Employment Hiring Standards
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...
View ArticleEmployment Preference Points
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...
View ArticleFireTEAM Employment Written Exam by Ergometrics
The first part of the testing process is the written exam. We administer the Ergometrics FireTEAM Entry Level Exam for Firefighters. FireTEAM is a video-based testing system that assesses critical...
View ArticleEmployment Oral Board Assessment
The Oral Board Assessment will consist of structured, behaviorally-based interview questions. Your responses will be evaluated by fire officers and other firefighters or firefighter specialists. The...
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Should I Choose Firefighting As A Career?
The primary responsibility of a firefighter is the protection of life and property efficiently and rapidly through rescue, firefighting and prevention. Those who choose it as their career will...
View ArticleWhat are my chances of getting hired?
Opportunity for Employment Your chances for becoming a firefighter depend upon the number of openings that occur and the number of people competing for the positions. It is difficult to determine...
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What happens if I am hired?
PROBATIONARY PERIOD Candidates who are hired are placed on probation for twelve (12) months. New employees who voluntarily resign during their probationary period may be required to reimburse their...
View ArticleTesting Process Overview
FireTEAM Written Exam by Ergometrics – Only those who have applied through the city’s employment website will be allowed entrance to the written exam. On the day of the written exam, you MUST bring...
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Types of Firefighting Jobs
Firefighters serve the public. They keep people and property safe from fire. Firefighters respond to medical calls as well as fire calls. They help people learn about ways to prevent fires....
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Murph Challenge 2o24
Salt Lake City Fire Department is proud to be hosting MURPH at our department Training Grounds on Memorial Day! MURPH is a test of strength, endurance and resiliency and consists of the following: 1...
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