Salt Lake City Fire Department
475 South 300 East
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
Phone: 801-535-6623

Medical Response Paramedic Job Posting

Position: Mobile Response Paramedics (MRPs)
Salary Range: $58,989/year - $83,000/year

Join our team as a Medical Response Paramedic with Salt Lake City Fire Department! Under the supervision of an SLCFD Officer and Medical Division personnel, MRPs provide basic emergency and advanced life support, medical care, and transport to victims at emergency scenes. This role does not involve firefighting duties.

MRPs will collaborate with firefighter/EMTs and social workers (Community Health Access Team) on the Mobile Response Team.

Assignments: SLCFD Station 5 or Station 6
Schedule: 40-hour work week, either Mon-Wed or Thurs-Sat
Shift Hours: First day: 14 hours (7:30 am - 9:30 pm); following days: 13 hours (7:30 am - 8:30 pm)
These roles are part of the Tier II Utah Firefighter Retirement System.

Employment offers are contingent upon a successful criminal background check. Criminal records are reviewed individually and do not automatically disqualify candidates.

Application Process
To apply, candidates should complete the online application in Workday and upload their NREMT Paramedic certificate or Utah Paramedic license. A DD-214 may also be submitted if applicable.

Applications are encouraged early. Open until July 1, 2025, with monthly outreach to qualified applicants.

Applicants must also complete the National Testing Network (NTN) FireTEAM Written Exam. Only candidates who complete both the Workday application and NTN Written Exam may proceed in the selection process.

Evaluation includes:

Paramedic technical assessment
Physical ability exam (TPA-P)
Oral board interview at the SLC Public Safety Building
Eligibility Requirements
At least 18 years of age
Completed paramedic training with current NREMT certification
Meets NFPA Standard 1582 medical condition requirements
Valid drivers license
Pre-hire physical ability test completion
Testing Process
NTN FireTEAM Written Exam 20%
Oral Board Assessment 40%
Technical Proficiency Evaluation 30%
Resume 10%
Task Performance Assessment (TPA-P) Pass/Fail
Valid CPAT certificates are also accepted in place of TPAP.

Scoring and Ranking
Final scores combine written exam, oral board assessment, technical evaluation, and resume. Rankings are based on total scores, with preference points for veterans (5 points) and disabled veterans (10 points).

Reasonable Accommodations
Disability-based accommodations are available upon request with medical documentation. Requests must be submitted at least 10 business days before evaluation.

General Information
For questions, contact the SLC Fire Recruitment and Outreach Coordinator.

Disqualification Factors:

Use of hallucinogens, narcotics, or cannabis without prescription within designated timeframes
Felony charges or convictions