Entry Level Firefighter - August 2026 Academy (Recruit Class 58)
About The Position
We are looking for Entry Level Firefighters to join our Salt Lake City team! 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.
Requirements
- Applicants must be 18 years of age
- Have a high school diploma or GED equivalent
- Possess a valid driver’s license
- Be eligible to work in the US on or before the day the applicant takes the written exam
Nice To Haves
- NREMT/Utah paramedic certificate
- DD-214 (or related documents)
Responsibilities
- Perform fire suppression, rescue, and property conservation activities
- Act as first responders providing basic life support and emergency care
- Participate in or conduct fire prevention activities including inspection, code enforcement, and public education
- Participate in drills and other department training activities
Benefits
- Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city)
- Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- Paid vacation and personal leave
- Six to twelve weeks of paid parental leave from day 1 of employment
- Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)
- A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
- Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually
- Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services
- 12 vacation days to start
- 12 paid holidays + 1 personal holiday
- Up to 80 hours personal leave annually
- 6 - 12 weeks of paid parental leave
- Bonus leave credit for eligible rehires & public sector transfers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
