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.

This position performs a variety of life and property protection work through the suppression and prevention of fires and in response to emergency aid calls while on shift. At the scene of a fire, work is performed under hazardous conditions involving smoke, heat, and cramped surroundings, generally requiring strenuous physical exertion. At the scene of a medical emergency or accident, firefighters attend to the public under stressful conditions involving trauma, suffering, and personal tragedies.

Entry Level Qualifications include:

o 21 years of age at the time of appointment.

o High school graduate or G.E.D.

o Be a United States citizen or hold appropriate documentation to work in the United States.

o Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend the English language.

o Current Washington State or National Registry EMT-B by date of testing. Able to obtain Washington State Certification within 90 days of hire if needed.

o Valid Driver’s License by date of testing. Able to obtain Washington License within 90 days of hire if needed. Good driving record as verified by a background investigation.

o Successfully pass a Medical Evaluation.

o Candidates must meet the minimum requirements of Section 41.08.070 of the Revised Code of Washington.

The successful candidate must demonstrate the following abilities: read, comprehend, and apply a variety of fire suppression, prevention, inspection, and emergency medical materials and information; develop skill in the use and care of a variety of mechanical operations; be able to reason and react quickly and calmly in emergency situations or situations involving personal danger; be able to learn and apply a variety of firefighting duties and methods, as well as skill in the use of firefighting equipment within a reasonable work test period; have physical strength and agility suffi­cient to perform the work required; maintain effective relations with fellow employees and with citizens from varied racial, ethnic, or economic backgrounds.

A COPY OF YOUR CURRENT EMT-B CERTIFICATION MUST ALSO BE INCLUDED WITH YOUR CITY OF PULLMAN APPLICATION.

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.

Lateral - $5,872-7,142/month DOE

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 dependents' medical insurance.