Entry-level Firefighter

Provo City is recruiting for Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics that are interested in becoming Firefighters with the Provo City Fire Department. Testing will be conducted November 10th & 12th, 2026. Candidates will be contacted with additional information one week before the testing date.

Testing Details
Firefighter Written Aptitude Test: November 10, 2026
Physical Ability Test (for those who pass the Written): November 10, 2026
Oral Interviews (for those who pass the Physical): November 12, 2026
Candidates will be contacted with additional information 1 week before the testing date.

What are the main duties?
Fight fires by placing, connecting, and advancing hoses.
Operate pumps, nozzles, ladders, hydrants, extinguishers, generators, and other specialized firefighting equipment and apparatus.
Search for and rescue victims from burning buildings, vehicles, or other structures and locations.
Assess victims and determine emergency medical treatment needed at incidents.
Handle a wide variety of emergency situations.
Provide medical treatment.
Transport, lift, restrain or otherwise move patients.
Report victim assessments and conditions to medical personnel.
Participate in drills and training.
Restock ambulance supplies and maintain supply inventory during shifts.
Assist other staff and perform other related duties as required.

What are the qualifications to test?
High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Basic EMT OR Paramedic license (Utah Office of Emergency Medical Services and Preparedness).
Firefighter I and II certifications required within 6 months.
Valid, Utah Driver License.
Must be 18 years of age.
Note: Employees must maintain required certifications to retain position.

What pre-employment screening steps are required?
If selected for hire, candidate will be required to successfully pass a a medical exam, drug screen, and criminal background check. Non-disclosure may result in dismissal. Applicants with unsatisfactory drug screen results will be ineligible for appointment or application to any Provo City position for a minimum period of six (6) months.

Provo City offers generous employer-paid health insurance ; retirement and pension plans, including 401k and 401k matching ; paid leaves, including vacation, sick, holidays, bereavement, and parental leaves; educational assistance; competitive pay; and regular review of compensation practices to remain competitive with the market. Employees also receive great perks: free use of the Provo Recreation Center and Peaks Ice Arena, a Provo Library card, 50% off green fees at Timpanogos Golf Course, and others.

Full Time position with 40 scheduled hours.

Salary: Annualized Rates : Firefighter/EMT (G26,28,30,32) $55,377- $88,424 Firefighter/Paramedic (G28, 29, 31, 33) $65,748 - $112,854