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UF
Unified Fire Authority
Entry Level Paramedic Only
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What they do
A Firefighter responds to fire alarms and other emergency calls. Puts out fires and rescues people from buildings. Responds to medical emergencies and assists with search and rescue efforts and industrial or hazardous waste accidents. Provides fire prevention programs or inspections in the community. May be specially trained to fight forest fires.
$65,002 / year median in Utah
+17% projected growth
Job Description
Entry Level Paramedic Only Unified Fire Authority - 3.9 Salt Lake City, UT Job Details Full-time From $70,901 a year 5 hours ago Qualifications PALS Certification BLS Certification ACLS Certification Driver's License Full Job Description Entry Level Paramedic Only Unified Fire Authority is offering opportunities for Entry Level Paramedics to join our organization through our Paramedic Only process. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age by the written test date (October 2026) to be eligible. Applicants must possess a valid driver's license in good standing at the time of employment. Applicants must possess a Utah Paramedic License or National Registry Paramedic, BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification at the time of application, and Utah paramedic license prior to a final job offer. 2026 Entry Level Paramedic FAQ Entry Level Paramedic Only Recruitment Timeline (Fall/Winter 2026)
DATES AND TIMES MAY BE CHANGED OR ADDED IF NEEDED
Registration September 14- October 13 Oral Board Interview, Written Pharmaceuticals & EMS Skills Assessment, and Firefighter Physical Agility Test (Applicants will be assigned one date to attend. Assigned dates will be provided at a later time.) October 19-23 Background Investigations October-November Final Job Offers December-January 2027 New Hire Orientation January 5, 2027 Start of 4-week Orientation February 1, 2027 STEP 1: Our primary means of contacting you throughout the process will be by email. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email address is correct and any change to your email is updated with the Human Resources Division. STEP 2:WRITTEN PHARMACEUTICALS & EMS SKILLS ASSESSMENT/ORAL BOARD INTERVIEW / FIREFIGHTER PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST
Applicants will be notified by email of the date, time, and location for this portion of the process.ORAL BOARD INTERVIEW
The oral board interview will consist of structured, behaviorally based interview questions. Your responses will be evaluated by fire officers and other firefighters or firefighter specialists.WRITTEN PHARMACEUTICALS & EMS SKILLS ASSESSMENT
Applicants must successfully pass the paramedic skills assessment process conducted by the UFA EMS Division (per NREMT guidelines). Paramedic Skills AssessmentFIREFIGHTER PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST
The Firefighter Physical Agility Test is based on general firefighting duties. This exam includes lifting, carrying, pulling, and climbing components. The test is designed as an obstacle to closely simulate the endurance a firefighter employee must possess at the scene of a fire. For information on each event related to the test, please click below. View the Firefighter Physical Agility Video Applicants must pass the Firefighter Physical Agility Test with a cut-off time of at least 13:00 minutes.PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT YOU SHOULD BE IN GOOD PHYSICAL CONDITION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FIREFIGHTER PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST AND TO PREVENT INJURY OR AGGRAVATION OF ANY EXISTING CONDITION THAT YOU MAY HAVE. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO SIGN A RELEASE OF LIABILITY. STEP 3
REFERENCE, BACKGROUNDCHECK, AND PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMINATION STEP 4
NEW-HIREMEDICAL PHYSICAL AND DRUG SCREENING
Applicants must meetNFPA-1582
standards. STEP 5:RECRUIT CAMP
Recruit Camp is anticipated to begin February 1, 2027 To fill vacancies within UFA, Human Resources reserves the right to assign firefighter applicants to different hiring groups. Such assignments will be made in accordance with organizational needs and applicable policies. Entry Level Firefighter Paramedic Job Description Firefighter and Paramedic Hiring Process PolicyBenefits
- Dental Insurance