West Valley City, Utah, Fire Department Jobs and Hiring
Application Deadline and Testing Dates
The next Firefighter hiring cycle is anticipated to begin in Spring 2027. Sign up for job alerts on our website to be notified of future job postings, hiring timeline announcements, and requirements.
West Valley City Fire Department Hiring
The West Valley City Fire Department tests once per year to develop an employment roster for firefighter and paramedic jobs. The testing process normally occurs in the Spring of each year. You may check for open positions or sign up to be notified when positions are posted on the West Valley City Jobs website.
All applicants must complete the hiring process in order to receive a final offer of employment.
Hiring Process
- Application – All applications must be filled out correctly and include the required attachments
- Online Written Test – (General Aptitude Test)
- The written test will evaluate whether you possess the critical, job-related skills and abilities necessary for success on the job.
- This test is administered through the National Testing Network.
- Physical Ability Test (PAT)
- Pre-Agility Ladder Climb
- 400-Meter Run
- Stair Climb/Rope Pull
- Ladder Extension
- Punisher Sled
- Hose Drag
- Mannequin Drag
- Hose Line Exit
- Preliminary Interview
- Following the placement tests, a list of eligible candidates will be established. Candidates will be notified when their name is reached on the hiring list. Candidates selected from the hiring list must pass a Chief's interview.
- Chief Panel Interview
- Conditional Offer
- Pre-employment Physician Exam, Background Investigation, & Drug Screening
- Final Offer
Depending on vacancies, we host up to two recruit academies per year. The first starting tentatively at the end of August, and second tentatively at the beginning of March. The 10-week Fire academy will provide each candidate with their Fire I & II, Hazmat Ops and Awareness Certifications.
The minimum qualifications needed to apply are:
- Must be 18 years old by the application due date.
- Possession of a valid State issued Driver’s License.
- Graduation from high school or possession of a G.E.D certificate.
- Certified or currently attending an Emergency Medical Technician Training/Certification program. Must have NREMT certification prior to August 15th.
Benefits
- Regular Pay Increases Upon Approval (see the full Fire Department pay scale)
- Utah State Public Safety Retirement System (URS)
- 2% 401K Contribution + 2% Matching Contribution (URS Tier II Employees)
- Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual (11 hours/pay period)
- Paid Holidays (156 hours/year)
- Paid Military Leave (132 hours/year)
- Paid Parental Leave (4 weeks)
- City paid Life Insurance Coverage
- Social security tax exempt status (6.2% not withheld)
- Overtime special event opportunities paying up to $50/hour
- Competitive Options for Health and Dental
- Optional Vision Reimbursement Program
- EAP
- Peer Support Program
- Public Safety LCSW on staff
Learn more about our competitive benefits package.
Pay Scale
Job Openings
Training
The West Valley City Fire Department Training Division provides training for the more than 100 members of the fire department.
Whether it is for an effective fire, medical, hazardous material or technical rescue response, you can feel confident that the men and women of the department are ready and committed to serve the community.
Location
The training division is actively involved in the Metro Fire Agency and the Valley Fire Alliance. Currently, our training division is located at:
2834 South 2700 West
West Valley City, UT 84119
Training Staff
- Fire Training Battalion Chief - Bridger Williams
- Medical Training Battalion Chief - Brandon Howard
- Fire Training Captain - BJ White
- Medical Training Captain - Aaron Kissell