If you are interested in joining our team as a firefighter, you're in the right place. Our firefighters are passionate, enthusiastic, engaged individuals, driven to provide outstanding customer service and support a culture of excellence. We're committed to recruiting a diverse workforce to serve a diverse community.
Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician
Apply through the National Testing Network (NTN). Candidates must pass a written exam and a candidate physical ability test (CPAT). CPAT scores are accepted from the National Testing Network, Public Safety Testing or any accredited CPAT provider. A variety of test dates and locations are available.
Once you have applied, the following is a timeline of the hiring process:
- May - Bellevue Fire will pull scores that have been submitted on the NTN website. The top scoring 224 candidates will be invited to apply.
- June - Rapid virtual video interviews will take place. Instructions for how to participate will be sent to applicants in late May or early June.
- July - In-person panel interviews will be held with the top scoring candidates.
- August - Candidates will participate in a final interview with the Bellevue Fire Chief. Conditional offers will be given to candidates moving forward in the process.
- September - Candidates will participate in a psychological evaluation as per their conditional offer.
- September/October - Candidates will complete a medical exam as the final step in their conditional offer.
- October - Official offer letters will be issued to candidates who are being hired as Bellevue firefighter recruits.
Minimum Job Requirements
- 18 years old at time of application
- U.S. citizen or lawful, permanent resident
- High school graduate/GED
- Valid driver’s license (Washington driver's license required at time of hire )
- Ability to read and speak English
- COVID-19 Vaccinated
Further information is available the National Testing Network.
If you are age 14-21 and interested in a future career as a firefighter, check out our Fire Explorer program. If you are looking for an administrative position, those opportunities are advertised on the general city employment page.