Firefighter

Before you apply, make sure to complete the Personal History Statement and written test through Public Safety Testing. You must add City of Spokane as an agency when signing up. Sign up here.

The Spokane Fire Department seeks applicants interested in joining a team of dedicated individuals who protect and serve the citizens of Spokane. SFD is responsible for emergency medical services, fire suppression, mitigating the consequences from disasters, and rescue activities. In addition to emergency work, members provide a wide range of services to the community.

For more detailed information about becoming a City of Spokane Firefighter, visit the SFD recruitment website.

• Responds to fire incidents with a company; lays hose; holds and directs nozzle and water streams; raises and climbs ladders; uses standard firefighting equipment; removes persons from danger; administers emergency medical treatment; performs salvage and overhaul operations.
• Performs fire prevention functions such as inspection of business establishments, apartment complexes and schools in assigned district. Assists residents in eliminating hazards and fire dangers.
• Performs general housekeeping and maintenance work in the upkeep of the assigned station and equipment. Participates in the recovery, cleaning and inspection of equipment after incidents.
• Drives and operates various automotive, mechanical, and auxiliary fire apparatus.
• May be assigned specialized duties in addition to regular duties.
• Responds to medical emergencies and operates emergency medical equipment and exercises clinical judgment within the licensed scope of practice.
• May be assigned as a member of any apparatus staffed or operated by the Fire Department.
• Periodically inspects assigned "first-due" area and become familiar with buildings, locations and condition of fire hydrants, streets potential fire hazards and dangers and to compile comprehensive pre-incident plans.
• Performs related work as required.

Open Entry
(Open entry applicants must meet all requirements at the time of application.)

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: No previous experience necessary.
• All applicants must possess a valid driver's license.

•  Ability to see, with or without corrective lenses, well enough to read fine print, such as maps, identify shapes at night such as house numbers and to distinguish shapes through smoky conditions.
• Ability to hear, with or without a hearing aid, and speak well enough to converse on a radio or telephone and give or receive orders in muffled conditions.
• Ability to climb a variety of ladders.
• Enough body mobility to maintain balance in precarious positions and to crawl in confined spaces.
• Enough manual dexterity to maintain and operate necessary equipment and tools.
• Enough strength to rescue heavy people while in protective clothing and carry equipment up a ladder.
• Tolerance and stamina to work under adverse, hazardous conditions, such as smoke, gas, heat, cold and confined spaces, for extended periods of time.

The Spokane Fire Department is accepting applications for a Spring 2026 Academy. Click here to sign up for the Public Safety Tests. After you've taken the PST, you can apply for the firefighter position with the City of Spokane.

NOTE: 

• The standard PST written test cost is $61, which allows applicants to choose up to two (2) agencies to receive their results. Applicants may select more agencies, for additional fees. Applicants who apply to agencies other than City of Spokane, or who take the test at a date or location other than the designated free test date in Spokane, are responsible for all costs incurred.
• A CPAT is required at time of interview. CPAT costs are the responsibility of the candidate. The cost is $154.00.