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Best in State

Salt Lake City Fire was the first department in the State of Utah, and the first to achieve an ISO 1 rating

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Career Paths

Salt Lake City Fire offers multiple career paths, including Paramedic, Heavy Rescue, Aviation firefighting, and HazMat

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Excellent Pay and Benefits

We offer competitive pay, and great benefits including a pension program, paid holidays, and excellent insurance

Click here to apply for Medical Response Paramedic (MRP)

Applications are reviewed weekly, and positions will remain open until filled. If you are a skilled paramedic looking to serve the Salt Lake City community, we invite you to apply today.

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All Medical Response Paramedic (MRP) candidates must review the information below that includes the details, for the position.

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Positions

Medical Reponse Paramedic

Medical Response Paramedic – Salt Lake City Fire Department

The Salt Lake City Fire Department (SLCFD) is seeking experienced and dedicated Medical Response Paramedics (MRPs) to join our team. This is a full-time, non-firefighting position focused on providing advanced life support, emergency medical care, and patient transport. MRPs work in collaboration with firefighter/EMTs and social workers as part of the Medical Response Team, ensuring high-quality medical care in emergency situations.

SLCFD offers a competitive salary, a structured schedule, and the opportunity to work in a professional and team-oriented environment. If you are a certified paramedic looking for a meaningful career in emergency medical services, we encourage you to apply.

Position Details

Salary & Benefits

  • Salary range: $58,989 – $94,126 per year
  • Tier II Utah Firefighter Retirement System participation
  • Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development

Work Schedule

  • 40-hour workweek, assigned to Station 5 or Station 6
  • Shift options: Monday-Wednesday or Thursday-Saturday
  • Day 1: 14-hour shift (7:30 AM – 9:30 PM)
  • Days 2 & 3: 13-hour shifts (7:30 AM – 8:30 PM)

Responsibilities

  • Provide basic and advanced life support to patients in emergency situations
  • Work closely with firefighter/EMTs and social workers to ensure effective patient care
  • Operate within SLCFD medical protocols and procedures
  • Maintain a high level of medical proficiency and readiness
  • Participate in ongoing training and professional development

This position does not include firefighting responsibilities.

Application Process

This position will remain open until filled, with weekly application reviews.

Step 1: Submit an Application

Candidates must complete the online application and upload:

  • NREMT Paramedic Certificate or State of Utah Paramedic License
  • Proof of paramedic school or program completion
  • DD-214 (if applicable, for veteran preference points)

Step 2: Candidate Review

Applications will be reviewed weekly. Selected candidates will be contacted for an initial interview and physical assessment.

Step 3: Evaluation Process

Candidates who advance beyond the initial interview will be assessed based on the following criteria:

  • 50% Practical Assessment
  • 45% Oral Board Interview
  • 5% Resume Review (2% per year of paramedic experience, up to five years)

Candidates must also pass the Task Performance Assessment for Paramedics (TPA-P). A valid CPAT certificate may be submitted in place of the TPA-P.

For Medical Response Paramedics seeking to transition to a firefighting role after two years, a passing score on the NTN FireTEAM Written Exam will be required at that time.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Must have a valid NREMT or State of Utah Paramedic license
  • Must meet the medical standards of NFPA 1582
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license
  • Must successfully complete a pre-hire physical ability test
  • Must maintain all required licensures and certifications throughout employment

Veteran Preference Points

  • Veterans: 5 points
  • Disabled Veterans: 10 points

To receive preference points, candidates must submit a DD-214 with their application.

Hiring Standards

Candidates may be disqualified for the following reasons:

Drug Use History

  • Use of hallucinogens, narcotics, or opioids without a prescription within the last four years
  • Use of cannabis or mushrooms without a prescription within the last one year

Criminal Record

  • Any felony charge or conviction may disqualify a candidate

For a complete list of hiring standards, visit: SLCFD Hiring Standards

Reasonable Accommodations

Candidates may request reasonable disability-based accommodations for any part of the selection process. Requests must be submitted with medical documentation to Jennifer Sykes (Jennifer.Sykes@slcgov.com) at least ten business days prior to the evaluation date.

Contact Information

For questions regarding the application process, please contact:

Austin Clark
SLC Fire Recruitment and Outreach Coordinator
Email: Austin.Clark@slcgov.com

ABOUT US

SALT LAKE CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT

SLC Fire has over 350 members serving 200,00 residents, with a business and tourism population that nearly doubles this number, within the city’s 110 square miles.

  • We are an all-hazards response department with over 80% of our annual 31,000 (2022) calls involving a medical situation.
  • We operate 14 fire stations which include: 12 engines, 3 trucks, 2 quints, and 5 aircraft rescue vehicles, 3 light response vehicles, 6 Type VI, and 1 Type III wildland apparatus.
  • We operate on a three-platoon system with crews rotating every 48 hours at the fire stations.
  • Our crews provide structural protection to high-rise, industrial, commercial, and residential areas. Additionally, we service two major freeway intersections and wildland urban-interface.
  • Our specialty certifications include Aircraft Rescue Firefighting (ARFF), Engineer, Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Technician, Heavy Rescue Technician (HRT), Fire Investigation, Paramedic, and Swift Water Rescue.
  • In addition to emergency response, our firefighters’ daily routine involves vehicle maintenance, equipment checks, job-related training, physical fitness, community outreach, and public education.

Hiring Eligibility & FAQs

Q: Does SLC Fire allow tattoos? A: Yes.  Members may have visible tattoos or body art with the following conditions:

  • Tattoos and body art cannot be obscene, offensive, distract from a professional appearance, or interfere with on-duty actions and responsibilities.
  • Unauthorized areas: Head, face, ears, scalp.
  • Restricted areas: Members are allowed to display one neck tattoo that does not extend more than one inch in any direction, and members are allowed to have a single finger or hand tattoo or body art that extends from the arm to the hand.

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PEER SUPPORT

Given the nature of this career, our employees 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.

Salt Lake City Fire employees at Station 14

QUESTIONS?

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: May 1, 2023)

Contact Information

For any emergency situation, including reports of carbon monoxide alarm activations, please call 911.  To reach our after hours non-emergency dispatch office, please dial 801.799.4231.

Headquarters / Fire Museum

475 S 300 E
Salt Lake City UT, 84111

Phone Number:

801.799.3473