Seattle has 33 fire stations, and each station has a separate primary response district. Our firefighters take it upon themselves to learn the district in the area they serve, so they can familiarize themselves with the buildings and landscape, along with the most efficient response routes. Our City is surrounded by water, which means our firefighters must also understand their district from that perspective. The Fireboat crew recently brought members of Engine 18 and Ladder 8 aboard so they cou

Our application window for entry-level Firefighter/EMT positions is now OPEN! Apply online at seattlefirejobs.com by Nov. 25, 2025. Once hired by the Seattle Fire Department, new recruits must complete the department’s rigorous training program. Take a look inside our nationally recognized Recruit School and gain insight into what people will encounter during this 700-hour course. Check out this video produced by the Seattle Channel featuring Recruit Coordinator Capt. Jorge Bernal and Firefighte