Civil Service Commission, Sept. 10, 2026

The Tumwater City Civil Service Commission held a meeting on September 10, 2026, focusing primarily on personnel certification and hiring processes for the fire and police departments. The commission approved various candidate lists, including lateral firefighter and police officer exam plans, entry-level and certified police officer lists, and a firefighter to firefighter paramedic promotional list. Discussions included the approval of exam plans, candidate background investigations, and the process for filling vacancies. The fire department also provided updates on paramedic training and a mobile structure project with city financing. The police department reported progress in filling vacancies and highlighted community engagement efforts with updated school resource officer vehicles. Motions to approve candidate lists and exam plans were unanimously passed, enabling continued recruitment and promotions within the departments.