Fire Captain Promotional Testing - IN-HOUSE

Salary: $86,589.00 - $ Annually

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Logan, Utah

Department: Fire

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Appointed Position: No

Job Number: 26-06

Closing Date: February 13, 2026

In‑House Only Position

YOU MUST CURRENTLY BE EMPLOYED BY THE LOGAN CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION.

The Logan City Fire Department (LCFD) hereby announces a promotional examination for the purpose of establishing a hiring roster of eligible candidates for the position of Captain.

Testing will be held on Tuesday, March 24;
Wednesday, March 25; and Thursday, March 26, 2026 (based on the number of candidates, the test may be completed in two days).

• If certified AEMT: Six years of service with LCFD to be eligible to test; eight years of service with LCFD during the two‑year life of the test to be eligible for promotion.
• If certified Paramedic: Five years of service with LCFD to be eligible to test; seven years of service with LCFD during the two‑year life of the test to be eligible for promotion.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Firefighter II certification
• Apparatus Driver Operator (ADO) certification
• Officer Development Program (ODP) certification
• Pass a competitive examination in accordance with Civil Service Rules and Regulations
• Red Card FFT II
• Fire Officer I certification within the first six months of promotion

Desirable qualifications and certifications include Haz Mat Technician, Technical Rescue Technician, Paramedic Certification, and an Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Science, Management, or a related area.

Any equivalent combination of education, knowledge, and/or experience may be considered as qualifications for this position. Track It evaluations may be used to determine job performance history.

All City employees are paid within a salary range based on a statewide market study. Annual merit increases are based upon personal performance and progress on goals established by the employee, immediate supervisor, and Human Resources Department, as funds are appropriated by the Municipal Council.

• Choice of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Fully paid retirement as approved by the Municipal Council
• Deferred compensation retirement plans
• Term life insurance coverage
• Thirteen paid holidays per year
• Vacation and sick leave benefits in accordance with established policy

Selection is made in accordance with the Civil Service Rules and regulations. The City of Logan abides by the anti‑nepotism guidelines as outlined in the state statutes and City policy. Logan City is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, or religion.

The examination process will be divided into three phases over a three‑day period, scheduled for Tuesday, March 24;
Wednesday, March 25; and Thursday, March 26, 2026 (based on the number of candidates, the test may be completed in two days). Any applicant with a final score below 70% will be removed from the promotional list (combination of all four components of the testing process).

Written Exam – Based on the Officer Development Program, Logan City Policies, MSEs, and MTEs. This section of the promotional examination process will be rated to a maximum of 25% of the composite score.

Practical Exam – Based upon an Incident Command Scenario. This section of the promotional examination process will be rated to a maximum of 30% of the composite score.

Oral Exam – This section of the promotional examination process will be rated to a maximum of 25% of the composite score.

Applicants will be given additional points based on resume review and prior history. This section of the promotional examination process will be rated to a maximum of 20% of the composite score.

Candidate Requirements: Candidates are responsible to ensure that all information is provided to the City for assessment. Copies of certifications and diplomas are required in order to receive credit. Credit will not be given without proof or verification. If certifications are pending, please provide a letter of verification that the certification is pending.