SE Thurston Fire Authority - Lateral Firefighter
Last updated on October 12, 2024
PST Partner Agency since March 08, 2022
Vacancies: 1-2
Important Information
**NO WRITTEN REQUIRED FOR LATERAL FIREFIGHTERS**
SE Thurston Fire Authority (SETFA) has begun the testing process for establishing a career Lateral Firefighter/EMT hiring list, anticipating the hiring of 1-2 positions (between Lateral and/or Entry-Level) between 4th Quarter 2024/1st Quarter 2025.
Vacancies:
- 1-2 positions (between Lateral and/or Entry-Level), depending on budget. As well as establishing lists.
Important Dates (subject to change)
- Announcement: August 8th, 2024
- Applications Due: September 12, 2024 (3:30 p.m.)
- Oral Board / Assessment Lab: September 23-24, 2024
- Chiefs Interview: September 26, 2024
Minimum Qualifications:
- Visit SETFA Career Employment to view minimum qualifications.
**PROCESS**
Please read the following instructions carefully for applying for this position. Failure to follow these instructions will result in your application being denied.
To submit an application:
1. Visit SETFA Career Employment to obtain and download a PDF version of the application and Background Waiver online.
2. Complete the SE Thurston Fire application in its entirety. Ensure you sign the application.
3. Complete all the information on the Background Waiver. It must be notarized prior to submitting your application.
4. Submit the following documents with your application:
- Copy of your CPAT from PST (Public Safety Testing) or NTN (National Testing Network) taken within the last 12 months of the application deadline (September 12, 2023 – September 12, 2024).
- Copy of your High School Diploma or equivalent.
- If requesting Veterans’ Preference, a copy of DD214.
- Current 5-year driving abstract.
- Copy of your Emergency Medical Technician Certification or NREMT Certification. Out-of-state applicants must submit a copy of their state’s EMT certification or National Registry.
- Copy of your Firefighter I Certification. Out-of-state applicants must submit a copy of their state’s Firefighter I Certification.
- Copy of your HazMat OpsCertification. Out-of-state applicants must submit a copy of their state’s HazMat Ops Certification.
- Copy of your EVIP 3.0 Certification.
- Proof of completion of an academy.
- Other certifications listed under Desired Qualifications in the job descriptions.
5. The deadline for applying is September 12, 2024. Postmarks will not be accepted.
Submit your application and documents via:
- Email: hiring@setfa.org
- Hand-deliver or FEDEX/UPS: 709 Mill Rd SE, Yelm, WA 98597
- U.S. Postal Service: SE Thurston Fire Authority, P.O. Box 777, Yelm, WA 98507
Successful applicants should expect to participate in further testing processes including but not limited to:
- Interview
- Chief’s interview
- Background check
- Medical/Physical exam
- Psychological exam
- Drug testing
Important Notes
- Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of an extensive background check, employment reference check, verification of all applicable certifications, drug testing, and a psychological evaluation.
- Applicants claiming veterans’ preference points in accordance with RCW 41.04.010 must submit form DD214 or other official military separation documentation indicating an honorable discharge before the filing closes.
Questions? NO PHONE CALLS, email only: hiring@setfa.org
Important: Please add kkruse@setfa.org and kdenton@setfa.org to your safe sender list to avoid missing important emails.
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SE Thurston Fire Authority - Lateral Firefighter Requirements
| Category | Requirement | Required at time of... | |
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| Test | Hire | ||
| Written Examination |
No, not required |
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| Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) |
Yes, required as described below Must have passed and submitted a copy of your CPAT from PST (Public Safety Testing) or NTN (National Testing Network) taken within the last 12 months of the application deadline (September 12th, 2023 – September 12th, 2024). Please submit all required documentation during the application process. |
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| PST Personal History Statement |
Due by September 12th, 2024 |
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| Minimum Age | 18 | ||
| Citizenship |
US Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident or have the ability to legally work in the U.S. by the time of application. |
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| High School Grad/ GED | Yes | ||
| Driver's License Required |
Valid U.S. driver’s license (by hire date). Active duty military may use out-of-state licenses. |
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| Felony Conviction(s) as an Adult | None. | ||
| Felony Conviction(s) as a Juvenile | Will be carefully reviewed on a case by case basis | ||
| Ability to Read, Speak & Write the English Language | Yes | ||
| Vision Requirements | Correctable to 20/20 | ||
| College Requirement | No | ||
| Prior Experience Requirement |
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| EMT Certification |
Minimum of 2 (two) years of experience as a Washington State EMT or NREMT and in good standing. NOTICE:Be prepared to submit your supporting credential number and or certification to verify your credentails. |
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| Firefighter 1 Certification | IFSAC/ProBoard | ||
| Firefighter 2 Certification |
Desired Qualification:
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| Prior FF Experience Required |
Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Full-Time Professional Firefighter Twelve (12) months of consecutive employment within the last twenty-four (24) months with a municipal fire department, or fire district of similar size. Has completed an academy (Full-time career preferred) – All academies will be reviewed. |
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| Prior EMT Experience Required |
Minimum of 2 (two) years of experience as a Washington State EMT or NREMT and in good standing. NOTICE: Be prepared to submit your supporting credential number and or certification to verify your credentials. |
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| Current Hiring Status |
1-2 positions (between Lateral and/or Entry-Level) between 4th Quarter 2024/1st Quarter 2025. |
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| Body Decorations | Per Department policy, please contact agency for further questions. | ||
| CPAT |
Must have passed and submitted a copy of your CPAT from PST (Public Safety Testing) or NTN (National Testing Network) taken within the last 12 months of the application deadline (September 12th, 2023 – September 12th, 2024). |
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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 | ||
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SE Thurston Fire Authority - Lateral Firefighter
Contact a RecruiterAgency Test Requirements
Written Examination: No, not required
CPAT: Yes, required as described below
PST Personal History Statement:
Due by September 12th, 2024
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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
Please check back here frequently and ‘Like’ our Facebook page to stay updated.
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.
