| Location | Tacoma, WA |
Firefighter Information Session
Salary
$0.00 Hourly
Location
Tacoma, WA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
4001-26FF
Department
Fire
Division
Fire
Opening Date
09/02/2026
Closing Date
10/16/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Position Description
City of Tacoma Fire Department is hosting multiple Firefighter Informational Sessions this fall. Come learn about the Tacoma Firefighter testing and interview process. Each session will cover the same info and all will be completely free!
Space is limited per session indicated in parenthesis below:
Dates and Times:
Topics Covered at each session:
To reserve a seat, please click the Apply button in the top right corner.
Please fill in your name, e-mail, and phone number. If you know someone who would like to attend, please be sure to have them apply. We look forward to seeing you at this event. Prior to the event, you will receive a confirmation and additional information regarding the event details. Remember that space is limited, so please register right away!
The City of Tacoma provides excellent medical, dental and vision plans for the whole family; paid holidays and paid leave; participation in the Tacoma Employees Retirement System (alternate plan for Police/Fire); continuing education and advancement opportunities and a growing variety of City-sponsored health and wellness opportunities and incentives.
Medical Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger.
Dental Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger.
Vision Coverage: For eligible employees and their eligible dependents.
Paid Leave: City employees are entitled to received paid holidays, sick/vacation leave or personal time off (PTO), depending upon union affiliation and appointment type.
Insurance Plans: Employees are covered by a long-term disability plan. Short-term and expanded long-term disability insurance plans are also available to employees. The State Industrial Insurance Act also covers employees.
Deferred Compensation: Income can be set aside on a pretax basis and invested for supplementation of normal retirement income.
Retirement: All employees of the City, except members of the Police and Fire services, Tacoma Rail and certain project employees, are included in the Tacoma Employees Retirement System. Information on the Tacoma Employees Retirement System can be found at www.cityoftacoma.org or by calling (253) 502-8200.
Other Employment Information
Direct Deposit: Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule by direct deposit.
Salary Increases: Based on satisfactory job performance, the City provides for a regular progression of salary increases for most classifications according to the salary schedule.
Union Affiliation: Many job classifications are covered by union security provisions which require union membership, dues, or payment of equivalent service fees.
Note: The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.
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Employer City of Tacoma
Address Human Resources Department
747 Market Street
Tacoma, Washington, 98402-3764
Phone 253-591-5400
Website http://www.tacoma.gov