Career guide · Washington
How to Become a Female Firefighter in Washington
8 active openings· pay $36k–$88k/yr· ~365-day hiring timeline
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See exactly where you stand against CPAT standards before you apply. Built for women, scored against real numbers.
Get your free Firefighter readiness assessmentWashington 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 | 170 sec |
| Victim Drag (165 lbs, 35 ft) | 35 sec | 25 sec |
Take the free assessment → to see your gap on each event.
The Washington hiring process
Insight from tracked Washington departments like Seattle Fire Department.
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Where Washington candidates fall short
4 common failure points and 4 insider tips for Washington departments are inside the app. Unlock the full hiring intel →
Open firefighter jobs in Washington
8 live openings, updated weekly from official agency boards.
Wildland Firefighter (Fuels)
Department of the Interior · Burbank, Washington, WA
Lateral Firefighter/Paramedic
City of Bremerton · Bremerton, WA
Fiscal Analyst 1
Dept. of Natural Resources · Thurston County – Olympia, WA
Part Time: Fire Protection Engineer
Planate Management Group · Seattle, WA
Lead Wildland Firefighter
Department of the Interior · Othello, Washington, WA
Firefighter/Paramedic
GovernmentJobs.com · Richland, WA
Firefighter (Hazardous Materials Technician/Basic Life Support)
Department of the Army · Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, WA
FIREFIGHTER
Department of the Navy · Bangor, Washington, WA
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