Title
Approval of Lateral Firefighter Register
Recommended Action
Staff Recommendation:
Move to approve the certification of the Lateral Firefighter-Paramedic Register effective August 19, 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 and applied through the Workday posting. Thirty-eight (38) candidates applied, fifteen (15) did not meet qualifications, and twenty-three (23) were invited to interview. Nineteen (19) candidates participated in the interview and four (4) candidates withdrew prior to interview. Seven (7) candidates passed the interview and proceeded to a chief’s interview. Two (2) candidates passed the chief’s interview and two (2) candidates have been placed on the register.
One (1) candidate was Male, and one (1) candidate was Unknown. One (1) candidate was White/Caucasian, and one (1) candidate was Unknown. The interview panel consisted of OFD Lieutenant Derek Johnson, OFD Firefighter Jenna Norwood, OFD Fire Prevention Officer Stephen Senna, and OFD Master Mechanic Kolton Olinger. 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:
Two (2) candidates successfully met the qualifications, passed the oral board, and passed the chief’s interview. Two (2) candidates have been placed on the register in accordance with scores of 79.17 - 80.00.
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