FIREFIGHTER / FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDICSALT LAKE CITY
SLC Fire serves an area of approximately 97 square
miles, with a population base of 200,000 with an
additional commuter influx of approximately 300,000
from surrounding cities.
The city is diverse and ranges from residential
foothills, to a heavily populated, built-up high
rise district. It also includes two large industrial
and manufacturing areas.
Salt Lake City is protected by 14 strategically
located stations, which are divided into Battalion
One (East side) and Battalion Two (West side).
Although SLC Fire specializes in urban structural
firefighting and emergency medical services, we have
specialty functions pertinent to the geographical
layout of Salt Lake City, and it's unique set of
natural and & human related hazards. These include:
*Aircraft Rescue / Firefighting
*Hazardous Materials
*Swift Water Rescue
*Technical Rescue
*Wildland Urban/Interface
Our department is made up of 5 major divisions:
Operations, Logistics, Public Information, Finance
and Planning.
Salt Lake City Fire Department administers an entry
level testing process every two years to establish a
list of qualified firefighter and
firefighter/paramedic candidates. The next testing
process will begin January 2012.
http://www.slcgov.com/jobs/default.htm
Equal Opportunity Employer
Deadline for applications:
On Demand
APPLY:
www.slcgov.com/fire
FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDICUNIFIED FIRE AUTHORITY
The mission of the Unified Fire Authority (UFA) is to provide
more than 375,000 citizens of The County of Salt Lake with the most efficient, effective and professional service possible in the areas of fire protection, medical and emergency services.
The largest fire department in Utah, the UFA uses a unique and highly efficient service delivery system designed to provide the quickest and most efficient response to meet our citizens' needs. This system is based on the concept of using cross-trained, multi-functional firefighters and support personnel. To make this system as efficient and cost-effective as possible, our
500+ personnel are trained to provide emergency medical services, fire fighting skills, and hazardous materials incidents.
In a system already designed for high productivity, our personnel are continuously asked to take on greater responsibilities, while responding to an ever increasing call volume.
Above all, our personnel are trained to perform the operations of the Department under the most severe conditions. As a result, our citizens can rely on us in any situation because the UFA recognizes the importance of delivering high caliber emergency service to the public.
For employment information, visit:
http://www.unifiedfire.org/employment.html
EOE
Deadline for applications:
On Demand
APPLY:
www.unifiedfire.org