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Pullman Fire Department - Lateral Firefighter Paramedic
Last updated on March 29, 2026
PST Partner Agency since March 05, 2019
Vacancies: 3
Important Information
The City of Pullman Civil Service Commission is accepting test results for the positions of Lateral Firefighter/Paramedic. Oral boards are scheduled when the current eligibility list is exhausted or expires, whichever comes first.
ONLY the CPAT is required for Lateral Transfer applications; the written exam is not required. An application through the City of Pullman's website is optional.
The City of Pullman is offering a $10,000 signing bonus for lateral hires.
We will accept any recognized, verifiable CPAT with supporting documentation. CPAT completion must have been within 12 months. Please upload supporting documents to your candidate profile and send to Pullman Fire.
Please contact HR if you have reserve preference points that need to be included.
PLEASE NOTE: If you have any questions or concerns regarding the disqualifiers, please contact the Civil Service Secretary/Chief Examiner at civilservice@pullman-wa.gov.
Community Information
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.
Department Information
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.
Job Description
The City of Pullman is
offering a $10,000 signing bonus for all lateral hires!
**Please read entire
announcement before applying**
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
.
The City of Pullman is
offering a $10,000 signing bonus for all lateral hires!
Lateral-Transfer
Qualifications, in addition to the qualifications above, include:
·
Meet the minimum qualifications for entry level and, in
addition:
·
Successful completion of a fire academy that
meets all the requirements for Firefighter 1 and 2 certifications as
established in NFPA 1001 and NFPA 472 as determined by hiring authority. Firefighters not certified as IFSAC/Pro Board
Firefighter 1 and 2 must complete the certification process before the end of
the trial period.
·
Currently
employed as a firefighter with a fire protection agency.Minimum of two years of
full-time structural firefighting and paramedic experience in a jurisdiction
similar in size or larger than the City of Pullman, or equivalent as determined
by hiring authority.
Possession
of current certification as either an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B,
AEMT, or Paramedic, hiring authority to determine required certification
level at time of announcement) in the state of residence or national
registry and able to obtain equivalent level of certification as
recognized by the state of Washington within 3 months of appointment.
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
Selection Process:
Step 1: Apply, Schedule,
and Complete Written Test Prior to April 15, 2026.
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.
All candidates must test by
April 15, 2026. The Pullman Civil Service Commission will pull scores on April
16, 2026. 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 April 15, 2026. The CPAT must have been
completed no more than 12 months prior to the deadline date of April 15, 2026.
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 (May 27, 2026).
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.
Recruitment Timeline:
Task
Deadline
Submit Application via PST,
NTN, or City of Pullman website
April 15, 2026
Schedule and complete PST or NTN written test (entry-level and
internal reserve candidates)
April 15, 2026
Complete CPAT from licensed
administrator
April 15, 2026
Chief Examiner compiles top 10 external entry-level candidates
from each testing platform AND identifies all qualifying reserve firefighters
who scored 70% or above on written exam
April 16, 2026
Panel Interview for invited
candidates (entry-level, internal reserve, and lateral)
May 5–6, 2026
Civil Service approval of eligibility lists
May 27, 2026
Notification to candidates
of final placement on eligibility list(s)
Pullman Fire Department - Lateral 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
Salary Information
Lateral - $6385-$7760/month DOE (plus 11% for paramedic certification). Education Incentive 2% and 4% depending on level of degree.
Benefit Information
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.
Pullman Fire Department - Lateral Firefighter Paramedic Requirements
Category
Requirement
Required at time of...
Test
Hire
Written Examination
No, not required
Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT)
Yes, required as described below
We will accept any recognized, verifiable CPAT with supporting documentation. CPAT completion must have been within 12 months. Please upload your qualifying documentation.
PST Personal History Statement
PHS must be completed prior to being selected for oral boards.
Minimum Age
21
Citizenship
US Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident.
High School Grad/ GED
Yes
Driver's License Required
Yes
Felony Conviction(s) as an Adult
No felony convictions.
Felony Conviction(s) as a Juvenile
Juvenile felony convictions will be carefully reviewed.
Ability to Read, Speak & Write the English Language
Yes
College Requirement
No
Prior Experience Requirement
Meet the minimum qualifications for entry level and, in addition:
Successful completion of a fire academy that meets all the requirements for Firefighter 1 and 2 certifications as established in NFPA 1001 and NFPA 472 as determined by hiring authority. Firefighters not certified as IFSAC/Pro Board Firefighter 1 and 2 must complete the certification process before the end of the trial period.
Currently employed as a firefighter with a fire protection agency.
Two years of full-time firefighting experience, or equivalent as determined by hiring authority.
Possession of current certification as either an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B, AEMT, or Paramedic, hiring authority to determine required certification level at time of announcement) in the state of residence or national registry and able to obtain equivalent level of certification as recognized by the state of Washington within 3 months of appointment.
Firefighter 1 Certification
Yes
Paramedic Certification
Yes
Prior FF Experience Required
Yes
Other
Ability to perform all physical requirements of the position. Candidates must meet the minimum requirements of Section 41.08.070 of the Revised Code of Washington.
.
CPAT
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
Pullman Fire Department - Lateral Firefighter Paramedic 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.
Category
Disqualifier
Criminal Activity
Automatic
Any adult felony conviction.
Potential
Adult misdemeanor convictions will be carefully reviewed.
Potential
Juvenile felony conviction will be carefully reviewed.
Automatic
Been convicted of any crime under a domestic violence statue.
Automatic
Unlawful sexual misconduct.
Employment
Automatic
Lied during any stage of the hiring process.
Automatic
Falsified his or her application, personal history questionnaire, or any other forms during hiring process.
Contact Information
Pullman Fire Department - Lateral Firefighter Paramedic
620 S. Grand Avenue
Pullman, WA 99163
Whitman County 509-332-8172
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.
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