Salt Lake City Fire was the first department in the State of Utah, and the first to achieve an ISO 1 rating
Salt Lake City Fire offers multiple career paths, including Paramedic, Heavy Rescue, Aviation firefighting, and HazMat
We offer competitive pay, and great benefits including a pension program, paid holidays, and excellent insurance
All firefighter candidates must review the information on this page. It includes instructions, detailed requirements, and our timeline for the current testing and hiring cycle.
Working as a Salt Lake City Firefighter is a career that requires discipline, compassion, physical fitness, and mental resilience. Our selection process is intended to identify individuals who possess the willingness and character necessary to serve our community under the most demanding conditions. Salt Lake City Fire Department holds itself to a high standard and we expect our candidates to rise to that standard.
To be considered for employment with Salt Lake City Fire Department (SLCFD), you must complete the following three steps between December 1, 2025, and February 28, 2026:
The 2026 testing cycle will identify candidates hired for Recruit Class 58 (Fall 2026) AND Recruit Class 59 (Spring 2027).
Deadline: All steps must be completed by February 28. Candidates will be disqualified if all three (3) items are not successfully submitted.
The final eligibility list for Recruit Classes 58 & 59 will be determined by a comprehensive evaluation of all testing components.
We require candidates to complete the National Testing Network-Ergometrics FireTEAM written exam.
We require candidates to complete the NTN online one-way interview. At your convenience, you will log in to your NTN account to respond to pre-determined interview questions. Your responses are recorded and saved on the NTN platform for evaluation by SLCFD reviewers.
Key areas covered by the video interview:
The TPAC consists of seven (7) separate events, including: a stair climb, hose carry up three flights of stairs, ladder raise and extension, firefighter crawl, rescue dummy drag, ceiling breach and pull, and tire drag (hose drag simulation). This is a pass/fail physical agility test based on a validated maximum total time of 10 minutes.
Click here to view a video walkthrough of the TPAC
Click here for full details and instructions of the TPAC
Click here to view an exercise program to prepare for the TPAC
Additional Information
Click here to view the Salt Lake City Fire Department payscale
In order to be considered for employment, a candidate must meet the following eligibility requirements:
Q: Do you need previous firefighting, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or Paramedic certification to be considered for employment? A: We do not require previous firefighting, EMT, or Paramedic certification prior to entry-level employment. Preference points may be awarded each hiring process (see Preference Points below). Additionally, our department will cover the cost of basic EMT certification for Entry-Level Firefighters who do not possess a certificate at the time of hire.
Q: Does SLC Fire require a college degree to become a firefighter? A: No, however a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent is required by the date of the written exam.
Q: Are there age, height, and weight requirements to be an SLC firefighter? A: Interested candidates must be 18 years old by the date of the written exam. There are no height or weight requirements.
Q: Does SLC Fire allow tattoos? A: Yes. Members may have visible tattoos or body art with the following conditions:
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BENEFITS
A CAREER THAT GIVES BACK
Before we are firefighters we are people. One of the greatest draws to this profession is the ability to connect on a human level, and make a meaningful difference in potentially the worst moment of a person’ s life. When 911 is activated, it is normally due to circumstances that are beyond the normal scope of control. It is profoundly rewarding to have the opportunity to positively impact a frightening situation and help return a chaotic event to some level of normalcy.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
In addition to emergency response, we believe in strengthening the fabric of our community through providing fire safety education and demonstrations, participating in local events, creating platforms to interact with and develop the youth in our neighborhoods, and fostering relationships with key community advocates.
WORK-LIFE BALANCE
We believe that quality time spent off-duty is essential to the happiness and wellbeing of our employees. That’s why our full‐time firefighters are scheduled to work one 48-hour consecutive shift and then are scheduled off for 96 hours. We believe adequate time off encourages our firefighters to relax and recharge so they are ready to serve the residents of Salt Lake City upon their return.
PEER SUPPORT
Given the nature of this career, our firefighters are often exposed to traumatic experiences which can have a detrimental impact on their mental health. We have made it a priority to take care of our own, so we offer internal health and wellness programs addressing physical, emotional, and mental relief. The department also has a chaplain who serves to provide the spiritual needs of all department members, regardless of religious affiliation or background.
Primary contact for questions related to general recruitment, the SLC Fire interest list, and test-preparation events:
Fire Community Relations Division |P: 801-799-4688 E: firecommunityrelations@slc.gov
Primary contact for questions related to the testing process and employment:
Austin Clark | SLC Fire Recruitment & Outreach Coordinator | P: 801-231-0160 | E: Austin.Clark@slc.gov
Jennifer Sykes | SLC Corporation HR Business Partner | P: 801-799-4109 | E: Jennifer.Sykes@slc.gov
Candace Roberts | SLC Corporation Senior HR Recruiter | P: 801-535-6623 | E: Candace.Roberts@slc.gov
DISCLAIMER: The preceding information is intended to be a guide for prospective firefighter candidates. The testing procedures and hiring requirements are subject to change at any time without prior notice. (Last update: Deecember 1, 2025)
475 S 300 E
Salt Lake City UT, 84111
801.799.3473
