding from station facilities to outside temperatures. May be required during prolonged emergency operations to work without sleep for extended periods. Subjected to traffic hazards during emergency responses through city traffic. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.