What are the requirements to become a firefighter in Washington?

Most Washington firefighters need a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and to pass a background check, plus role-specific items like valid driver's license, birth certificate or passport, high school diploma / ged. Physical readiness for the CPAT is also expected.

What fitness test do firefighters take in Washington?

Firefighters typically prepare for the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT). Built for the Badge trains women to the exact CPAT standards with a free readiness assessment.

How many firefighter jobs are open in Washington right now?

There are currently 39 active firefighter openings in Washington on Built for the Badge, updated weekly from agency boards and job aggregators.

How long does the Washington firefighter hiring process take?

Hiring timelines vary by department; in Washington, tracked processes average about 365 days from application to offer.

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39 active openings· pay $76k–$101k/yr· ~365-day hiring timeline

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Washington Firefighter requirements

The core documents and certifications most Washington departments expect from firefighter candidates:

✓Valid driver's license
✓Birth certificate or passport
✓High school diploma / GED
✓EMT-Basic certification
✓CPR / BLS certification
✓CPAT completion certificate
✓Firefighter I certification
✓Firefighter II certification
✓Physical exam clearance letter
✓Background check authorization

CPAT fitness standards

Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) benchmarks. Women pass these at high rates when they train to them specifically — here are the minimum and target numbers:

Event	Minimum	Target
Push-Ups	25 reps	40 reps
Pull-Ups	3 reps	8 reps
Sit-Ups (1 min)	25 reps	40 reps
1.5-Mile Run	15:30	13:00
Stair Climb (Step Mill Hold)	200 sec	240 sec
Victim Drag (165 lbs, 35 ft)	35 sec	25 sec

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The Washington hiring process

Insight from tracked Washington departments like Seattle Fire Department.

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Competitiveness

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Where Washington candidates fall short

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Open firefighter jobs in Washington

39 live openings, updated weekly from agency boards and job aggregators.

SUPERVISORY FIREFIGHTER

Department of the Navy · Everett, Washington, WA

$78k – $101k

Firefighter

Bureau of Reclamation · Grand Coulee, WA

SUPERVISORY FIREFIGHTER

Department of the Navy · Bangor, Washington, WA

$78k – $101k

Deputy Fire Chief

GMP Consultants · Kennewick, WA

Ahtanum-Hand Crew Squad Boss, Wildland Fire Management Lead (WFML)

State of Washington · Yakima, WA

$3,827/mo – $5,111/mo

Firefighter/Paramedic - Lateral

City of Bremerton · Bremerton, WA

Lateral Firefighter/Paramedic

Marysville Fire District · Marysville, WA

Arcadia Regulation and Prevention Technician, Wildland Fire Management Supervisor (WFMSup)

State of Washington · Spokane, WA

$4,201/mo – $5,642/mo

LATERAL FIREFIGHTER

City Of Walla Walla · Walla Walla, WA

Arcadia Regulation and Prevention Technician, Wildland Fire Management Supervisor (WFMSup)

State-of-Washington-Dept.-of-Natural-Resource · Seattle, WA

$4,201/mo – $5,642/mo

Wildland Hand Crew Lead & Fire Management Supervisor

State of Washington · Pasco, WA

SUPERVISORY FIREFIGHTER

Commander, Navy Installations · Silverdale, WA

Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Assistant WFM Captain) - Direct Hire Authority

Department of the Interior · Marblemount, WA

Wildland Fire Regulation & Prevention Lead

State-of-Washington-Dept.-of-Natural-Resource · Seattle, WA

Wildland Fire Lead: Hand Crew Squad Boss

Washington Department of Natural Resources · Seattle, WA

Wildland Fire Hand Crew Foreman Washington State Department of Natural Resources

Latino Outdoors · Seattle, WA

$4,201/mo – $5,642/mo

Wildland Fire Management Lead and Hand Crew Squad Boss

Washington Department of Natural Resources · Seattle, WA

Wildland Hand Crew Foreman — Lead Fire Team (WA)

Latino Outdoors · Seattle, WA

Kulshan Squad Boss, Wildland Fire Management Lead (WFML)

State of Washington · Bellingham, WA

$3,827/mo – $5,111/mo

Salish Unit Crew Superintendent, Wildland Fire Management Specialist (WFMSpec)

State of Washington · Seattle, WA

$4,517/mo – $6,075/mo

Wildland Fire Squad Boss Washington State Department of Natural Resources

Latino Outdoors · Wenatchee, WA

$3,827/mo – $5,111/mo

Wildland Fire Squad Lead - Hand Crew Supervisor

Latino Outdoors · Seattle, WA

Wildland Fire Handcrew Lead Squad Boss

Latino Outdoors · Wenatchee, WA

Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Engine Captain) - Direct Hire Authority

Department of the Interior · Marblemount, Washington, WA

$76k – $99k

Wildland Fire Crew Superintendent - Lead 10-Person Module

State of Washington · Seattle, WA

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