Washington State Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification or proof of EMT course completion is required at the time of application, but it is required before a candidate can be hired.  The Department offer enrollment in an EMT course to a limited number of candidates.

Candidates who hold out of state or National Registry EMT certifications must secure Washington State reciprocity.   View/Download the EMS Reciprocity Requirements for King County and Washington State (PDF).

The following organizations offer EMT courses:

The Public Health Department of Seattle and King County is offering EMT Scholarships - View the Flyer for details (PDF)