Become a
FIREFIGHTER
for the City of Spokane
Testing Update
Spokane Fire no longer uses PST scores for hiring. Moving forward, we will conduct written testing in-house on an invitation basis only.
Qualified applicants will receive an email via info@governmentjobs.com inviting them to take the written Civil Service test. The test will be conducted in-person. We will not be offering any remote testing. You will have the option to self schedule the test on one of the following dates:
Tuesday, July 7th, 2026
Wednesday, July 8th, 2026
Friday, July 10th, 2026 – FULL
Saturday, July 11th, 2026
Tuesday, July 14th, 2026
Wednesday, July 15th, 2026
Testing dates and times are subject to change. Additional sessions may be made available depending on the number of applicants and testing space available.
We will continue to accept verifiable CPAT results from any IAFF-licensed provider.
Current Hiring Status
The application period is now closed. Please sign up for job notifications to receive an email when the next recruitment opens up.
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
$67,254
Start of Year 2
Start of Year 3
Start of Year 4
$78,486
$90,172
$101,879
Annually
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.
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: Take and pass the CPAT from an IAFF-accredited agency.