Firefighter (Open-Entry)



Job Details

Firefighter (Open-Entry)
Employer

City of Spokane

Salary

$40,444.56 - $80,894.22 Annually

Location

City of Spokane, WA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

931-05-2015

Department

Fire

Opening Date

06/13/2016

Description

Performs general duty firefighting work in the preventing, combating, and extinguishing of fires and emergency medical functions.
 

Examples of Work


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.

Minimum Qualifications


Open Entry (Must be met at time of application.)

  • Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent. No previous experience necessary.

Licenses and Certifications (Applies to all applicants.)
  • Possession of a valid driver's license.
  • Applicants must have successfully completed Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) training and be eligible for Washington State EMT certification at the time of application.
 
Paramedic applicants: In addition to the above requirements, paramedic applicants must currently possess the National Registry Paramedic credential or Washington State Paramedic license at the time of application.  


Procedural Requirements: Applicants will specify the certifications for which they are qualified. The Fire Department will specify on their requisitions the certifications required to fill a vacant position and only those on the eligible list meeting such specification shall be certified.


NOTE: Minimum medical and health standards for this classification are established by state laws. All successful candidates who have been offered a position will be required to pass the necessary examinations prior to appointment.

Examination Details


Firefighter applicants must pass the Public Safety Testing, Inc., examination to be eligible for hire by the City of Spokane. After you have completed the PST exam, you must apply through the City website for review and placement on the eligible list.

If you have not already taken the PST exam, you may sign up at www.publicsafetytesting.com.

The City of Spokane offers one free test per year for those who apply only to the City of Spokane and take the test on the designated "free testing" date at the Spokane, Wash., location.

NOTE: The designated "free testing" date for 2018 will be held on July 21, 2018. After this date, the standard PST written test cost is $44, which allows applicants to choose up to 2 agencies to receive their results. Applicants may select more agencies at a cost of $15 for every two additional agencies. Applicants who apply to other agencies than the 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.

Additional examinations shall be administered as applications are received with results merged into one eligible list according to final ratings, pursuant to the Merit System Rules of the Civil Service Commission: Rule IV, Section 13 – Continuous Examinations.

Upon request, at time of application, the City will provide alternative accessible tests to individuals with disabilities that impair manual, sensory or speaking skills needed to take the test, unless the test is intended to measure those skills.


The City of Spokane offers attractive benefits that include:

  • Promotions by competitive examination
  • Major medical and life insurance policies available at group rates to employees and families
  • Paid vacation
  • Paid sick leave
  • Paid holidays
  • Social Security participation
  • City retirement program
  • Employee Assistance Program
Some classifications also offer:
  • Uniform allowance
  • Hazardous duty pay
  • Shift differential pay
  • Tuition reimbursement program

01
Do you possess a high school diploma or equivalent?
  • Yes
  • No
02
Do you possess a valid driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No
03
Please enter your driver's license number and expiration date.
04
Before applying directly with The City of Spokane you must have taken and passed the Public Safety Testing, Inc. test and have added the City of Spokane as one of your agencies within the past 6 months of your application date. (You do not need to reapply if you have already done so) If you answer "no" to this question, your application will not be considered. Have you taken the Public Safety Testing, Inc., test for Firefighter and added the City of Spokane as one of your agencies within the past 6 months?
  • Yes
  • No
05
If yes, please list the month and year that you took the Public Safety Testing, Inc., test for Firefighter.
06
Have you taken and passed the CPAT offered by Public Safety Testing, Inc., within the past 12 months?
  • Yes
  • No
07
Applicants must have successfully completed Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) training and be eligible for Washington State EMT certification at the time of application. Have you successfully completed Emergency Medical Technician training and currently eligible for Washington State EMT certification?
  • Yes
  • No
08
If yes, please provide your Washington State EMT number or National Registry EMT number.
09
PARAMEDIC APPLICANTS ONLY You must currently posses the National Registry Paramedic credential or Washington State Paramedic license to be considered as a paramedic candidate. Do you currently posses the National Registry Paramedic credential or the Washington State Paramedic license?
  • Yes
  • No
10
If yes, please provide your National Registry Paramedic credential numer or Washington State Paramedic license number.

* Required Question

Employer
City of Spokane
Address
808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd.
City Hall, 4th Floor
Spokane, Washington, 99201
Phone
509.625.6160

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