Annual awards luncheon
 We invite you to join Seattle Fire as we celebrate our 2023 award recipients from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on April 18, 2024.
Our luncheon recognizes the bravery, heroism and excellence of our employees as well as community members who have provided invaluable assistance on an emergency scene.
The award ceremony is at the Embassy Suites Pioneer Square (255. S. King Street, Seattle).
Tickets are selling quickly. Make plans to join us and order your tickets by April 11.
Our thanks to the Seattle Fire Foundation and its supporters for sponsoring the luncheon again this year.
2023 Annual Report
Do you know how many calls Seattle Fire responded to in 2023 and which apparatus were the busiest last year?
Find out answer to these questions and more in our 2023 annual report.
The digital version is on our website now: Seattle Fire Annual Report for 2023.
The report includes state-mandated information and a broad look at our work and accomplishments from 2023.
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Hiring entry-level firefighter/EMTs in Fall 2024
 The Seattle Fire Department will accept applications for Entry-level Firefighter/EMT from Oct. 4 through Nov. 29, 2024. Interested individuals should sign-up now to receive hiring updates and information about webinar offerings along the way. Please share this opportunity with those in your network who have a passion for serving others.
Job benefits:
- Starting salary is $94,848 annually
- Work 24-hour shifts
- Advancement opportunities
- Excellent benefits package including state retirement plan
Minimum qualifications:
- 18-years-old
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid Driver's License
- Ability to communicate in English
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification not required to apply, but is required for hire
Learn more about the hiring process at seattlefirejobs.com.
Position spotlight: Lieutenant
Lieutenants play a critical role in ensuring the efficiency, effectiveness and safety of their crews, as well as the safety of the communities they serve.
Every fire engine and ladder truck in the city has a company officer who oversees three firefighter/emergency medical technicians (EMTs). For three out of the four platoons (or shifts) in the city, the company officer position is filled by a lieutenant (and one platoon is filled by a captain).
Lieutenants and their crews respond to all types of 911 calls that are received by the Fire Alarm Center including: fire suppression, medical emergencies and rescues.
The Seattle Fire Department also has several lieutenant positions who work in administrative roles at headquarters and in the Training Division, Fire Prevention Division and Services Division. The department also has lieutenants assigned to oversee our firefighter/dispatchers and firefighter/paramedics.
In addition, lieutenants have other responsibilities as part of their job. They ensure their crews have adequate training and development to respond to emergencies, oversee day-to-day maintenance of their apparatus and fire station, conduct building inspections and ensure operating policies and guidelines are followed.
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2024 Firefighter Stairclimb for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
 Photo by Fire Dog Photos
Nearly 60 Seattle firefighters climbed 69 floors of stairs and 1,356 steps at the Columbia Tower on March 10 to raise funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS).
Hundreds of firefighters from around the nation come together each year to participate in the Firefighter Stairclimb, and the event has raised more than $25 million for LLS. There is still time to donate to Seattle Fire's Team Tristan.
36 graduate from Recruit Class 118
 Congratulations to the 36 members of Recruit Class 118 on their successful completion of recruit school and subsequent probationary period! On March 7, we celebrated their significant accomplishment with a swearing-in ceremony at City Hall. They graduated from probationary firefighters to full-fledged firefighter/EMTs and are ready to serve the Seattle community for many years to come. Their class motto is “No Bad Days” - we officially welcome you to operations!
Patient reunification at Fire Station 26
 On the afternoon of Feb. 4, 2024, the Ptacek family experienced an unimaginable incident. Mrs. Ptacek suffered a cardiac arrest while on the way to get her symptoms checked out by a doctor. With their two small children in the backseat, her husband pulled over at an intersection, called 911 and began performing bystander CPR with telephone direction from a Seattle firefighter/dispatcher.
Once firefighter/EMTs and firefighter/paramedics from Station 11 and Station 26 arrived on scene, they took over care and transported her to a hospital for treatment.
We were so grateful to receive an update that Mrs. Ptacek is on the path towards a full recovery. We were even more ecstatic when we learned they wanted to stop by to reunite with the responders who helped to provide her care.
Thank you for the visit, and we hope everyone will take this as an important reminder to learn CPR - you could save the life of a loved one. Learn more about how to schedule a CPR class.
Spring cleaning
 As we gear up for spring and tackle those home and yard projects, it’s essential to prioritize fire safety every step of the way. Please check out our helpful safety tips and recommendations to minimize the risk of fires and associated hazards.
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