The Tukwila Fire Department
is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, or
disability, in employment or the provision of services. Shift Officers and
Firefighters are members of I.A.F.F.
Local 2088.
The City of Tukwila Fire Department encourages both entry firefighter applicants and experienced firefighters to apply for positions with the department.
Salaries & Benefits
| Probationary Firefighter (Entry Level) | $5081 per month |
| Firefighter Third Class | $5399 per month |
| Firefighter Second Class | $5716 per month |
| Firefighter First Class | $6351 per month |
| Captain/Inspector | $7304 per month |
| Battalion Chief | $8257 per month |
- Medical/Dental Insurance
- Optical Plan
- Life Insurance
- Holiday Pay
- Deferred Compensation Program
- Credit Union Membership Option
- LEOFF II Retirement Plan
- Vacation and Sick Leave
- Uniform and Education Allowances
- Section 125 Flexible Benefits Plan Available
For the Entry Firefighter Applicant:
Minimum Qualifications:
- US Citizenship
- Ability to read and write the English language
- Be at least 18 years of age at the time of application
- High school graduate or GED equivalency
- Have or be able to obtain a WA driver's license
- Driving record free of suspensions or revocations
- No felony convictions
♦ Follow this link for information on the application/testing process
For the Lateral (Experienced) Firefighter Applicant:
Minimum Qualifications:
- US Citizenship
- Ability to read and write the English language
- Be at least 18 years of age at the time of application
- High school graduate or GED equivalency
- Have or be able to obtain a WA driver's license
- Driving record free of suspensions or revocations
- No felony convictions
- Must have minimum of 18 months FT job experience as a paid professional firefighter with an active paid municipal fire department or fire protection district within past 36 months
- Must have completed a Washington state-recognized fire recruit training academy
- Must possess valid FF I certification
NOTE:
Lateral firefighter appointees will have their training and experience evaluated to determine at which class level the initial appointment will be made. Each lateral employee will serve a one-year probation period before being allowed to test to the next highest class.
- Any qualified lateral firefighter who has been employed by another fire department for four years or longer will enter the Tukwila Fire Department as a second class firefighter. The first year of employment will be considered the probationary year during which the firefighter will be evaluated. At the end of the probationary year, the firefighter will be given an examination to advance to first class
- Any qualified lateral firefighter who has been employed by another fire department for less than four years will enter the Tukwila Fire Department as a third class firefighter. The first year of employment will be considered the probationary year during which the firefighter will be evaluated. At the end of the probationary year, the firefighter will either be given the examination to advance to first class or allowed to advance to second class without a test. The determination will be made based on the probationary evaluations.
Continuous Testing Process:
We offer open and continuous testing for lateral (experienced) firefighter applicants. Our initial testing process is made up of two parts: A written examination and an oral board. The two-hour written examination consists of 100 multiple choice questions based on IFSTA Essentials 4th Edition, followed by a one-hour oral board with the fire department administrative team. The physical ability assessment will be replaced by a more comprehensive medical examination post-offer.
Candidates will be placed on the continuous Lateral Firefighter Eligibility List for a one-year period of time based on their cumulative testing scores, which will consist of 40 percent of the written score and 60 percent of the oral board score. A score of 70 percent or better on each test component is required for placement on the List. Candidates will remain on the list until such time as one of the following conditions applies: Window of eligibility has lapsed if not currently employed as a firefighter; candidate’s one-year testing date window has elapsed; candidate has declined an offer; or a background investigation provides cause for removal.
♦ Open continuous testing is available
For more information please contact the Civil Service Examiner, 6200 Southcenter Blvd., Tukwila WA 98188, (206) 433-1844, civilservice@ci.tukwila.wa.us
