HIRING TIMELINE

Candidates who take, or have already taken, the written exam and would like to have their scores sent to WA Fire Careers (and our agencies) can do so through National Testing Network starting July 15.

Registration closes on August 31. Candidates will no longer be able to test for WA Fire Careers or have their scores sent to WA Fire Careers for consideration in the fall hiring session.

Candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process will receive an invitation via email to self-schedule their oral board interview from each interested agency. They will also receive a link to complete their Agency Preference List form, which must be completed by September 23.

During oral boards, candidates will participate in an in-person panel interview at the South King County Training Consortium. Be sure that you have completed your Personal History Questionnaire through National Testing Network prior to your oral board interview. 

Candidates are required to complete their Agency Preference List by September 23 to be considered for the next phase of the hiring process.

Candidates who successfully complete their preference list and are selected to move forward from the oral boards will receive an invitation to self-schedule their Fire Chief interviews from each interested agency.

Candidates will participate in Fire Chief interviews for each agency.

As candidates learn more about our agencies, their preference on which agency they would most like to work for may change. Candidates have until October 14 to update their Agency Preference List.

Finalist candidates will be extended a conditional offer from the agency that presented the best fit. Each eligible candidate will only receive one conditional job offer.

Candidates who accept the conditional offers will move forward with the background check process. This includes a comprehensive background check, a medical exam, and a psychological exam, scheduled and funded by the agency performing the background process.

Once background, medical, and psych evaluations are concluded, without issue, finalist candidates will receive their final offer/confirmation of employment. CONGRATULATIONS!