Minimum Qualifications

The requirements listed below are not required at the time of application, but are required before a candidate can be hired.

  • Minimum Age: Candidates must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Education: Candidates must have a high school diploma or must have passed an equivalency test (G.E.D.).
  • License: Candidates must possess a valid Driver's License.
  • EMT Certification: Candidates must have a current Washington state EMT certification or be eligible for certification sponsorship upon hire. The Seattle Fire Department will offer an EMT course to selected candidates who do not meet the EMT requirement. For more information, see: EMT requirement.
  • Meet or exceed established standards throughout the hiring process.

Questions

Questions about the hiring process should be directed to the Seattle Fire Department Recruitment Office via email to SFD.Recruitment@seattle.gov.

Fire Department

Harold Scoggins, Fire Chief
Address: 301 2nd Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98104
Mailing Address: 301 2nd Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98104
Phone: (206) 386-1400
FireChiefOffice@seattle.gov
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The Seattle Fire Department (SFD) has 33 fire stations located throughout the City. SFD deploys engine companies, ladder companies, and aid and medic units to mitigate loss of life and property resulting from fires, medical emergencies, and other disasters.