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How do I get a Knox Box in Salt Lake City?
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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 This order is in effect June 22, 2021 until rescinded.
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 sometimes have no choice but to put their lives and personal safety on the line for the safety and well being of their community and its’ […]
Medical Requirements
Firefighters must be of sound mental and physical health. SLCFD utilizes the criteria found in NFPA 1582. Due to the nature of this job, the examination is very thorough. Height & Weight – There is no minimum or maximum height requirement. Weight should be proportionate to height (tested by measuring percent of body fat). Eyesight […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 employer for the full cost of issued uniforms and equipment. RECRUIT SCHOOL Recruit school begins the first day on the job. School is scheduled 40 hours […]
What 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 exactly how many positions will be filled during the two year register. Such factors as budget, retirements, and other unforeseen circumstances make estimates […]