You do not need prior experience to apply, but the process is competitive. Consider gaining experience as a volunteer firefighter with neighboring agencies and completing CPR or First Aid training.

No. EMT certification is not required to apply. Candidates selected for hire will receive EMT training during the recruit academy at no cost.

Not necessarily. Background information, including criminal and driving history, is reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Candidates must be able to legally operate a vehicle in Washington State and provide a valid driver’s license prior to hire.

Yes. You will receive a probationary firefighter salary while attending the academy. All training and equipment costs are covered by the District.

The academy is typically 21 weeks, including EMT training.
Recruits work a 40-hour week, usually four 10-hour days.

All required documents, including CPAT certification and veteran preference documentation, must be attached at the time of application. Late submissions are not accepted.

We do not have paper applications available, the applications must be completed online. For technical assistance, please contact NEOGOV customer service at 1-855-524-5627 or email [email protected].

Please contact our HR Division at [email protected].

Due to the number of applicants we receive, we do not schedule station visits or ride-alongs. People are welcome to stop by any station informally to ask questions.

The only requirements are valid CPAT, driver’s license, and DD214 if applicable. No other attachments are required and they will not be considered.

Yes, the service 2 is a valid, officially recognized substitute.

We can accept an active duty letter in lieu of the DD214.

An entry-level applicant who meets the requirement for a lateral position may be hired with lateral pay at step 2, but will still go through the entry level academy with the class.

We accept passing CPAT results from nationally recognized (by IAFF/IAFC) providers, including (but not limited to) NTN and PST. (CA-JAC, conducted by FCTC in California, or Thurston County Fire Dept, for example)

• • • 1. NTN: Go to  https://candidates.nationaltestingnetwork.com/#/exams or call 1-206-428-3265
    • 2. PST: Go to www.publicsafetytesting.com or call 1-866-447-3911

The CPAT must be less than 12 months old as of the date of application. If you apply on or after the date it expires, you will need a new one. If you apply before that date, it is still valid.

For this position, the CPAT and Veteran’s Preference documentation (if applicable) are the only documents that must be uploaded at the time of application.

Central Pierce Fire & Rescue is holding our own recruitment. We are not contracted with National Testing Network (NTN) for the purpose of recruitment and we do not use NTN for testing . You should be able to schedule and take the CPAT through them as an individual without being affiliated with any specific department.  Public Safety Testing is another option.

Yes. You must submit a valid Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) certification with your application. The certification must be less than 12 months old.

Letters and screenshots containing all these components are acceptable.

In fairness to all candidates, we are unable to make exceptions to the requirement of the CPAT being attached to the application when it is originally submitted. If it doesn’t work out this recruitment, you can sign up to be notified of future opportunities on our website, here.

In fairness to all candidates, we are unable to make exceptions to the requirement of the CPAT being attached to the application when it is originally submitted. If it doesn’t work out this recruitment, you can sign up to be notified of future opportunities on our website, here.

No, we are unable to accept duplicate applications or emailed CPAT results after your application is submitted.