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.
Interested candidates may apply to the recruitment on governmentjobs.com. If the minimum qualifications have been met, you will receive an email with details to sign-up for the in-person written test. We will not be offering any remote testing.
We will continue to accept verifiable CPAT results from any IAFF-licensed provider.
Current Hiring Status
We are now hiring entry-level firefighters.
Make sure to visit the apply page, hiring process page, and civil service test guide page before applying.
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.