The kitchen is the heart of the home, especially at Thanksgiving. However events in the kitchen can cause heartache as unattended cooking fires are by far the leading factor in home fires and Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires. The Salt Lake City Fire Department encourages everyone to be safe while making Thanksgiving […]
Testing 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 picture identification and verification of your birth date. You should also bring two sharpened #2 pencils. The exam will last approximately […]
Sugar House/Highland Drive Fire 2022 Updates
Until further notice. Refer to this website for updated information. Contact PIO line for more info: 801-550-0121 UDATE: 11/09/2022, 6:21 PM Salt Lake City Fire Dept. is no longer conducting emergency operations at the Sugar Alley apartments in Sugar House that caught fire on October 25th. If you see what you believe to be an […]
Sugarhouse Fire 2022
Until further notice, contact PIO line for new info: 801-550-0121 UPDATE: 10/31/2022, 9:20 AM Effective immediately: residential evacuations have been lifted. Residents of the VUE and Sugarmont apartments may return to their units. Leave tags on door, to be removed today. Business closures in effect will remain in place until further notice. UPDATE: 10/28/2022, 5:27 […]
2021 Fireworks Restrictions
The SLC Fire Marshal has enacted a prohibition on any person igniting or discharging class C common state approved explosives (“fireworks”) and a prohibition on open burning and recreational fires within the boundaries of Salt Lake City. This order is in effect June 22, 2021 until rescinded.
How do I get a Knox Box in Salt Lake City?
Product Ordering Instructions FedEx is currently experiencing delivery issues in certain areas due to reduced operating hours at businesses during the COVID-19 crisis. Prominently post one of the two formatted signs available from FedEx on the door(s) where your deliveries typically occur. The form can be accessed at: www.fedex.com/en-us/coronavirus.html Ordering Online To initiate your purchase, click […]
Greater Avenues Firewise Community Preparedness Day
As the weather begins warming up and neighbors turn their attention outdoors, Salt Lake City Fire Department (SLCFD) would like to encourage Avenues residents in and near our Wildland Urban Interface areas to begin protecting their homes from the risk of wildfires. You can help your home survive wildfire on its own by creating a […]
SLC Fire Background Check
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 background check (performed by the Utah Bureau […]
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 following attributes may be assessed in the Oral Board Assessments: Assertiveness – Assert oneself when necessary to exert control over others. Emotional Self-Control – Maintain one’s composure in stressful situations. […]
Candidate Physical Agility Test (CPAT)
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 to progress from event to event in a continuous manner. […]