Entry-Level Firefighter

Unified Fire Authority is looking for entry-level firefighters to join our organization. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age by the written test date (February 2026) to be eligible.

Applicants applying for Firefighter positions must be certified at a minimum Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), licensure through NREMT to perform their regular job duties. Applicants who do not possess this certification at the time of hire must obtain it within the new hire probationary period. Unified Fire Authority will provide this certification training. Applicants are encouraged to obtain an EMT certification before being hired.

Applicants must possess a valid driver's license in good standing at the time of employment.

RECRUITMENT TIMELINE (2027):
Written Exam Registration: January 1 to January 31
Written Exam: Wednesday, February 3; Thursday, February 4; Saturday, February 6; Wednesday, February 10; Saturday, February 13
Firefighter Physical Agility Test & Oral Board Assessments: March 8 through March 12
Background Investigations: April – June
Final Job Offers: May – July
New Hire Orientation: July 12, 2027
Start of Recruit Camp: August 1, 2027

STEP 1: REGISTRATION - Our primary means of contacting you throughout the examination process is 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 EXAMINATION - The first part of the testing process is the written exam. Only registered and qualified applicants will be allowed to take the exam. The written exam is designed to assess critical cognitive skills and abilities (e.g. reading comprehension, mathematical reasoning, map reading), mechanical aptitude and personal characteristics related to success as a Firefighter. Once the written exam is administered, a cut-off score will be determined. At least the top seventy scoring applicants, plus any applicants tied at the same score, will automatically move on to the Firefighter Physical Agility Test. Applicants who have preference points and meet the minimum cut-off score will be added to the Firefighter Physical Agility Test.

STEP 3: FIREFIGHTER PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST - Applicants who pass the written exam will be eligible to participate in the Firefighter Physical Agility Test. This will be held at the UFA Fire Training Tower located at 3950 South 8000 West, Magna, UT 84044. 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. Applicants must pass the Firefighter Physical Agility Test with a cut-off time of at least 13:00 minutes to be scheduled for an oral board interview.

STEP 4: ORAL BOARD INTERVIEW - Those applicants who pass the Firefighter Physical Agility Test will be eligible to participate in the oral board interview. The oral board interviews will be held at UFA's Emergency Communication Center located at 3380 South 900 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84119. The oral board interview will consist of structured, behaviorally based questions. Fire officers and other firefighters or firefighter specialists will evaluate your responses.

STEP 5: REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND CHECK

STEP 6: NEW-HIRE MEDICAL PHYSICAL AND DRUG SCREENING - Applicants must meet NFPA-1582 standards.

STEP 7: RECRUIT CAMP - Recruit Camp is anticipated to begin in August 2027.

Requirements: Age 18 by written test date (February 2027), EMT certification through NREMT (must obtain within probationary period if not at hire), valid driver's license in good standing, meet NFPA-1582 medical standards

Application Deadline: 2027-01-31