Become a
FIREFIGHTER
for the City of Spokane
Current Hiring Status
The hiring window for the 2026 spring academy has closed.
As of 2026, the City of Spokane will conduct written testing directly and will no longer use PST scores for firefighter recruitment.
Please check back for future hiring dates. You can sign up to be notified when the next recruitment opportunity opens by visiting our job notification page, selecting “Fire & EMS” as the category, clicking “Subscribe,” and entering your details.
We will continue to accept verifiable CPAT results from any IAFF-licensed provider.
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.
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: Apply to the City of Spokane’s job posting on governmentjobs.com.
Step 2: Take and pass the in-person City of Spokane written test.
Step 3: Fill out your personal history statment and take and pass the CPAT from an IAFF-accredited agency.