Civil Service Commission, Oct. 8, 2026

The Tumwater Civil Service Commission meeting, identified in the title as October 8, 2026 (metadata lists October 9), approved the September minutes and several personnel eligibility lists: certified and entry-level police officers, deputy chief, lateral police officers, and paramedic firefighters. The commission also approved the entry-level firefighter exam plan, including testing and interview stages, scoring criteria, and a planned eligibility list for commission review in April 2027. Police and fire chiefs reported on recruitment, hiring, training, and staffing progress. These were personnel actions; no contracts, purchases, or procurement approvals were identified.

The commissioners also discussed progress on a temporary structure at the North End fire station and the possibility of adapting City Hall into a larger public-safety facility. Construction timing and space needs were discussed, but no budget, contract, or procurement action was presented or approved.