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FIREFIGHTER

City of Pullman
Pullman, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/30/2025

**Please read entire announcement before applying**

Responsibilities:  Drives apparatus in all weather and traffic conditions in a safe manner and as quickly as possible; provides emergency medical treatment in the field and in transit to medical facilities within certification level; disentangles and extricates individuals at the scene of an accident using common and specialized hand and power tools; fills out and completes ambulance records.

Conducts daily and weekly vehicle and equipment maintenance repairs or reports needed repairs to an officer; completes and routes forms and reports.
 
 Controls and extinguishes fire and hazardous chemicals using water, chemicals, dry powders and gases; protects life and property by controlling hazardous situations, evacuating people, and moving property or protecting  with  covers;  selects  hose and nozzle to use and directs to extinguish fires; positions and climbs ladders to gain access to upper levels of buildings or to assist people to exit structures; creates openings in buildings for ventila­tion or entrance using hand or power tools; fills out and processes fire reports.

Inspects businesses, single and multi-family residences, and student housing for compliance with city ordinances; investi­gates fires to determine probable cause.

Prepares for, conducts, or participates in training sessions; maintains fire station equipment and grounds including routine housekeeping and maintenance duties such as painting, mopping, cleaning, and general repairs.

Attends work on a regular and dependable basis.

Interacts in a professional and respectful manner with city staff and the public.

Performs other tasks as assigned.

Entry Level Minimum Qualifications include:

  • 21 years of age at the time of appointment.
  • High school graduate or G.E.D.
  • Be a United States citizen or hold appropriate documentation to work in the United States.
  • Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend the English language.
  • Current Washington State or National Registry EMT application deadline. Able to obtain Washington State Certification within 60 days after academy completion (if applicable).
  • Valid Driver’s License by date of application deadline. Able to obtain Washington License within 90 days of hire if needed. 
  • Good driving record as verified by a background investigation.
  • Successfully pass a mandatory pre-employment Medical Physical.
  • Successfully pass the Washington State Fire Academy if applicable.
  • Candidates must meet the minimum requirements of Section 41.08.070 of the Revised Code of Washington

Lateral-Transfer Qualifications, in addition to the qualifications above, include:

  • Meet the minimum qualifications for entry level and, in addition: 
  • Successful completion of a fire academy that meets all the requirements for Firefighter 1 and 2 certifications as established in NFPA 1001 and NFPA 472 as determined by hiring authority.  Firefighters not certified as IFSAC/Pro Board Firefighter 1 and 2 must complete the certification process before the end of the trial period.
  • Currently employed as a firefighter with a fire protection agency.
  • Minimum of two years of full-time structural firefighting experience in a jurisdiction similar in size or larger than the City of Pullman, or equivalent as determined by hiring authority.
  • Possession of current certification as either an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B, AEMT, or Paramedic, hiring authority to determine required certification level at time of announcement) in the state of residence or national registry and able to obtain equivalent level of certification as recognized by the state of Washington within 3 months of appointment.

Salary and Benefits:

  • Pay and benefits for the Pullman Fire Department are determined by collective bargaining agreements between the City of Pullman and IAFF Local 1892.
  • For 2025:
    • 4-platoon schedule with a 47.5-hour workweek.
    • Firefighter Pay Scale 2025:
      • Step 1 - $6,385 to Step 5 - $7,760
    • Education Incentive: 2% and 4% for associates and bachelor’s degree respectively
    • 108 hours annual flexible paid leave with ability to cash out annually.
    • Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays.
    • Top Tier Health Insurance and Vision plan starting as low as $0.00 for a $100 deductible
    • Dental for $0.00 for employee and dependents
    • Life & Accidental Death & Disability insurance
    • LEOFF2 Retirement Plan
    • Elective Deferred compensation Plan
  • Step 1: Apply, Schedule, and complete Written Test prior to June 02, 2025.
     Initial testing process is conducted by Public Safety Testing and/or National Testing Network. Entry level candidates must pass a written examination with a score of 70% or above. Lateral applicants are not required to complete a written examination. But still must apply via either public Safety Testing, National testing network or on the City of Pullman site.

https://www.publicsafetytesting.com/career-path/positions/firefighter?from=main

https://www.nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/exams.cfm

All Candidates must test by June 02, 2025.  The Pullman Civil Service Commission will be pulling scores on June 03, 2025.  The applicant’s highest test score within the past year will be used.  If applicable, preference points will be added to the written score to determine cut-off point for advancing to Panel Interview.

**Please read entire announcement before applying**

  • Step 2: Successful completion of Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT)

Candidates must have completed the CPAT and submitted their results by . June 02, 2025.

Candidates must have completed the CPAT no more than 12 months prior to the deadline date of: June 02, 2025.

Candidates can find out more information related to the CPAT here:

https://www.publicsafetytesting.com/information-center/firefighter-cpat/

or

https://www.nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/cpat_info.cfm

STEP 3: Panel Interview
Candidates who have successfully completed the previous steps and score in the top 10 candidates (subject to change) with their respective testing platform will be considered for panel interview. Candidates must pass the panel interview with a combined score of 70% or higher to move forward in the process.

  • Step 4: Civil Service approval of eligibility List
    Commission will approve eligibility list based on current civil service rules. Candidates will be notified of placement on eligibility list.
  • Step 5: Chief’s Interview

If there are open positions available a Fire Chief’s panel will interview and select candidates using the established Pullman Civil service Guidelines.  Additional evaluation may be required prior to offer of employment.

Recruitment Timeline

Submit Application – Public Safety Testing (PST) or National Testing Network (NTN).

June 02, 2025

Schedule and Complete PST or NTN written test (Entry level)

June 02, 2025

Complete CPAT from licensed administrator

June 02, 2025

Civil Service Chief Examiner will compile top 10 candidates based on written examination from each testing platform (subject to change)

June 2025

Panel Interview for invited candidates

Tentatively June 2025

Civil Service approval of eligibility list

June 25, 2025

Notification to candidates of final placement on eligibility list

Tentatively June 2025

Chief’s Interview Panel (If open position)

Tentatively July 2025 or as needed.

Estimated Hire Date (If open position)

Tentatively July 2025

State Academy (Subject to Change)

August 07 – October 31 2025

Additional Information:

  • New employees will be sent to a fire academy and will receive IFSAC Firefighter 1, 2, and Haz Mat Operations certifications. Lateral employees may be required to complete all or a portion of a fire academy as determined by the hiring authority.
  • Individuals applying for preference points shall notify the Chief Examiner no later than 5PM  June 02, 2025.Veteran’s preference points shall be accorded as required by R.C.W. 41.04.010 as it now exists or may hereafter be amended. Reserve firefighters currently employed by the City of Pullman or having been employed in the previous 3 years may receive preference points after receiving a passing score (70% or higher) on the written examination. Reserve applicants are eligible for 2% points of the test score per service year up to 5 years or 10%
  • The life of the eligibility list shall follow Civil Service Rules as outlined in Rule V Section 9.
  • The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
  • The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
  • The City of Pullman is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.

Please reach out to Human Resources at apply@pullman-wa.gov or 509-338-3207 if you have questions regarding this.

Further Questions?

Andrew Chiavaras – Assistant Chief
 Pullman Fire Department
 Andrew.Chiavaras@pullman-wa.gov
 509-338-3293

Other Contacts:
 Deb Peschel – Civil Service Chief Examiner
 City of Pullman
 Deb.Peschel@pullman-wa.gov

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