Clark County Fire District #6 - Lateral Firefighter/EMT
Last updated on July 01, 2026
PST Partner Agency since October 01, 2020
Vacancies: 4
Testing Deadline: September 30, 2026.
Important Information
TESTING ANNOUNCEMENT FOR LATERAL FIREFIGHTER/EMT Clark County Fire District 6 is establishing 18-month eligibility lists with the intent to hire at least four (4) personnel to begin employment March 1, 2027. For more information on Fire District 6, visit our web page. Lateral new hires will attend an in-house fire academy and are entered into the Washington State Firefighters Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC) program. All career firefighters are members of the firefighter’s union, IAFF Local 452. If you have further questions, send an email to fd6candidates@ccfd6.org Please pay special attention to the timeline checklist in the hiring status section below. Written Test: There is NO written test requirement for the Lateral Entry process. Application & Resume Application & Resume DUE: September 30, 2026 Physical Abilities Test Applicants must submit valid Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT) credentials dated between October 1, 2025, and September 30, 2026. CPAT Orientation and Practice Tests are recommended and available prior to the deadline. Attach a copy of your CPAT certificate of completion to your PHS OR via email fd6candidates@ccfd6.org OR via FAX 360.576.1198. CPAT documentation DUE: September 30, 2026 EMT-B or EMT-P Certification Proof of EMS Certification DUE: September 30, 2026 Personal History Statement (PHS)
Clark County Fire District 6 utilizes the services of Public Safety Testing for application and background investigation for candidates. Interested candidates must visit Public Safety Testing (www.publicsafetytesting.com) to create an account and apply on-line for Clark County Fire District 6. Call 866-HIRE-911 with any questions. Resumes shall be attached to the application (Personal History Statement is the application).
Proof of valid, current National Registry or Washington State EMT-B (for FF/EMT applicants) or EMT-P (for FF/PM applicants) is required. Attach to your application (Personal History Statement). If out-of-state EMT-B or EMT-P, must obtain Washington certification within six months of hire.
This is your application. A completed Personal History Statement (PHS) must be uploaded to your account prior to September 30, 2026. To complete and upload your PHS, login to your account and navigate to "My PHS Form".
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Clark County Fire District #6 - Lateral Firefighter/EMT Requirements
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| Written Examination |
No, not required |
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| Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) |
Yes, required as described below PST or any verifiable CPAT dated between October 1, 2025, and September 30, 2026. |
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| PST Personal History Statement | PHS is due by the close of the application period. | ||
| Minimum Age | 21 years of age by the date of hire. | ||
| Citizenship | Eligible to work in the US. | ||
| High School Grad/ GED | Yes. Verification required. | ||
| Driver's License Required | Yes, must have valid, state-issued driver's license. Verification required. | ||
| Felony Conviction(s) as an Adult | No adult felony convictions at any time. | ||
| Felony Conviction(s) as a Juvenile | Some juvenile convictions may be considered a disqualifier. Will be closely reviewed. Include descriptions in your PHS. | ||
| Ability to Read, Speak & Write the English Language | Yes | ||
| Vision Requirements | Must successfully pass the medical exam. | ||
| Prior Experience Requirement | Minimum of 3 continuous years full time experience with a professional all-hazards fire department. | ||
| Veterans Preference Points | DD214 required. | ||
| EMT Certification | Must possess State of Washington EMT-Basic certification or National Registry EMT certification. If National Registry, candidate must obtain Washington certification within six months of hire. | ||
| Prior FF Experience Required | Minimum of 3 continuous years full time experience with a professional all-hazards fire department. | ||
| Prior EMT Experience Required |
Minimum of 3 continuous years full-time experience with a professional all-hazards fire department. |
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| CPAT | CPAT due date: September 30, 2026 | ||
| Request/Access Scores |
Deadline to complete the CPAT by September 30, 2026. |
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Clark County Fire District #6 - Lateral 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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Clark County Fire District #6 - Lateral Firefighter/EMT
Contact a RecruiterAgency Test Requirements
Written Examination: No, not required
CPAT: Yes, required as described below
PST Personal History Statement: PHS is due by the close of the application period.
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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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PST staff are working remotely and are available by email at contact@publicsafetytesting.com. We anticipate a high email volume and will respond as quickly as possible.
