Minimum Qualifications
Do you have what it takes to become a firefighter for the City of Spokane? Before you apply, make sure you meet the firefighter minimum qualifications and can pass all portions of the selection process.
Age
Must be at least 18 years old at the time of application. There is no upper age limit.
Education
A high school diploma or equivalent.
License
A valid driver’s license.
Experience
No firefighting experience necessary. EMT Certification not required.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to see, with or without corrective lenses, well enough to read fine print, such as maps, identify shapes at night such as house numbers and to distinguish shapes through smoky conditions.
- Ability to hear, with or without a hearing aid, and speak well enough to converse on a radio or telephone and give or receive orders in muffled conditions.
- Ability to climb a variety of ladders.
- Enough body mobility to maintain balance in precarious positions and to crawl in confined spaces.
- Enough manual dexterity to maintain and operate necessary equipment and tools.
- Enough strength to rescue heavy people while in protective clothing and carry equipment up a ladder.
- Tolerance and stamina to work under adverse, hazardous conditions, such as smoke, gas, heat, cold and confined spaces, for extended periods of time.
Pass All Portions of the Selection Process
Written PST
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Psychological Evaluation
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Physical Ability Test (CPAT)
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Drug Test
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Medical Evaluation
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EMT Certification
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Ready to Apply?
If you meet the firefighter minimum qualifications and believe you can pass all portions of the selection process, we hope you will apply with the City of Spokane! Click the button below to view the official job posting and apply.