2008 Candidate Information
Updated November 17, 2009

This information is specifically for candidates who are on the current certified Firefighter hiring list which was established from the testing process that began in January 2008.

The Seattle Fire Department anticipates that we will hire an August 2010 recruit class from the current register.  Letters and packets were mailed to eligible candidates via US Mail on November 12, 2009.  Packets are due back no later than November 30, 2009.  Employment interviews will be scheduled in January 2010.

Call the Recruitment Hotline at (206) 386-9078 for updates on the current pre-employment hiring process. 

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What if I am very close to being in the top 25%?
The Seattle Fire Department will determine the number of positions to be filled for the next recruit class.  The Fire Department will then receive the names of the top 25% of the register, plus one additional name for each position to be filled over one (for example, if Fire wanted a projected recruit class of 16 members, the Department would receive the top 25% of the register plus an additional 15 names).

2. How many positions are typically filled?
Approximately 30 positions are typically filled by the Fire Department off of one register.  This will vary according to the Fire Department’s needs, which are continuously assessed throughout the year.

3. What if I am not in the top 25% of the Register?
Your name will remain on the Register until the next exam process is completed and a new Register is established.

4. Will my ranking number remain the same for the life of the Register?
Your ranking number will likely change during the life of the register, for various reasons including (but not limited to):  Candidates on the list may get hired, may withdraw, may submit veteran’s preference documentation, etc.  Changes in their ranking may change your ranking number.

5. Who do I contact if I have a question?
If you have a question that is not answered on the Web site or on the Recruitment Hotline at (206) 386-9078, you may contact the Seattle Personnel Department at (206) 615-0581.

6. When is the next Firefighter Written Exam?  When is the next Application Filing Period?
These dates have not yet been set.  You may stay up to date by periodically checking this Web site or you may sign up to receive email notification when the next Application Filing Period opens.

7. Should I sign up for the next Firefighter Exam when the Application Filing Period opens again?
Yes.  All candidates are encouraged to participate in the next exam process in order to maintain their eligibility to be considered for employment.

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Last Modified:   November 17, 2009