Title
Lateral Firefighter Hiring Process
Recommended Action
Staff Recommendation:
Move to approve the lateral firefighter hiring process.
Report
Staff Contact:
Fire Chief Matt Morris, Olympia Fire Department, 360.753.8466
Nicole Camus, Interim Director, Human Resources 360.753.8213
Background
The fire department is seeking to fill multiple firefighter vacancies. The department wishes to hire lateral firefighters. The proposed hiring process includes:
• Minimum Qualifications Screening to be conducted by panel (Pass/Fail)
• Oral Interview (scored) (100% of register rank)
• Certify Register
• Referral of Names (Rule of 3)
• Chief’s interview
• Background Check
• Conditional Job Offer
o Phase II Psychological Evaluation
o Medical Exam
o Official Job Offer
o CPAT must be completed by time of hire
AFTER HIRE
o Four-week fire academy
Findings:
The proposed process allows for the efficient and fair processing of lateral firefighters consistent with civil service rules.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends implementing the process outlined above to establish a lateral firefighter register.
Policy Reference:
Civil Service Rules, Rule IV, Examinations
Civil Service Rules, Rule V, Registers