Title
Approval of Entry-Level Firefighter-Paramedic Register
Recommended Action
Staff Recommendation:
Move to approve the certification of the Entry-Level Firefighter-Paramedic Register effective March 31, 2026
Report
Staff Contact:
Hillory Flowers, Interim Fire Chief, Olympia Fire Department, 360.753.8300
Telli Norton, Senior Human Resources Generalist/Chief Examiner, 360.709.2775
Background:
Based on Civil Service Rule V, Registers, Initial Eligibility Lists, initial eligibility lists were established with candidates who successfully met the qualifications of Entry-Level Firefighter-Paramedic and applied through Public Safety Testing. Thirty-five (35) candidates applied and thirty-five (35) were invited to interview. Eleven (11) candidates participated in the interview. Ten (10) candidates passed the interview and proceeded to a medical skills assessment. Seven (7) candidates passed the medical skills assessment and advanced to the chief’s interview. Three (3) candidates passed the chief’s interview. Three (3) candidates have been placed on the register.
Three (3) candidates were Male and three (3) candidates were White/Caucasian. The interview panel consisted of OFD Battalion Chief, Jason Waters OFD Lieutenant Jordan Wernet, OFD Firefighter-Paramedic Roy Rubio, and community member Chayle Turner. The medical skills assessment panel consisted of OFD Battalion Chief Matt Gantenbein, OFD Firefighter/Paramedic, Elliott Townsend, OFD Firefighter/Paramedic, Ciaran Keogh, and Lacey Fire District Assistant Chief of Medical Services, Michael Hughes. The chief’s interview panel consisted of OFD Deputy Fire Chief, Hillory Flowers and OFD Assistant Fire Chief of EMS, Kevin Maltz.
Findings:
Three (3) candidates successfully met the qualifications, passed the oral board, and passed the chief’s interview. Three (3) candidates have been placed on the register in accordance with scores of 82.14 - 92.33.
Policy Reference:
□ RCW 41.12.040(9), Organization of Commission-Secretary-Powers and Duties of Commission
□ Civil Service Rules, Rule IV, Examinations
□ Civil Service Rules, Rule V, Registers