Pullman: Live. Work. Play.

Situated on the picturesque hills of the Palouse, Pullman is a small town with the amenities, culture, and services typically offered in urban environments. With an unparalleled standard of living, opportunities to hike, fish, bike ride, or just enjoy more than eight miles of city pathways and trails, Pullman is a place to call home. Having a world class research institute of higher living, Pullman also provides students, visitors, and residents a vibrant college town environment and access to innumerable high quality activities.

The department proudly serves the residents of Pullman, a diverse, vibrant and progressive city that is home to Washington State University. We also provide medical transport services to Whitman County Fire District 4, 12 and the City of Palouse.

Pullman Fire Department is a combination department comprised of full-time professional and reserve firefighters engaging in the performance of fire suppression and emergency medical services. Fire suppression is provided to all properties within the city limits of Pullman including Washington State University. Department Paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians provide ambulance service to the city and to 450 square miles of rural area including the towns of Johnson, Albion, and Palouse.

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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 2025:
• 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

• Step 1: Apply, Schedule, and complete Written Test Initial testing process is conducted by Public Safety Testing and/or National Testing Network. Entry level candidates must pass a written examination with a score of 70% or above. Lateral applicants are not required to complete a written examination. But still must apply via either Public Safety Testing, National Testing Network or on the City of Pullman site.

https://www.publicsafetytesting.com/career-path/positions/firefighter?from=main

https://www.pullman-wa.gov/services/human_resources/career_portal.php

The City of Pullman Civil Service Commission is accepting test results for the position of Entry-Level and Lateral Firefighter/Paramedic on a continuous basis. Test results are kept on file and valid until their expiration date. Oral boards are scheduled when the current eligibility list is exhausted or expires, whichever comes first. 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 cut-off point for advancing to Panel Interview.​

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• Step 2: Successful completion of Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT)

Candidates must have a current and valid CPAT..

Candidates must have completed the CPAT no more than 12 months prior to applying. t

Candidates can find out more information related to the CPAT here:

https://www.publicsafetytesting.com/information-center/firefighter-cpat/

​Step 3: Panel Interview

Candidates who have successfully completed the previous steps and score in the top 10 candidates (subject to change) with their respective testing platform will be considered for 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 List
  Commission will approve eligibility list based on current civil service rules. Candidates will be notified of placement on eligibility list.​
  
  
• 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.​

• New employees will be sent to a fire academy and will receive IFSAC Firefighter 1, 2, and Haz Mat Operations certifications. Lateral employees may be required to complete all or a portion of a fire academy as determined by the hiring authority.
• Individuals applying for preference points shall notify the Chief Examiner at time of application. .Veteran’s preference points shall be accorded as required by R.C.W. 41.04.010 as it now exists or may hereafter be amended. Reserve firefighters currently employed by the City of Pullman or having been employed in the previous 3 years may receive preference points after receiving a passing score (70% or higher) on the written examination. Reserve applicants are eligible for 2% points of the test score per service year up to 5 years or 10%
• The life of the eligibility list shall follow Civil Service Rules as outlined in Rule V Section 9.
• The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
• The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
• The City of Pullman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.

Please reach out to Human Resources at civilservice@pullman-wa.gov or 509-338-3155 if you have questions regarding this announcement.

Further Questions?

Andrew Chiavaras – Assistant Chief
Pullman Fire Department
Andrew.Chiavaras@pullman-wa.gov
509-338-3293

Other Contacts:
Heidi Pederson – Civil Service Chief Examiner
City of Pullman
civilservice@pullman-wa.gov

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.

Recruitment is open: February 25, 2026

End of Current Recruitment: April 15, 2026

Candidate Oral Boards: Between April 27, 2026 and May 8, 2026

Commission will Certify Eligibility List May 27, 2026

Chief's Interviews will be conducted before June 12, 2026.

Number of Current Vacancies: 2

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

All uniforms and equipment are issued by Pullman Fire Department. Vacation and benefits include 11 paid holidays, 12 paid vacation days (increases with longevity), 12 paid sick days per year, enrollment in Washington State LEOFF2 Retirement, Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance provided for employee; employee contributes 10% for eligible dependent's medical insurance.