Become a
FIREFIGHTER
for the City of Spokane
Current Hiring Status
The City of Spokane is now accepting applications for the 2026 Academy. We are offering a FREE Written PST test on May 18th. There will also be slots to take the CPAT in Spokane on May 24th and 25th. You can sign up for the Public Safety Tests. After you’ve taken the PST, you can apply for the firefighter position with the City of Spokane
Please note: Your PST written test must be taken within 12 months of your application date. To ensure your test remains valid, we recommend waiting until the recruitment opens before completing the PST.
Minimum Requirements to Apply
Age
You must be at least
18 years old at the time
of application.
driver's license
Applicants must
posses 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.
Insurance
Excellent medical, vision,
and dental for
you and your family.
Insurance
Excellent medical, vision,
and dental for
you and your family.
Insurance
Excellent medical, vision,
and dental for
you and your family.
