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 September 16, 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 Entry-Level Firefighter-Paramedic and applied internally following an announcement regarding a paramedic school opportunity. Three (3) candidates applied and three (3) were invited to interview. Three (3) candidates participated, and three (3) candidates passed. Three (3) candidates have been placed on the register.
Two candidates were Female and one (1) candidate was Male. One (1) candidate was White/Caucasian, one (1) candidate was Two or More Races, and one (1) candidate Preferred Not to Answer. The interview panel consisted of OFD Paramedic Lieutenant Kevin Maltz, OFD Assistant Fire Chief of EMS, Hillory Flowers and Medic One Representative, Chris Clem.
Findings:
Three (3) candidates successfully met the qualifications and passed the interview. Three (3) candidates have been placed on the register in accordance with scores of 85.00-95.00.
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