Question 1

What are the requirements to become a firefighter in Utah?

Accepted Answer

Most Utah firefighters need a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and to pass a background check, plus role-specific items like valid driver's license, birth certificate or passport, high school diploma / ged. Physical readiness for the CPAT is also expected.

Question 2

What fitness test do firefighters take in Utah?

Accepted Answer

Firefighters typically prepare for the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT). Built for the Badge trains women to the exact CPAT standards with a free readiness assessment.

Question 3

How many firefighter jobs are open in Utah right now?

Accepted Answer

There are currently 18 active firefighter openings in Utah on Built for the Badge, updated weekly from agency boards and job aggregators.

Event	Minimum	Target
Push-Ups	25 reps	40 reps
Pull-Ups	3 reps	8 reps
Sit-Ups (1 min)	25 reps	40 reps
1.5-Mile Run	15:30	13:00
Stair Climb (Step Mill Hold)	200 sec	240 sec
Victim Drag (165 lbs, 35 ft)	35 sec	25 sec

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