YOUR FIRE SERVICE CAREER STARTS HERE

WA Fire Careers is a collaborative organization, comprised of select fire agencies throughout King County, created to simplify the firefighter exam and hiring process.

EXAM REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED - JOIN OUR MAILING LIST

We only hold exams when our agencies are actively hiring. Our exam registration is currently closed.
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START YOUR CAREER NOW

Not sure where to begin? To get started, review our eligibility requirements, registration process, exam requirements, and most importantly – register for the exam!

Eligibity Requirements

Eligibility requirements vary by agency. Know the requirements BEFORE you register for your exam.

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Registration Process

Register for your exam and apply for open firefighter positions at our various agencies at the same time!

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Prepare for the Exam

The online, proctored exam can be done anytime during the exam window. Checkout the system requirements.

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FIRE ACADEMY

The online exam will determine the top group of candidates to move forward to the next step in the recruitment process. There will be a minimum passing score of 70% for the online exam. All hiring decisions will be conditional upon successfully completing the pre-employment selection process. Once you are offered and accept employment with one of our agencies, you will attend fire academy training.

All of our agencies utilize the South King County Fire Training Consortium (SKCFTC) to provide fire academy training for new recruits. SKCFTC holds two (2) fire academies per year.

Upcoming Fire Academies

September, 2021 & February, 2022

Applicants who participate in the April 30 – May 1 exam and successfully complete the pre-employment process may be considered for anticipated vacancies in the academies listed above.

Our agencies account for approximately 40 recruits at each academy.

SIX AGENCIES, ONE TEST

Washington Fire Careers is comprised of numerous King County, WA fire and life safety agencies who have come together to remove barriers and streamline the firefighter exam and hiring processes.