Salary

The 2008 starting salary for a Seattle Firefighter is $59,196 per year, with increases thereafter, per the provisions of the Local 27 collective bargaining agreement pay schedules.

Employee Benefits

The Seattle Fire Department provides a generous benefits package including:

• Medical & Dental Coverage for employee and qualified family members
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Program with co-contribution between the employee and the City
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Credit Union Membership
• Sick Leave Accrual
• Vacation Days/Holidays, per collective bargaining agreement provisions
• Sick Child Care Services
• Employee Assistance Services for Employee and Family Members
• Tuition Reimbursement program for qualifying students and courses
• Other Benefits

Career Advancement

The career of a Seattle Firefighter will likely include a number of assignments. Every Firefighter should plan on being assigned to Operations, Fire Prevention, and Administrative Divisions during their career.

Promotional opportunities are available to the positions of:

• Fire Lieutenant
• Fire Captain
• Fireboat Pilot or Engineer
• Battalion Chief
• Deputy Chief and Assistant Chief are appointed positions

There are several technical specialties within the Seattle Fire Department such as: Hazardous Materials, Technical Rescue, Marine Emergency Response, Arson Investigation.

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Last Modified:   May 28, 2008