Resources for Current and Future Candidates

Hiring Events in King County

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Other Resources

Testing and Hiring Process


FireTEAM practice tests may be purchased here.

Prior to completing the CPAT (Candidate Physical Abilities Test), candidates are encouraged to review the CPAT Orientation Guide, Candidate Preparation Guide, and Candidate Instruction Video on the NTN website.

Recruit Study Resources


The primary text used in recruit school is the IFSTA Essentials of Fire Fighting and Fire Department Operations, 7th Edition. This text is used nationally for Firefighter I & II certification.

The Basic Skills Manual is published in-house by our Training Division. This material covers equipment and some manipulative skills used in the Seattle Fire Department: SFD Basic Skills Manual.

Video examples of knots:

Introduction to Knots
Clove Hitch
Round Turn and Two Half Inches
Square Bend (aka Square Knot)
Prussik Hitch (using a prussik)
Ring Bend (using webbing, aka Water Knot)
Figure Eight Follow Through Knot
Double Becket Bend
Long Tail Bowline Knot
Bowline Knot w/Double Overhand Back Up
Double Long-Tailed Bowline (running end greater than standing end)
Handcuff Knot
Butterfly Knot

Additional resource materials are available through the International Fire Service Training Association: IFSTA Website

For more information on a career with the Seattle Fire Department, we encourage applicants to view our Fire Connect Podcast series. This webseries features interviews with SFD members about their experience in the fire service and their advice for new recruits.

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Address: 301 2nd Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98104
Mailing Address: 301 2nd Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98104
Phone: (206) 386-1400
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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.