Become a
FIREFIGHTER
for the City of Spokane
Current Hiring Status
The Spokane Fire Department is accepting applications for a Spring 2026 Academy.
Sign up for the Public Safety Tests on the Public Safety Testing website. After you’ve taken the PST, you can apply for the firefighter position with the City of Spokane.
Minimum Requirements to Apply
Age
You must be at least
18 years old at the time
of application.
driver's license
Applicants must
possess a valid driver's
license.
Education
You must have a
high school diploma
or equivalent.
Public Safety Test
Applicants must pass
both the written and
physical PST tests.
Salary & Benefits
Entry-level firefighters start at step 1 pay and increase to the next step on their work anniversary for the first 3 years. After five years of service, firefighters receive another step with longevity pay increases every 5 years after that. Firefighters working for a special unit or position will also receive a percentage increase for working in that specialty.
Starting Pay
Start of Year 2
Start of Year 3
$67,254
$78,486
$90,172
Annually
Annually
Annually
Insurance
Excellent medical, vision,
and dental for
you and your family.
Retirement
LEOFF II Retirement Pension
and 457 Deferred
Compensation with employer
match
Schedule
Firefighters work a
schedule of 24 hours
on, 72 hours off.
Compensation
Entry-level firefighters
receive competitive wages
with longevity pay and
many opportunities to promote.
Hiring Process
How to Apply
Step 1: Sign up for the written Public Safety Test
Step 2: Sign up for the CPAT through Public Safety Testing
Step 3: Take and pass the written and physical tests
Step 4: Apply for the position with the City of Spokane on governmentjobs.com