News Updates

The Seattle Firefighter Hiring Process Opens on October 6, 2026

Interested candidates may visit SFD’s website to learn more about the hiring process and the job of a Seattle firefighter. 

Key dates:

  • October 6 – November 25: application period
  • October 6 – November 17: exams completed
  • January 20 – January 30: in-person oral board interviews (Wednesday through Saturday)

Successful candidates will be placed on the eligibility register for hiring consideration. The first recruit class will begin in August 2027.

Direct your questions about the application and testing process to our exam staff at FireCareers@seattle.gov. 

CIV Department Publishes 2025 Annual Report

See our 2025 CIV Department Annual Report to learn about highlights of the Civil Service Department in 2025, and the work of the Civil Service Commission and Public Safety Civil Service Commission.

Archived News Items and Press Releases

Public Safety Civil Service Commission

Address: 700 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1670, Seattle, WA, 98124
Mailing Address: PO Box 94729, Seattle, WA, 98124-4729
Phone: (206) 233-7118
Phone Alt: (206) 437-5425
Fax: (206) 684-0755
PublicSafety@seattle.gov

Seattle’s Public Safety Civil Service Commission (PSCSC) is a three member, impartial, quasi-judicial body.