Firefighter Paramedic

Hiring status

Pullman Fire Department - Firefighter Paramedic has 3 vacancies.

The eligibility list is created based on a combination of scores received from PST and oral board interviews for those candidates invited to interview. Vacancies are filled by Civil Service "rule of three" with the top three candidates forwarded to the appointed authority for background investigation and selection as vacancies occur.

Number of Current Vacancies: 2

Salary

Step 1 - $6385 to Step 5 - $7,760

Job description

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Responsibilities: Drives apparatus in all weather and traffic conditions in a safe manner; 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-P by 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

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 2026:

• 4-platoon schedule with a 47.5-hour workweek.

  • Firefighter Pay Scale 2025:

• Step 1 - $6,385 to Step 5 - $7,760

  • Paramedic premium pay 11% of salary step

  • 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. Selection Process:

• Step 1: Apply, Schedule, and Complete Written Test.

Initial testing is conducted by Public Safety Testing (PST) and/or National Testing Network (NTN). Entry-level and internal reserve candidates must pass a written examination with a score of 70% or above. Lateral applicants are not required to complete a written examination but must still apply via PST, NTN, or on the City of Pullman website.

Public Safety Testing – Firefighter

National Testing Network – Public Safety Exams

The Pullman Civil Service Commission will pull scores when a new eligibility list is needed. 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 the cut-off point for advancing to the Panel Interview.

Step 2: Successful Completion of Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT).

Candidates must have completed the CPAT and submitted their results by the date a list is pulled. The CPAT must have been completed no more than 12 months prior to the date of list pull.

PST – CPAT Information

NTN – CPAT Information

Step 3: Panel Interview.

Candidates who have successfully completed the previous steps will be invited to the panel interview as follows:

• Entry-Level (Open/External): The top 10 scoring candidates (subject to change) from each testing platform will be invited to the panel interview.

• Internal Reserve Firefighters: All current Reserve Firefighter/EMTs with Pullman Fire who achieve a passing score of 70% or greater on the written examination will be invited to the panel interview, regardless of their ranking on the overall entry-level scores.

• Lateral Candidates: 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. Candidates will be notified of placement on their respective eligibility list(s). Candidates who qualify for more than one list will be placed on each list for which they are eligible.

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.

Further Questions?

Andrew Chiavaras – Assistant Chief

Pullman Fire Department

Andrew.Chiavaras@pullman-wa.gov

509-338-3293