City of Seattle
Firefighter - 2024/2025 Civil Service Exam
City of Seattle, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
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 up to 100 thousand 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.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.Requirements at time of appointment:
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 valid state or national (NREMT) EMT certification at the level of EMT or higher at the time of hire.Work Authorization:
Candidates must be a citizen of the United States of America, a lawful permanent resident, or a Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient.Additional skills and qualities:
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.The starting annual salary for a Seattle Firefighter Recruit is $94,848 per year with step, longevity and cost of living pay increases per union contract. Additional benefits include a comprehensive benefits package and promotional opportunities.Vacancies:
It is anticipated that approximately 30-60 positions will be filled annually, depending on attrition and budget.EXAM APPLICATION INFORMATION:
Applications will be accepted October 4 through November 29, 2024.FIREFIGHTER EXAM DATES:
Video Exam:
Candidates must be available to participate in all parts of the exam process.PSSA1:
Complete the Public Safety Self-Assessment 1 online and submit scores before December 10th, 2024.Oral Board Exam:
Will be held in person in Seattle from Jan 21 - Feb 14, 2025.REASONABLE TESTING ACCOMMODATION:
All accommodation requests will require documentation from a medical professional.EXAMINATION PROCESS:
Candidates who pass all portions of the exam will be placed on an eligible list according to their final examination grade.NOTES:
Candidates must pass each part of the examination process to be placed on the eligible list.All candidates will be required to present government-issued identification showing a photograph at each phase of the examination process.After appointment to a regular Firefighter position, the employee must serve a one-year probationary period.For more information, candidates should visit the following webpage:
http://www.seattlefirejobs.com
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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.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.Requirements at time of appointment:
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 valid state or national (NREMT) EMT certification at the level of EMT or higher at the time of hire.Work Authorization:
Candidates must be a citizen of the United States of America, a lawful permanent resident, or a Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient.Additional skills and qualities:
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.The starting annual salary for a Seattle Firefighter Recruit is $94,848 per year with step, longevity and cost of living pay increases per union contract. Additional benefits include a comprehensive benefits package and promotional opportunities.Vacancies:
It is anticipated that approximately 30-60 positions will be filled annually, depending on attrition and budget.EXAM APPLICATION INFORMATION:
Applications will be accepted October 4 through November 29, 2024.FIREFIGHTER EXAM DATES:
Video Exam:
Candidates must be available to participate in all parts of the exam process.PSSA1:
Complete the Public Safety Self-Assessment 1 online and submit scores before December 10th, 2024.Oral Board Exam:
Will be held in person in Seattle from Jan 21 - Feb 14, 2025.REASONABLE TESTING ACCOMMODATION:
All accommodation requests will require documentation from a medical professional.EXAMINATION PROCESS:
Candidates who pass all portions of the exam will be placed on an eligible list according to their final examination grade.NOTES:
Candidates must pass each part of the examination process to be placed on the eligible list.All candidates will be required to present government-issued identification showing a photograph at each phase of the examination process.After appointment to a regular Firefighter position, the employee must serve a one-year probationary period.For more information, candidates should visit the following webpage:
http://www.seattlefirejobs.com
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