Title
Approval of Lateral Firefighter-Paramedic Register
Recommended Action
Staff Recommendation:
Move to approve the certification of the Lateral Firefighter-Paramedic Register effective June 17, 2025
Report
Staff Contact:
Matt Morris, 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 Lateral Firefighter-Paramedic and applied through the Workday posting. Twenty-five (25) candidates applied and thirteen (13) were invited to interview. Twelve (12) candidates participated in the interview and one (1) candidate withdrew prior to interview. Four (4) candidates passed the interview and proceeded to a 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. Two (2) candidates were White/Caucasian, and one (1) candidate was Hispanic/Latino. The interview panel consisted of OFD Paramedic Lieutenant Wade Glenn, OFD Lieutenant Tristan Mundwiler, OFD Firefighter Jenna Norwood, and community member/Medic One representative, Daphne Reaves-Ward. One (1) candidate was interviewed on 6/4/25 with the Entry-Level candidates due to conflict on 6/3/25. This candidate had OFD Firefighter-Paramedic Noah Skartvedt in place of OFD Firefighter Jenna Norwood. The chief’s interview panel consisted of OFD Assistant Fire Chief of EMS, Hillory Flowers and OFD Assistant Fire Chief of Training, Chad Boulay.
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 79.64-91.96.
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