If you would like to schedule a Ride-Along, please review the requirements and request procedure below:

1. You must be at least 18 years old.
2. Write a letter of request and include the following:
   
       a.  A business reason why you would like to go on a Ride-Along.
       b.  Date(s) that you would like to schedule the Ride-Along for.
           (at least 2 weeks out from the date you send the letter)
       c.  Whether you want to ride with an Aid Crew or a Fire crew.  (You may
            specify a particular station or unit that you would like to ride with
            but it is not required.)
3. If your request is accepted and a Ride-Along is scheduled, you will be required to sign a Seattle Fire Department Release Form.
4. You are not eligible for a Ride-Along if you are currently in the Seattle Fire Department application or pre-employment screening process.

Send your request letter to:

Assistant Fire Chief of Operations
Seattle Fire Department
301 Second Avenue South
Seattle, WA 98104 USA

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Last Modified:   October 12, 2012