Lateral Firefighter/EMT

FIREFIGHTER / EMT RECRUITMENT

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.

Lateral-Transfer Qualifications:
• 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.
• 4-platoon schedule with a 47.5-hour workweek.
• Firefighter Pay Scale 2026: Step 1: $6,564/month to Step 5: $7,979/month
• Education Incentive: 2% for Associate's Degree; 4% for Bachelor's Degree
• Paramedic Premium 11% for Firefighter/Paramedics.
• 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: $0.00 for employee and dependents.
• Life & Accidental Death & Disability Insurance.
• LEOFF2 Retirement Plan.
• Elective Deferred Compensation Plan.

Selection Process:
Lateral Firefighter/EMT: Open to qualified lateral candidates. Scoring: Pass/fail physical agility, 100% assessment center/interview. Certified separately to the appointing authority.

Step 1: Apply via PST, NTN, or the City of Pullman website. ONLY the CPAT is required for Lateral Transfer applications; the written exam is not required. An application through the City of Pullman's website must also be completed.

Step 2: Successful Completion of Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT). Candidates must have completed the CPAT and submitted their results by the time a list is pulled. We will accept any recognized, verifiable CPAT with supporting documentation. CPAT completion must have been within 18 months.

Step 3: Panel Interview. All qualifying lateral candidates who have completed the application and CPAT requirements will be invited to the 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 Lists. The Commission will approve eligibility lists based on current civil service rules.

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.

The City of Pullman Civil Service Commission is accepting test results for the positions of Lateral Transfer Firefighter/EMT-B on a continuous basis. Test results are kept on file and valid until their expiration date. Oral boards are scheduled when the current eligibility list is exhausted or expires, whichever comes first.

Requirements: Successful completion of fire academy meeting Firefighter 1 and 2 certifications per NFPA 1001 and NFPA 472, Currently employed as firefighter with fire protection agency, Minimum 2 years full-time structural firefighting experience in similar or larger jurisdiction, Current EMT-B, AEMT, or Paramedic certification, able to obtain Washington equivalent within 3 months

Salary: Lateral - $6,385 - 7,760/month DOE

Application Deadline: Continuous