Paramedic / Firefighter full-time

CITY OF PULLMAN, WASHINGTON FIREFIGHTER / PARAMEDIC The City of Pullman is offering a $10,000 signing bonus for all lateral hires!
The Pullman Fire Department in Pullman, Washington, is seeking qualified individuals for the position of Firefighter Paramedic. This role encompasses a range of responsibilities, including fire suppression, emergency medical services, and community safety initiatives.
Entry Level Minimum Qualifications include: High school graduate or G.Be a United States citizen or hold appropriate documentation to work in the United States.
Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend the English language.
Current Washington State or National Registry EMT-P by the application deadline. Valid Driver’s License by the date of the application deadline. Successfully pass a mandatory pre-employment Medical Physical.
Successfully pass the Washington State Fire Academy if applicable.
Meet the minimum qualifications for entry level and, in addition:
Successful completion of a fire academy that meets all the requirements for Firefighter 1 and 2 certifications as established in NFPA 1001 and NFPA 472, as determined by the hiring authority. Firefighters not certified as IFSAC/Pro Board Firefighter 1 and 2 must complete the certification process before the end of the trial period.
Currently employed as a firefighter with a fire protection agency.
Minimum of two years of full-time structural firefighting and paramedic experience in a jurisdiction similar in size or larger than the City of Pullman, or equivalent as determined by hiring authority.
Salary and Benefits: Pay and benefits for the Pullman Fire Department are determined by collective bargaining agreements between the City of Pullman and IAFF Local 1892.
Education Incentive: 2% and 4% for associates' and bachelor’s degrees, respectively
108 hours of annual flexible paid leave with the ability to cash out annually.
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
Top Tier Health Insurance and Vision plan starting as low as $0.00 for a $100 deductible
Dental for $0.00 for employee and dependents
Life & Accidental Death & Disability insurance
LEOFF2 Retirement Plan
Apply, Schedule, and complete the written test The initial testing process is conducted by Public Safety Testing and/or National Testing Network. Entry-level candidates must pass a written examination with a score of 70% or higher. however, they must still apply via either Public Safety Testing, National Testing Network, or on the City of Pullman website.

Panel Interview Candidates who have successfully completed the previous steps and scored in the top 10 candidates (subject to change) with their respective testing platform will be considered for a panel interview. Chief’s interview If there are open positions available, a Fire Chief’s panel will interview and select candidates using the established Pullman Civil Service guidelines. Additional Information: New employees will be sent to a fire academy and will receive IFSAC Firefighter 1, 2, and Haz Mat Operations certifications. Lateral employees may be required to complete all or a portion of a fire academy as determined by the hiring authority.
Individuals applying for preference points shall notify the Chief Examiner at time of application. Veteran’s preference points shall be accorded as required by R.The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.
Andrew Chiavaras - Assistant Chief, Pullman Fire Department, Andrew.