In order to receive preference points, individuals will be required to provide the appropriate documentation at the time of the Oral Board Assessment. Upon determination of the candidate's total numerical score (which will include results from both the Written Exam and Oral Board Assessment), preference...
The Fire Chief will not recommend the hiring of you as a firefighter for the following reasons: You have been convicted of a felony crime or a crime for which you would be required to register per Utah Law. You have been convicted of a DUI within...
Firefighters must be of sound mental and physical health. SLCFD utilizes the criteria found in NFPA 1582. Due to the nature of this job, the examination is very thorough. Height & Weight – There is no minimum or maximum height requirement. Weight should be proportionate to height...
The SLC Fire background check typically occurs before the Fire Chief’s interview, which is conducted after the CPAT and prior to Recruit School. Firefighter candidates will be required to complete or supply the following information: ° A personal history questionnaire ° An additional online questionnaire ° A criminal...
Our department utilizes a Candidate Physical Agility Test (CPAT) for our hiring process. The CPAT consists of eight (8) separate events, including: a stair climb, hose drag, equipment carry, ladder raise and extension, forcible entry, search, rescue, and ceiling breach and pull. You are required...
Fire Watch shall be required of any occupancy site(s) that is temporarily without full fire protection, or that pose a threat to public safety as determined by the Salt Lake City Fire Marshal or his/her designee. Full fire protection shall include, but not be limited...
Michael Fox has worked for SLC FD for the last 27 years. He was hired in 1998 and has served as a firefighter, firefighter paramedic, Captain, Division Chief over the Medical Division, and Operations Battalion Chief before being promoted to Assistant Chief. Prior to his...
Chris Milne has worked in the Fire/EMS industry for the last 29 years. He was hired as a firefighter EMT by the SLCFD in September of 1998. He has worked as a firefighter EMT, engineer, and Captain both in Operations and Support roles prior to...
Rob Stafford has worked in the Fire/EMS industry for the last 22 years. He was hired by the SLCFD in 2005 and has worked as a firefighter EMT, firefighter paramedic, Captain, and Operations Battalion Chief prior to being promoted to Assistant Chief. Rob additionally spent...
We are currently accepting applications for Recruit School 54 (August 2024) Application window closes January 31st, 2024 Click HERE start an application All potential firefighter candidates must review the information below that include the instructions, details, and timeline for the current testing & hiring application period. Positions FIREFIGHTER I (ENTRY-LEVEL...
