College Place Civil Service Commission approves opening 2026 firefighter eligibility testing; consent agenda passed

The College Place Civil Service Commission approved a consent agenda and voted to open the 2026 firefighter eligibility testing process during a brief virtual meeting called to order at 12:01 p.m. Thursday, April 23, 2026.

Commission Chair Kelly called the meeting to order and asked the clerk to take roll. The clerk confirmed Commission Chair Kelly and Commissioner Wiggins were present, Commission Vice Chair Boyle was not present, and HR Director Amber Brooker and HR Assistant Daishree Smith Smith were in attendance. The clerk said the commission had a quorum.

The consent agenda — which included approving the April 23 agenda, the March 12 minutes and payroll for March 2026 — was moved by Commissioner Wiggins and seconded; the motion carried by voice vote.

A staff member described the request from the fire department. "The current eligibility list doesn't expire until July 9, but the fire department has requested that we start a little bit early to avoid fire season and to avoid the heat," the staff member said. The staff member added, "The only thing that is changing on the fire eligibility testing is the dates." The commission voted to open the firefighter eligibility list for 2026; Commissioner Wiggins moved the action and Commission Chair Kelly seconded it. The motion passed.

When asked whether there are any open positions right now, the staff member replied there are none; establishing the eligibility list was described as a proactive step so the list is ready if openings occur.

A motion to conclude the meeting was made and seconded, and the commission adjourned at 12:05 p.m.

No public comments were recorded during the meeting.