Resources for Current and Future Candidates

Hiring Events in King County

Fire Connect (In-Person)

  • Sept. 27, 2025, 10 a.m. -12 p.m.
  • Located at SFD Station 32, 4700 38th Ave SW (West Seattle)
  • SFD members will provide coaching and guidance to candidates during an in-person coaching session at a station
  • No registration required

Future Women in EMS/FIRE Workshop

  • Oct. 18 & 19, 2025
  • Applications due Sept. 22, 2025
  • This workshop is designed for women in King County, age 18 or older, who are interested in pursuing a career in Emergency Medical Services or serving their community as a firefighter or a paramedic. The workshop is free, and participants are selected through an application process.
  • Learn more and apply here: https://rentonrfa.com/fwief/

KCFCA Diversity & Recruitment Workshop

  • Nov. 8, 2025, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  • North Seattle College
  • Join the KCFCA Diversity & Recruitment Workshop, hosted by Seattle Fire Department, to learn everything you need to know about starting and maintaining a rewarding career in fire, EMS and other first response or public health opportunities. This event is completely FREE and designed to help potential candidates be successful in the pre-hiring, hiring, training and career segments of their professional journey.

Other Resources

Testing and Hiring Process


FireTEAM practice tests may be purchased at www.fireteamtest.com.

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 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

See sample skill sheets utilized in SFD Recruit Training below. Note: skill sheets and drills are updated regularly. These are provided for familiarization only.

Horizontal Ventilation
Ladder Combo
Pitched Roof Sawyer
Power Equipment
SCBA Sling
Turning Out
2.5 Up and In
Accordion Forward Position #3
Extended Attack SFR Position #3
V-Split Position #4

You are also encouraged to view and download the following materials from the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF): First Responder Operations Participant Guide

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

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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.