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SALT LAKE CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT 475 SOUTH 300 EAST SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 84111 801-535-6623 https://slcfire.com/careers/
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Updated: March 02, 2026
All candidates must ensure they have completed a job application through Salt Lake City's Workday: https://fire.slc.gov/careers-firefighter/
We do not require candidates to complete the Public Safety-Self Assessments (PSSA).
Position Title:
Entry Level Firefighter – August 2026 Academy (Recruit Class 58)
Job Description:
We are looking for Entry Level Firefighters to join our Salt Lake City team!
Salary Range: $61,349 to $87,565 annually.
About the Position:
Salt Lake City Firefighters perform fire suppression, rescue, and property conservation activities. Firefighters act as first responders as they provide basic life support and emergency care to sudden illness or accident victims. This position will also participate in or conduct fire prevention activities including inspection, code enforcement, and public education, as well as participate in drills and other department training activities.
This is specialized work performed in accordance with National and Salt Lake City Fire Department performance and training standards. All persons hired in this position are required to achieve journey-level certification by completing a Utah State Department of Labor recognized and approved apprenticeship program.
About the Team:
The Salt Lake City Fire Department has over 350 members serving 200,000 residents, with a business and tourism population that nearly doubles this number, within the city’s 110 square miles.
Work Schedule:
We operate on a three-platoon system with crews rotating every 48 hours across 14 fire stations. Firefighters work one 48-hour consecutive shift and then are scheduled off for 96 hours.
This position is eligible for full city benefits, including:
Learn more about our benefits here: https://www.slc.gov/hr/benefits-and-wellness/.
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must be 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or GED equivalent, possess a valid driver’s license, and be eligible to work in the US on or before the day the applicant takes the written exam.
Application Process:
To apply for this position, interested candidates must complete an online application through Workday prior to the application deadline. Candidates may upload their NREMT/Utah paramedic certificate and/or DD-214 (or related documents) if applicable. They are not required.
In addition to the application, candidates must complete the National Testing Network (NTN) Written Exam, and a National Testing Network (NTN) Online Video Recorded Interview no later than February 28, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (MST) to be considered. Candidates can sign up for the NTN Written Exam here: The NTN Online Interview is accessed in the candidate’s NTN portal.
https://nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/search.cfm?position=2&state=UTAH.
It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure their NTN FireTEAM exam score, and NTN online interview are valid and complete when the hiring list is pulled on March 1, 2026. If using a previous NTN FireTEAM score, candidates must log into their NTN account and send that score to SLCFD for the Class 58 application cycle. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure the email used on their NTN account matches the email used to complete the job application for SLCFD on Workday. Candidates will not be considered if the emails do not match. Candidates are highly encouraged to complete the required tasks promptly to ensure timely completion and to address any unforeseen issues that may arise
Upon the closing of the application period, the highest-scoring candidates from the NTN written exam and online video interview will be required to attend a mandatory, in-person Field Day Skills Assessment.
We invite candidates to submit resumes that include a concise profile summarizing their professional background, career objectives, and key accomplishments. Highlight relevant work experience, emphasizing roles, responsibilities, and achievements pertinent to the position. Provide details of your education, including degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework. Emphasize specific skills and characteristics that benefit the role. Additionally, include activities and interests that demonstrate relevant skills or values, such as extracurricular activities, hobbies, or volunteer work. Please ensure resumes are no longer than two pages and use a minimum font size of 10 points for readability. A resume example can be found here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/jm4adys70u8sp61/Resume%20Template%202023.docx?e=1&dl=0 .
Testing Process:
Candidates must visit our careers page for a comprehensive overview and timeline of our full testing and hiring process: https://fire.slc.gov/careers-firefighter/
Method of Scoring and Ranking:
An applicant’s final score will be obtained by adding the weighted numerically scored portions of each portion of the testing process. The candidates will be ranked according to their final score and placed on the list.
Preference points will then be added to that score as follows:
Reasonable Accommodations:
Candidates may request a reasonable disability-based accommodation for any part of the examination process. Requests accompanied by medical documentation must be submitted to the Fire Department HR Business Partner, Jennifer Sykes at Jennifer.Sykes@slc.gov at least ten (10) business days prior to the examination date.
Candidates who find paying for the NTN Written Exam fee to be a barrier to applying may request a financial sponsorship. Financial sponsorship requests must be directed to Senior Recruiter, Candace Roberts at Candace.Roberts@slc.gov prior to the application closing date. Financial sponsorship availability is limited.
General Information:
Questions regarding the process may be directed to SLC Fire Recruitment and Outreach Coordinator, at Austin.Clark@slc.gov.
Please note candidates may be disqualified for the following:
For more information on the Salt Lake City Fire Department hiring standards visit: https://fire.slc.gov/employment-hiring-standards/
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.
Offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a criminal background check in accordance with City policy and applicable law. Criminal offenses will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and do not automatically disqualify a candidate from City employment.
