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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
Youth Involvement
SLC Fire Cadet Post Sponsored and supported by Salt Lake City Fire Department and the City Council, the Cadet Post is designed to expose high school youth to the career of firefighting. During this four year program our students will learn fire service history, hands-on skills, participate in drills with on-duty crews, and gain teamwork […]
Winter Holiday Safety 2018
Christmas Tree Safety According to the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), U.S. fire departments responded to an average of 230 home fires that started with Christmas trees annually between 2007 and 2011. These fires caused an average of six deaths, 22 injuries, and $18.3 million in direct property damage annually. The Salt Lake City Fire […]
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 […]
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Careers
Utah’s Capital City Fire Department At the Salt Lake City Fire Department (SLC Fire), our firefighters take great pride in serving Utah’s capital city. We value community, safety, service, leadership, trust, and responsibility. We strive to provide exceptional emergency services by focusing on progression, efficiency, and adaptability. Additionally, we are a Class 1 ISO fire […]
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.