| Employment |
| 1. |
When will Seattle Fire begin taking applications for Entry-Level Firefighters?
Answer |
| 2. |
When
will the written test be scheduled? Answer |
3. |
How do I transfer Firefighter, Paramedic
or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification from another
jurisdiction? Answer |
4. |
Will Firefighter, Paramedic or EMT certification help me with
employment as a Seattle Firefighter?
Answer |
5. |
Do I have to go through Recruit School if I am already employed
as a Firefighter, Paramedic or EMT?
Answer |
| 6. |
How do I become a Paramedic
in Seattle?
Answer |
| 7. |
Which schools offer classes to become an EMT
or Paramedic?
Answer |
| 8. |
Can I volunteer as a Firefighter in
Seattle?
Answer |
| 9. |
Will a criminal record prevent me from applying for a job as a
Seattle Firefighter? Answer |
| Fire Prevention |
| 1. |
How do I submit a complaint about:
Answer
- fire code or fire permit violations
- trash build up at a home or business
- locked exit doors
- bars on windows with no quick-release latch
|
| 2. |
Are fireworks legal in Seattle? Answer |
| 3. |
How do I dispose of fireworks, explosives and ammunition? Answer |
| 4. |
Who do I notify about a fire hydrant covered with weeds or
brush?
Answer |
| 5. |
Where can I find information about the My
Permit Required Confined Space Entry Program? Answer |
6. |
How far is the nearest fire station and fire hydrant from my
house?
Answer |
| Medic One & CPR Training |
| 1. |
How do I donate to the Seattle Fire
Department’s Medic One program? Answer |
| 2. |
How do I receive CPR certification? Answer |
| 3. |
How do I replace lost CPR certification
documents?
Answer |
| Visiting and Ride-A-Longs |
| 1. |
Where do I buy a Fire Department T-shirt or
sweatshirt? Answer |
| 2. |
Can I stay at a fire station when I visit
Seattle? Answer |
| 3. |
Can I tour a fire station? Answer |
| 4. |
Can I ride-a-long with a Paramedics or a Fire
crew?
Answer |
| Miscellaneous |
| 1. |
Does the Seattle Fire Department donate used
bunking gear or equipment? Answer |
| 2. |
When will the Apparatus Showcase on the web
site have new or updated pictures? Answer |
| 3. |
How do I find help installing a baby seat in
my car?
Answer |
| 4. |
I own a vacant structure that needs to be
demolished. Can the Fire Department use it for training?
Answer |
| 5. |
When viewing
Real-Time 911 or the
Emergency Reports, I see the emergency response types displayed
for the incidents but
what do they mean?
Answer |
|
|
Q |
When will Seattle Fire begin taking
applications for Entry-Level Firefighters? |
| A |
The Seattle Fire Department usually opens the
application process once a year. Check the
Employment
section of this web site on a
periodic basis if you are interested in applying. |
|
Q |
When will the written test be scheduled? |
| A |
The Seattle Public Safety Civil Service Commission
schedules the written tests. You may contact them at:
http://www.seattle.gov/pscsc/ or
by calling(206) 684-0334. |
| Q |
How do I transfer Firefighter, Paramedic or
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification from another
jurisdiction? |
| A |
Firefighter certification may help you succeed
as a Seattle Firefighter, however, you are still required to go
through the Department's
testing and
selection process and successfully complete
the
Recruit
Training Program if hired.
There is no reciprocity for prior experience with other agencies as
a Firefighter, Paramedic, Hazardous Materials Technician, Rescue
Specialist, etc.
For information about EMT Certification and EMT reciprocity
call King County
Medic One at 206-296-4860 or visit:
http://www.metrokc.gov/health/ems/training.htm |
|
Q |
Will Firefighter, Paramedic or EMT certification help me with
employment as a Seattle Firefighter? |
| A |
EMT certification is a requirement for
employment as a Seattle Firefighter. Any other fire or life safety
experience may help you pass the physical agility tests, interviews and
recruit training. However, there is no preference given to prior experience in
the tests or requirements for employment.
Please review our web site for
information regarding
Veterans’
preference on test scores.
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| Q |
Do I have to go through recruit school if I am already employed
as Firefighter, Paramedic or EMT? |
| A |
Yes. We do not support a lateral transfer hiring
program. All candidates are required to apply via the Department’s entry-level
testing process and attend our
Recruit Training
Program once offered
employment. |
| Q |
How do I become a Paramedic in Seattle? |
| A |
You must be
a Seattle Firefighter in order to become a Paramedic in the Seattle Fire
Department. Firefighters must serve three years in the Department before
they are eligible to apply for Paramedic training. Once a Seattle
firefighter is accepted into the Paramedic Program, they attend the
Medic
One Paramedic Training Program.
For information about becoming a Paramedic elsewhere in King County
please
contact the
King County Medic One office.
For a list of approved
EMT training programs you should contact the
Washington State Department of
Health or the King
County Emergency Services Division.
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| Q |
Which schools offer classes to become an EMT or Paramedic? |
| A |
Many community colleges around the country
and in Washington State offer
Firefighter I, EMT, and other training. The
University of Washington is the only
school in Seattle that offers qualified
classes for Paramedics. You must be a
Seattle Frefighter to attend the
Paramedic training.
Learn more about Seattle
Fire's EMT Certification Requirement and view of
list of schools
that provide EMT Certification training.
For Basic Firefighter Training you can contact
your local community college or the
Washington
State Fire Marshal.
|
| Q |
Can I volunteer as a Firefighter in Seattle? |
| A |
The Seattle Fire Department
does not support a volunteer or intern Firefighter program. However the
Department does offer a Senior Fire Cadet program and a
Company 511 Fire Cadet
Program.
