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

Position: Mobile Response Paramedic (MRP)
Salary Range: $58,989 - $83,000 per year

The Salt Lake City Fire Department (SLCFD) is seeking Medical Response Paramedics to join the team. Under the supervision of an SLCFD Officer and direction from the Medical Division, these positions provide emergency and advanced life support, medical care, and transport to individuals affected by sudden illness or accidents. MRPs work as part of the Mobile Response Team alongside firefighter/EMTs and social workers but have no firefighting duties.

Details

Assignment: MRP will be assigned to SLCFD Station 5 or Station 6
Schedule: 40-hour workweek, with Mon-Wed or Thurs-Sat options
First shift day: 14 hours (7:30 am - 9:30 pm)
Following two days: 13 hours (7:30 am - 8:30 pm)
Retirement: Tier II Utah Firefighter Retirement System
Employment Requirements
Offers are contingent on a successful background check, with offenses reviewed case-by-case.

Application Process
Interested applicants should apply through the City of Salt Lake's online application portal, uploading their NREMT Paramedic certificate or Utah Paramedic license. Candidates are encouraged to apply early as applications will be reviewed monthly until the position is filled. Additionally, candidates must complete the National Testing Network (NTN) FireTEAM Written Exam, which can be scheduled on the NTN website.

Eligibility Requirements
Minimum age of 18
Completed paramedic training and NREMT certification
Must meet medical requirements per NFPA Standard 1582
Valid driver's license
Successful pre-hire physical ability test
Maintenance of relevant licensures after hire
Testing and Selection Process
NTN FireTEAM Written Exam: 20% of final score
Oral Board Assessment: 40%
Technical Proficiency Evaluation: 30%
Resume: 10%
Task Performance Assessment for Paramedics (TPA-P): Pass/Fail
CPAT certificates are accepted as an alternative to the TPAP.
Final scores are ranked, and preference points are added for veterans (5 points) and disabled veterans (10 points).

Reasonable Accommodations
Disability-based accommodations for any part of the exam process are available upon request with medical documentation.

Disqualification Criteria
Candidates may be disqualified for the following:

Unprescribed or experimental drug use within four years for hallucinogens or narcotics
Unprescribed or experimental use of cannabis or mushrooms within one year
Conviction of a felony
For further details on hiring standards, please refer to the Salt Lake City Fire Department's official employment page.