Firefighter

The Pasco Fire Department provides fire suppression, emergency medical services, rescue, hazardous materials response, fire prevention, and aircraft rescue and firefighting services to the Pasco community. The department currently operates: 5 fire stations, 100 commissioned firefighters and officers, 3 administrative and support personnel, approximately 8,300 emergency calls annually, 7 ambulances, 6 engines, 1 ladder truck, and 7 specialty apparatus. Work schedule: 48/96. The department also provides advanced life support/basic life support emergency medical transport and maintains specialized capabilities in aircraft rescue and firefighting, technical rescue, hazardous materials, wildland response, or other specialties. New firefighters receive ongoing training and may have opportunities to pursue specialty assignments, advanced certifications, and promotional opportunities as they gain experience.

Note: This posting is shared across the Firefighter and Firefighter/Paramedic postings. The Pasco Fire Department has a combined total of 2 vacancies to fill, which may be filled by candidates in either classification. This is an informational posting only. The City of Pasco application is not currently open, and candidates cannot apply through this posting but can use the links below to submit their scores by August 24th, 2026. To begin the process, candidates must first complete the required testing through Public Safety Testing (PST) and submit qualifying scores to the City of Pasco by August 24, 2026. Candidates who meet the PST requirements may later receive an invitation to apply directly with the City of Pasco. The City application will only be available during the designated application period (8/28/26 - 9/8/2026).

Requirements: Age 18, US Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident, High School Diploma/GED, Valid Driver License (any state), ability to obtain WA State Driver License, ability to read/speak/write English, vision correctable to 20/20, EMT Certification required at time of application, written exam required, CPAT required (within past year), Personal History Statement required

Salary: $89,706.05 - $112,138.95 IAFF Wage Scale 2026