Firefighter - 2026/2027 Civil Service Exam

City of Seattle•Seattle, WA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Seattle Fire Department is a nationally recognized leader in fire and emergency services. As the largest fire department in the state of Washington, its 1000-plus workforce responds to more than 100,000 incidents per year. Seattle Firefighters save lives and protect property through emergency medical service, fire and rescue response, and fire prevention. All Seattle Firefighters are either EMT or Paramedic certified, and approximately 80% of the emergency calls the department receives are medical in nature.

Requirements

Candidates must be at least 18 years of age
Candidates must have a high school diploma or must have passed an equivalency test (G.E.D.)
Candidates must possess a valid Driver's License
Candidates must have a valid state or national (NREMT) EMT certification at the level of EMT or higher at the time of hire.
Candidates must be a citizen of the United States of America, a lawful permanent resident, or a Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient.

Nice To Haves

Strong communication skills
The ability to learn a variety of firefighting procedures, methods, and operations
The ability to learn and apply principles of building construction as it applies to fire suppression and fire protection
The ability to learn proper driving procedures of various fire apparatus
The ability to perform manipulative tasks requiring manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
The physical strength and agility to perform strenuous physical work
Good judgement in the application of firefighting, first aid, and other emergency techniques and procedures
The ability to effectively interact with people from diverse backgrounds

Responsibilities

Medical emergency response: provide emergency medical services to the public; administer first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation to injured persons; assist in patient stabilization prior to transportation.
Fire scene response: provide suppression action after assessing public safety relevance; search buildings to locate and rescue victims; use firefighting equipment to extinguish fires in buildings, grass, terrain, automobiles, or other situations; take action to contain hazardous chemicals.
Operating vehicles and equipment: drive vehicles or mechanized equipment; operate radios; service, repair, and test mechanical equipment; perform apparatus maintenance.
Training and drilling: participate in drills, demonstrations, and classroom and practical training; practice manipulative skills.
Performing and maintaining physical fitness: perform physical activities; maintain physical abilities through exercise; maintain above average physical fitness levels in accordance with departmental guidelines.