What are the responsibilities and job description for the Firefighter position at City of Coeur d'Alene?
Candidates who have taken and passed the Public Safety Testing (PST), Inc. Firefighter Exam and have sent their scores to the City of Coeur d'Alene are invited to apply for the position of Firefighter. If you have not taken the PST exam, please do not complete our application process. PST score must be less than 6 months old.
Examination Details
Public Safety Testing (PST) Written Exam: complete the PST written exam by Friday, 5.16.25. PST will send the City of Coeur d'Alene written exam scores and the City will invite the top 50-60 candidates for further testing.
City of Coeur d'Alene Job Application: After completing the PST written exam, complete the on-line application by Friday, 5.16.25.
Physical Agility Exam: The City of Coeur d'Alene Fire Department will proctor their own physical agility exam in Coeur d'Alene on Monday, 6.2.25. Candidates must be present; the PST Firefighter Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) will not be accepted. Click Here for our physical agility demonstration video.
Interview: Following the physical agility exam, interviews will be scheduled for June 3-6, 2025. Only successful applicants passing the physical agility will be scheduled for an interview.
Wages
Current base hourly wage range is $20.79 - $31.99 per hour (56-hour workweek), increasing 3.5% October 2025, 3.5% October 2026, & 3.5% October 2027. Firefighters are eligible for service time increases per collective bargaining agreement as stated below:
Year 1: 8% increase
Year 2: 8% increase
Year 3: 8% increase
Year 4: 6% increase
Year 5: 9.5% increase and additional 5% if employee qualifies for senior pay
For more information on duties and essential functions of a Firefighter, Click Here to see the complete job description. 1. 18 years of age by the date of the written exam.
2. High school diploma or equivalent.
3. Valid driver's license and U.S. citizenship.
4. Certification as an EMT preferred within 30 days from date of hire or ability to obtain certification within six months from date of hire is required.
5. Successful applicants will need to complete and pass the following as a condition of employment:
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation for the Firefighter testing process due to a disability, please provide a detailed written request for an accommodation to the Human Resources Director, Melissa Tosi, melissat@cdaid.org, by May 16, 2025.
The City of Coeur d'Alene is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other applicable legally protected status.
Firefighters protect the public in emergency situations; they respond to fires, accidents, medical emergencies, chemical spills, flooding, water rescue and other incidents where risks are posed to life and property. This job entails using sophisticated firefighting and rescue equipment, promoting fire safety, inspecting and enforcing safety standards, working with police and other emergency services, undertaking physical and academic training, and maintaining vehicles, equipment, hydrants, water supplies and general living/working quarters. Firefighters may also receive training for and assume specialty roles in high-rise training, ice rescue, lifeguard, confined space, fireboat operation, wildland apparatus, search and rescue and/or water rescue team or other areas.
Examination Details
City of Coeur d'Alene Job Application: After completing the PST written exam, complete the on-line application by Friday, 5.16.25.
Physical Agility Exam: The City of Coeur d'Alene Fire Department will proctor their own physical agility exam in Coeur d'Alene on Monday, 6.2.25. Candidates must be present; the PST Firefighter Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) will not be accepted. Click Here for our physical agility demonstration video.
Interview: Following the physical agility exam, interviews will be scheduled for June 3-6, 2025. Only successful applicants passing the physical agility will be scheduled for an interview.
Wages
Current base hourly wage range is $20.79 - $31.99 per hour (56-hour workweek), increasing 3.5% October 2025, 3.5% October 2026, & 3.5% October 2027. Firefighters are eligible for service time increases per collective bargaining agreement as stated below:
Year 1: 8% increase
Year 2: 8% increase
Year 3: 8% increase
Year 4: 6% increase
Year 5: 9.5% increase and additional 5% if employee qualifies for senior pay
- Current starting annual wage range for a 56-hour Firefighter/EMT is $60,540 - $93,155
- Current starting annual wage range for a 56-hour Firefighter/Advanced EMT is $63,190 - $95,805
- Current starting annual wages range for a 56-hour Firefighter/Paramedic is $72,072 - $104,686
2. High school diploma or equivalent.
3. Valid driver's license and U.S. citizenship.
4. Certification as an EMT preferred within 30 days from date of hire or ability to obtain certification within six months from date of hire is required.
5. Successful applicants will need to complete and pass the following as a condition of employment:
- Medical examination
- Thorough background investigation
- Drug and alcohol testing
- Reference checks
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation for the Firefighter testing process due to a disability, please provide a detailed written request for an accommodation to the Human Resources Director, Melissa Tosi, melissat@cdaid.org, by May 16, 2025.
The City of Coeur d'Alene is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other applicable legally protected status.
Salary : $60,540 - $93,155
