Seattle Firefighter/EMT applications are open October 6–November 17, 2026. NTN/FireTEAM exams run through November 24, with oral boards January 20–30, 2027. Independent guide with official City of Seattle sources.
Archived 2025 workforce update noting the graduation of 25 members of Seattle Fire Recruit Class 122.
Archived Seattle firefighter hiring notice for the 2025–2026 cycle. For current 2026–2027 application dates and testing information, use the updated SeattleFD.com guide and official City of Seattle sources.
Archived pre-opening notice for the 2025 Seattle firefighter application cycle. See the current 2026–2027 hiring guide for active dates and official links.
Director of Public Affairs Kim Schmanke joined Seattle Fire as its Director of Public Affairs in 2018. She has more than 20 years of experience in public sector communications and outreach. Her division provides fire and life safety education; coordinates tours, visits and outreach; and responds to media and public inquiries about incidents. Kim graduated ...
Director of Finance Chris Santos manages the Finance Division of the Seattle Fire Department. He was born and raised in Seattle and is of Native Hawaiian descent. He has served in many capacities over his 24 years of service with the department, overseeing and performing the various financial functions such as budgeting, accounting, payroll and contracting. He has ...
Director of Human Resources Sarah Lee previously worked as an Assistant City Attorney in the Employment Section of the City Attorney’s Office. She has practiced law for 25 years and is also a court-appointed arbitrator for King and Pierce County Superior Courts and has served as a mediator for the Pierce County Center for Dispute ...
Assistant Chief of Resource Management Assistant Chief Chris Lombard has been active in the fire service for more than 30 years. He has responded to multiple significant incidents, including New York City on 9/11, major landslides and hurricanes throughout the Atlantic/Gulf of Mexico/Pacific – all in support of incident communications and information management. Nationally, he ...
Assistant Chief of Operations Assistant Chief Bryan Hastings has more than 30 years with the Seattle Fire Department. Hastings started his career with Seattle in 1987 and was promoted to Battalion Chief in 2002, Deputy Chief in 2011 and Assistant Chief in 2017. He has had various assignments in the department to include serving at ...
Assistant Chief of Fire Prevention Assistant Chief Tim Munnis has more than 20 years with the Seattle Fire Department. He started his career with Seattle in 1997 and advanced through the ranks of firefighter, lieutenant, captain and battalion chief. Munnis was promoted to Assistant Chief on November 1, 2017. He has had various assignments in ...