Cheney Fire Department - Entry Level Firefighter/EMT
Last updated on February 05, 2026
PST Partner Agency since December 30, 2024
Vacancies: 1-3
Testing Deadline: February 27, 2026.
Important Information
Cheney Fire Department is recruiting for one to three (1-3) immediate Entry-Level Career Firefighter/EMT-B openings. Estimated starting date for this position is March 16 - 30, 2026
Applications will be completed and posted to the candidates PST profile no later than 1600 hrs on February 27th, 2026. Eligible candidates will be notified March 2nd if they qualify for interviews. Cheney FD requires a passing CPAT in order to consider you during the hiring process. CFD will accept verifiable CPATs from PST or other providers. Applicant Screening is done by written test. Veteran's points are applied at the first interview stage of the testing process
Interviews will be conducted the week of March 3-6th. The top candidates will advance to the Chief's Interview. Times will be sent via email to the candidates. Failure to arrive on time may result in not being allowed to interview for the position.
Application process through Public Safety Testing shall include:
- Completed PST Application.
- Current CPAT completed through PST or another provider.
- Completed Personal History Statement.
- Veteran's Preference Points Form (if applicable).
- Applications must be completed and posted to the candidates PST profile no later than 1600 hrs on February 27th, 2026.
- Candidates may also be required to submit applications through the City of Cheney. Automated Candidate Instructions will be sent upon completion of your Public Safety Testing Application.
The hiring process shall consist of the following steps:
- Application packet review.
- Panel interview: March 3rd-6th (30-35 minute oral interview)
- Candidates moving on to the Chief's interview will be notified before March 6th.
- Chief interview: Will be scheduled in succession with panel interviews
- Background check and suitability assessment
- Medical exam, Psychological exam and drug screen.
PLEASE NOTE: If you have any questions or concerns regarding the disqualifiers, please contact Deputy Chief Jeff Anderson @ 509-498-9291
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Cheney Fire Department - Entry Level Firefighter/EMT Requirements
| Category | Requirement | Required at time of... | |
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| Test | Hire | ||
| Written Examination |
Yes, required |
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| Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) |
Yes, required as described below Cheney FD requires a passing CPAT in order to consider you during the hiring process. CFD will accept verifiable CPATs from PST or other providers. |
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| PST Personal History Statement | Yes, required within 7 days of passing required exam(s) | ||
| Minimum Age | 18 | ||
| Citizenship | US Citizen | ||
| High School Grad/ GED | Yes | ||
| Driver's License Required | Yes | ||
| Felony Conviction(s) as an Adult | No adult felony convictions at any time. | ||
| Felony Conviction(s) as a Juvenile | None. | ||
| Ability to Read, Speak & Write the English Language | Yes | ||
| Vision Requirements | Must meet LEOFF II standards. | ||
| College Requirement | No | ||
| Prior Experience Requirement | No | ||
| Veterans Preference Points | Yes | ||
| EMT Certification | Yes | ||
| Other Preference Points | Individuals Currently actively working in the Cheney Fire Department who have completed their initial training year will automatically be moved to the interview process. Individuals having left the department in good standing and completed their initial training may be moved directly to interview based on recent service. These positions will not count as filled positions that will be pulled from PST for the interview process. All individuals at interview will start with an equal score having all preference points applied to the test and initial application. | ||
| Firefighter 1 Certification | No | ||
| Firefighter 2 Certification | No | ||
| Body Decorations | Any individuals who have markings or visible tattoos that would violate current City of Cheney policy may be required to submit a request to see if compliance is optional. Individuals having questions should reach out to City of Cheney HR Department for further clarification. | ||
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| Multiple Scores from Same Applicant | We consider the highest score received within the past one year | ||
| Request/Access Scores | On an as-needed basis as vacancies occur | ||
Cheney Fire Department - Entry Level Firefighter/EMT Disqualifiers
The following are automatic and potential disqualifiers. Applicants should not apply to our agency if they indicate any of the automatic disqualifiers. Potential disqualifiers will be considered on a case by case basis.
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Cheney Fire Department - Entry Level Firefighter/EMT
Agency Test Requirements
Written Examination: Yes, required
CPAT: Yes, required as described below
PST Personal History Statement: Yes, required within 7 days of passing required exam(s)
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COVID-19 UPDATES
5/6/2020 Update:
TESTING IN WASHINGTON STATE CANCELED THROUGH MAY 31, 2020
All pre-employment tests in Washington State have been canceled until May 31, 2020 unless government restrictions are eased. With recent updates, facility closures, and government guidelines, this step is necessary and could be modified at any time. The health and safety of our customers, our staff, and their families is of the highest priority.
We will continue to evaluate developments and make changes to this policy as necessary. When we do resume testing, there will be plenty of events for everyone to test. We are in regular communication with our public safety agency partners, assessing alternatives to the traditional testing model and our testing policies. Any future updates will be posted on the PST website and our Facebook page.
4/1/2020 Update:
If you have tested with PST in the past 12 months, there may be additional positions you are now eligible to add. Several departments have temporarily changed their testing policies due to the suspension in testing that COVID-19 has caused. Please login to your PST account and navigate to the ‘New Positions’ page to see what departments you can add! We will regularly update that page in your account as departments send updates.
FUTURE TEST REGISTRATION
We know that there will be testing in the future - we just don’t know when! We want you to be prepared for when testing begins again so we have created test events on our calendar that you can register for that will place you in a queue to be first notified. These tests are not “real” test events, they are essentially a holding area. You will be able to “reschedule” out of that event to any other event date/location at no cost. Registering now will also give you time to work on your Personal History Statement (PHS) so that your data will be ready and up-to-date to send to your departments once testing resumes.
To sign up for this placeholder event, select the June 15, 2020 test date in your category (police, fire, 911 dispatch, corrections, etc.).
You may also click on the test event of interest below to sign up:
Law Enforcement & Corrections Written and Physical Ability Test
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