Summary

Protects life and property by performing firefighting, emergency aid, hazardous materials, and fire prevention duties. Maintains equipment, apparatus, and facilities.

Job Description (PDF)

Essential Job Functions

Essential functions and duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

Performs firefighting activities including driving fire apparatus, operating pumps and related equipment, laying hose, and performing fire combat, containment and extinguishment tasks, which includes structural, wildland, and other fire suppression, and EMS.
Performs emergency aid activities including administering first aid and providing other assistance as required.
Participates in drills, attends classes in firefighting, EMS, hazardous materials, and related subjects.
Receives and relays fire calls and alarms. Operates radio and other communication equipment.
Participates in the inspection of buildings, hydrants, and other structures in fire prevention programs.
Performs general maintenance work in the upkeep of fire facilities, apparatus, and equipment; cleans and washes walls and floors; vacuums rugs and carpets, cleans and sanitizes restrooms and showers, cares for grounds around stations; makes minor repairs; washes, hangs and dries hose; washes, cleans, polishes, maintains and tests apparatus and equipment and other maintenance duties as directed by the Chief or their designee.
Assists in developing plans for special assignments such as emergency preparedness, communications, training programs, firefighting, hazardous materials, pre-fire plans and emergency aid activities.
Presents programs to the community on safety, medical, and fire prevention topics.
Performs salvage operations such as throwing salvage covers, sweeping water, and removing debris.

The above list of essential functions, duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive. Omission of specific statements of functions, duties, or responsibilities does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related to, or a logical assignment to the position.

Special Requirements

Must be twenty-one (21) years of age or older at time of hire.
No felony convictions or disqualifying criminal history.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must be able to read and write the English language.
Ability to meet Departmental physical standards.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Experience:

Two (2) years of experience as a career, wildland, paid-on-call, or volunteer firefighter.

Training, licensing, or certifications:

Must possess a valid Washington state driver's license without record of suspension or revocation in any state. Must possess current automobile insurance.
Must currently possess the following certifications:

Washington State E.V.I.P. OR must obtain within probationary year.
FSAC Firefighter I certification or equivalent recruit school certificate to FFI standard. OR must obtain IFSAC FFI within probationary year.
Wildland Red Card, Firefighter II or higher OR must obtain within probationary year.
Washington State Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) OR must obtain within probationary year.

Proposed Eligibility List Testing Timeline

July 31 Job Announcement

August 31 Cover Letter, Resume, & Application Packet received by 4:30 pm

September 10 Knowledge Assessment (Written Test) 6:00 pm @ Selah Fire Station 21 (206 West Fremont Ave. Selah, WA 98942). Knowledge Assessment will consist of questions from IFSTA Essentials of Firefighting 7th Edition and National Registry EMT

September 15 and 16 Oral Board Interviews @ Selah Fire Station 21

September 23 Civil Service Meeting to Certify Candidate Ranking

September 25 Candidates Notified of Ranking

If there is a position opening within 12 months of list certification, the following will be scheduled:

TBD Chiefs’ Interviews of Finalists

TBD Candidate job offer contingent on LEOFF 2 Physical Examination, Physical Agility Test (Combat Challenge), and Background Investigation to follow

TBD Anticipated Starting Date

The City reserves the right to make minor changes to this schedule as necessary.

The following items are required to be delivered by 4:30 pm on Monday, August 31, 2026 to:

Human Resources Attn: Michelle Damron, Selah City Hall, 115 West Naches Ave., Selah, WA 98942

Application Packet (PDF)

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