Firefighter/Paramedic Entry Level & Up Including Lateral Positions
City of South Salt Lake · Salt Lake City, Utah · Posted Jul 2, 2026
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This is a continuous recruitment posting. Applications are accepted year-round, and qualified candidates are placed in an applicant pool. When a position becomes available, we will review applications and contact selected candidates for the next steps.
The South Salt Lake Fire Department offers full testing services for the position of Firefighter Paramedic through National Testing Network (NTN). Candidates are required to complete NTN's FireTEAM Exam, PSSA and PHQ to move forward in the hiring process.
To register with NTN and schedule a test, go to nationaltestingnetwork. com, select 'Find Jobs', then select Firefighter/Paramedic Jobs and sign up for South Salt Lake Fire Department.
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Complete the NTN registration process and schedule your test.
Review all information related to the South Salt Lake Fire Department (Firefighter Paramedic), including minimum requirements, salary, and benefits.
Review detailed information about the testing process.
Review the Frequently Asked Questions and take an online practice test (if desired).
Upon completion of your scheduled exam, scores are automatically forwarded to the South Salt Lake Fire Department. Candidates who attain a passing score on the entry-level exam will be placed on South Salt Lake's eligibility list. The South Salt Lake Fire Department will contact candidates on the list and will invite them to participate in further stages of the selection process.
National Testing Network is a service provided to conduct entry level testing in a standardized, professional environment. National Testing Network does not replace the South Salt Lake Fire Department's responsibility and decision making in the testing process. All candidate results are provided to the South Salt Lake Fire Department where the final decisions are made.
FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC (ENTRY LEVEL & UP INCLUDING LATERAL POSITIONS)
The Firefighter/Paramedic works under the direction of a Station Officer; performs multiple, complex and high-risk procedures and techniques in responding to fire and non-fire emergencies; emergency medical and life support care.
Essential Responsibilities And Duties
Responds to fire, accident, medical and other emergencies.
Directs or performs emergency medical procedures and duties.
Checks apparatus and maintains medic units.
Carries raises and takes down ground ladders ranging from 12 to 45 feet; operates aerial ladders.
Lays, charges and operates fire hose (line); collects, folds and re-loads hose on fire apparatus.
Carries and throws tarps; operates portable pumps, saws; breeches walls, moves or removes furniture and obstacles.
Climbs stairs and ladders carrying equipment such as forcible entry tools, protective gear, fire hose and Fire/EMS victims.
Wears a respirator (SCBA) in order to safely perform firefighting operations, or perform rescue in a hazardous atmosphere; duties may require a Firefighter to wear an SCBA thirty (30) minutes to several hours at one time.
Cuts or creates openings in structures to ventilate smoke/gases using power saw, ax or other tools.
Searches premises and rescues (and removes) victims by carrying them down stairs or ladders; administers first aid to victims (includes starting IVs, placing victim on backboard, administering cardiac care).
Sizes up motor vehicle accident scenes; operates extrication tools such as hydraulic jaws, ram, and cutters; dismantles vehicles to safely extricate victims.
Performs equipment checks; pulls equipment out of compartments for cleaning and maintenance, maintains medical equipment and checks inventory of equipment and supplies; washes apparatus.
Performs household duties at a fire station such as sweeping, mopping, power washing, lawn mowing.
Inspects business/industrial and fire hydrant locations for compliance with fire codes.
Educates the public on fire safety issues and rules; trains Paramedic students.
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS
Graduation from high school or General Education Certificate (GED) equivalent.
Possession of Paramedic certification; Firefighter II certification preferred. The required certification may not be substituted with other experience.
Must possess a valid state driver's license and positive record (Driving records will be checked in all 50 states).
Skills in applying advanced emergency life-saving medical care.
Candidates must be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
Be at least 18 years of age.
Candidates must pass a comprehensive practical and written examination, be in physical condition to successfully pass a physical ability and strength test, be subject to a complete NFPA 1582 medical exam.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Knowledge of International Fire Code and City Codes; Current EMS protocol guidelines.
Ability to cope with and perform under chaotic and emergency situations; guide and communicate…