What are the responsibilities and job description for the Provo City Entry-level Firefighter Testing - February 2-5, 2026 position at Provo City Corporation?
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Job Posting Closing Date:
01/25
***This is an open recruitment for Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics that are interested in becoming Firefighters with Provo City Fire Department. Testing will be conducted February 2-5, 2026. More details will be provided to applicants at a later date. ******Testing Details***
Firefighter Written Aptitude Test: February 2, 2026
CPAT (for those who pass the Written): February 3, 2026
Oral Interviews (for those who pass the CPAT): February 4-5, 2026
Candidates will be contacted with additional information 2 weeks before the testing date.
Job Details
What is the compensation package?
Annualized Rates: EMT/FF (G25) $50,445- $69,539
Medic/FF (G28, G30, G32) $64,458 - $97,849
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. For more information about benefits
What are the main duties? (For the full class specifications
- 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 minimum qualifications?
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
- Basic EMT license (Utah Office of Emergency Medical Services and Preparedness) OR Current Paramedic license for Medic Class.
- Valid, Utah Driver License.
- Must be 18 years of age.
- Must obtain Firefighter I and II certifications.
- Note: Employees of this classification must maintain required certifications to retain position.
What is the selection process?
Applications will be reviewed in the order they are submitted, with applicants being contacted in the two weeks leading up to February 2, 2026. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed above to be eligible for consideration.
If selected for hire, candidate will be required to successfully pass a 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.
Why Provo City?
Provo City has a vision for continued prosperity based on citizen priorities. To deliver on those priorities, the Administration developed a brand promise to establish the high standards of our community identifies as the Provo Pillars: Welcoming, Safe and Sound, Economically Vibrant, and Forward Looking. Together we are building a strong foundation for a community that is honored both nationally and locally. Provo is consistently recognized nationally for its outstanding quality of life, well-being, and as a beautiful place to live. Provo has been awarded the “Best Performing City” three years in a row, and we were ranked the ‘Best Run City in America’ by WalletHub for 2025. Visit
provo.gov
to learn more!Provo City is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
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Salary : $50,445 - $69,539
