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We’re Hiring Soon!

The Seattle Fire Department will open an entry-level Firefighter application period starting October 4, 2024 Our next entry-level Firefighter application period will open on October 4, 2024, and we will accept applications through November 29, 2024. The register created through this application period and testing process will be available in March 2025, and the first ...

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Recruit Class 119 Completion of Recruit School

Congratulations to 22 members of Recruit Class 119 on your successful completion of Recruit School. You will now enter our Operations Division as Probationary Firefighters to use the skills you’ve learned when serving the Seattle community. Well done!

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Seattle Fire Position Spotlight – Battalion Chief

This month’s position specific spotlight is: BATTALION CHIEF! The City of Seattle is divided up in six battalions (five geographical) for fire department operations, and each is commanded by a battalion chief. The Northwest region of the City is Battalion 4, Northeast is Battalion 6, downtown core is Battalion 2, West Seattle is Battalion 7 ...

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Carbon monoxide (CO)

Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless and colorless gas that can cause severe illness or death. It is produced any time fossil fuels are burned. During a power outage, the use of gas generators or outdoor grills in carports or too close to the home can trap CO in the home and cause CO poisoning. ...

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Fireplace & Chimney Safety Tips

As the winter season approaches, many of us are looking forward to enjoying a warm fireplace during the colder Seattle months. Home fires occur more often in winter than in any other season.  By following these simple tips, you can enjoy the warmth and comfort of a cozy fire while also keeping your family and ...

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Driver Jon Helton Retirement E17/D 

27 years ago, Jon “Jonny” Helton joined the Seattle Fire Department in Recruit Class 72 on April 17, 1996. Driver Helton began his Hall of Fame SFD career assigned to Engine 17, D-Shift and made it his forever home! (See attached flyer for more details on his amazing 27 year career!) He will be working ...

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RESEND: SFD Memo No. 74-23 Driver/Operator Certification Process – Open Enrollment

Memorandum No. 74-23 is being re-sent with a correction to the Recruit Class number. A________________B________________C________________D________________ A-3 SEATTLE FIRE DEPARTMENT M E M O R A N D U M No.  74-23 May 10, 2023 FR:      Fire Chief Harold D. Scoggins  TO:      The Fire Department RE:      DRIVER/OPERATOR CERTIFICATION PROCESS – OPEN ENROLLMENT The next open enrollment ...

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RESEND: SFD Memo No. 79-23 Paramedic Class No. 50

Memorandum No. 79-23 is being re-sent with a correction to the start date of Paramedic Class No. 50. A_______________B________________C________________D_______________ A-3 SEATTLE FIRE DEPARTMENT M E M O R A N D U M No.  79-23 May 17, 2023 FR:     Fire Chief Harold D. Scoggins  TO:    The Fire Department RE:    PARAMEDIC CLASS NO. 50 Congratulations to the ...