Employment

Becoming a Firefighter

Syracuse City Fire Department tests for open positions as needed throughout the year. The minimum qualifications are:

• Ability to exhibit a high level of professionalism and confidentiality
• Able to work under stressful conditions
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Current Valid Class D Driver’s License
• Firefighter 1 and 2 Certification
• Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations Certification
• Proficiency in report writing
• Utah Licensed Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) or Nationally Registered AEMT
• Wildland Firefighter 2 Certification (UFRA Wildland FF1) within one year of hire

Attaining Minimum Qualifications

The following can assist you in finding classes to help you attain the minimum qualifications:

• Davis Technical College - Emergency Medical Technician Program
• Davis Technical College - Firefighter Program
• Utah Bureau of Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
• Utah Fire and Rescue Academy

Search for Opportunities

View current openings and submit an application.

Full-Time Firefighter Job Opening Information (December 2021)