Salt Lake City Fire Department Captain Christopher David Burk has been charged with sexually abusing two students in his capacity as EMT instructor at a local community college.
ABC 4 reports Burk faces six counts of second-degree felony forcible sexual abuse and one count of third-degree felony attempted forcible sexual abuse, according to court records filed in the Third District Court.
Authorities say Burk used his position of trust as both a paramedic instructor and firefighter to prey on his victims. The Salt Lake City Fire Department confirmed Wednesday that a firefighter, without naming Burk, had been placed on administrative leave amid misconduct allegations.
According to court documents, the first complaint against Burk surfaced in October 2024 when a student at the community college reported to Sandy City police that she was sexually assaulted after Burk asked her to stay after class for extra training. A second student came forward in January 2025.