You
may also visit the Washington State Firefighter's Association for volunteer
opportunities in the area.
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| Q |
Will a criminal record prevent me from applying for a job as a
Seattle Firefighter? |
| A |
A misdemeanor or felony does not disqualify you
from applying to Seattle Fire
Department. Keep in mind that
the hiring process is very competitive and any
negative background
information will affect your chances of being offered a
position. |
| Q |
How do I submit a complaint about:
- fire code or fire permit violations
- trash build up at a home or business
- locked exit doors
- bars on windows with no quick-release latch
|
| A |
Contact the Fire Marshal’s Office at
206-386-1450 during business hours. |
| Q |
Are fireworks legal in Seattle? |
| A |
The sale,
possession, use or discharge of any fireworks or pyrotechnics special effects
in the City of Seattle is prohibited, except where authorized by a Seattle
Fire Department permit. If you see someone using illegal fireworks, call
9-1-1 and report the problem to the Seattle Police Department.
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| Q |
How do I dispose of fireworks, explosives and ammunition? |
| A |
Contact the Police
Department at 206-684-8980 for assistance with the appropriate disposal of fireworks, flares,
explosives, ammunition or weapons. |
|
Q |
Who do I notify about a fire hydrant covered with weeds or
brush? |
| A |
Please contact Seattle Public Utilities at
206-684-1800. Seattle Public Utilities owns and manages the fire hydrants in
the City of Seattle.
|
| Q |
Where can I find information about the My
Permit Required Confined Space Entry Program? |
| A |
The My Permit Required Confined Space Entry Program
applies to any individual, group of individuals, contractor
or employer that makes entry into permit required confined
spaces inside the City of Seattle. Seattle Fire
Department provides the following information for this
program:
Confined
Space User Info MS Word
Confined
Space User Info PDF |
|
Q |
How far is the nearest fire station and fire hydrant from my
house? |
| A |
You can locate the nearest fire station and
hydrant through the City’s main web site. Go to the MY NEIGHBORHOOD
section located on the home page of the City of Seattle web site and type in your address.
Look under "Public Safety and you will see
the location of the nearest fire station. To see
fire hydrants go to “zoom level 6”. There will be a list of hydrants and the
distance from your address at the bottom of the
screen.
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|
Q |
How do I donate to the Seattle Fire
Department’s Medic One program? |
| A |
Please send your donation to:
Seattle Fire Department
301 Second Avenue South
Seattle, Wa 98104
Donations
for emergency medical services can be made payable to the “Medic
One Gift
& Trust Fund”. Contributions for fire suppression and rescue activities should be made out to the “Fire and Hazard Mitigation Gift and Trust
Fund.
Seattle also has an Arson Dog
Program that you can donate to, or become a sponsor for. |
|
Q |
How do I receive CPR certification? |
| A |
The Seattle Fire Department's
Medic II Program provides
training classes in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and choking
techniques. Contact the Medic II Office at 206-684-7274 for
more information. |
|
Q |
How do I replace lost CPR certification
documents? |
| A |
Contact Seattle Fire Department's
Medic II office at
206-684-7274.
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| Q |
Where do I buy a Fire Department T-shirt or sweatshirt? |
| A |
The Firefighter’s Union,
Local 27, has an online store that
sells merchandise with their union logo or you can visit the Local 27 store at:
517 Second Avenue West, Seattle |
|
Q |
Can I stay at a fire station when I visit
Seattle? |
| A |
Please review the Seattle Fire Department's
Visitor Policy for information on extended visits. |
|
Q |
Can I tour a fire station? |
| A |
Scheduled tours of fire stations are available upon
request. Please review the
Station Tours information page. |
|
Q |
Can I ride-a-long with Paramedics or a Fire
crew? |
| A |
Seattle Fire Department does schedule ride-a-alongs.
For more information, please review the
Ride-A-Long Policy. |
|
Q |
Does the Seattle Fire Department donate used
bunking gear or equipment? |
| A |
The Department does not donate bunking gear or equipment.
Please contact the Fleets and Facilities Department at 206-684-0827
or visit the City of Seattle
Warehousing Services for surplus equipment.
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|
Q |
When will the Apparatus Showcase on the web
site have new or updated pictures? |
| A |
There is no dedicated staff or effort by the Fire
Department to take pictures of fire apparatus.
If you have an apparatus photo that you would like to have
considered for inclusion in the Apparatus Showcase, please review the
following:
1. Pictures must be in a digital file format (JPEG
Preferred).
2. E-Mail the photo
to Seattle Fire and include your name
if you would like credit for the
photo. (Seattle Fire does not pay for
use of photos)
3. Photos will be reviewed based on clarity, proximity to the
apparatus
and whether or not the apparatus is
currently assigned to a station.
3. Photos selected for inclusion in the Apparatus Showcase
are at the sole
discretion of Seattle Fire
Department.
|
|
Q |
How do I find help installing a baby seat in
my car? |
| A |
Contact the Safety Restraint
Coalition at 425-828-8975 for locations
near you that perform this
service. |
|
Q |
I own a vacant structure that needs to be
demolished. Can the Fire Department use it for training? |
| A |
Possibly. Seattle Fire Department do you
vacant structures to conduct training. From a single-family
residence to large commercial structures, these buildings provide
excellent training opportunities for Firefighters. For more
information contact the Seattle Fire Department Training Division at
206-386-1771 and visit our
Vacant Buildings
info page. |
|
Q |
When viewing
Real-Time 911 or the
Emergency Reports, I see the emergency response types displayed
for the incidents but
what do they mean? |
| A |
Seattle Fire does provide a list of the most
frequently used emergency response
codes. There is also a
printable version
of the list available in PDF
format. |
