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EASTSIDE FIRE & RESCUE 175 NEWPORT WAY NW ISSAQUAH, WASHINGTON 98027 4253133249
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Updated: August 15, 2025
Position Title: Entry Level Firefighter
Eastside Fire & Rescue is currently establishing an Entry Level Firefighter hiring list! All candidates must take the FireTEAM exam through National Testing Network prior to end of day on September 19, 2025.
EF&R will pull scores from all valid NTN tests dated 9/20/2024 – 9/19/2025.
The minimum passing score to be considered for an interview is a weighted score of 80%. The initial invitations to interview will be sent via email to candidates by September 25, 2025. The balance of eligible candidates will receive invitations on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, in order to reach our maximum interview capacity.
The department requires the candidate PHQ. You can access the questionnaire through your candidate account. NTN suggests completing the PHQ as soon as possible so there is not a delay in your process.
Salary Information: $7,097.73 mo. / $85,172.76 annually *Department is currently in contract negotiations
Benefit Information: See Eastside Fire & Rescue Website:
www.eastsidefire-rescue.org
Department Name: Eastside Fire & RescueAddress: 175 Newport Way NW, Issaquah WA 98027Phone: 425-313-3200Department Website: www.eastsidefire-rescue.org
Candidate Contact Person:Keely MeyersHR Specialist425-313-3281careers@esf-r.org
Department Overview:
Eastside Fire & Rescue (EF&R) serves a population of 228,500 across 277 square miles with a team of 287 FTEs. EF&R is comprised of five partner agencies: King County Fire District 10, Fire District 38, and the cities of Sammamish, Issaquah, and North Bend. In addition to its partner agencies, EF&R provides fire & emergency services through contracts with Woodinville Fire & Rescue, the City of Mercer Island, King County Fire District #45 and the Snoqualmie Indian Tribe.
EF&R responds to about 18,000 service calls per year and operates from 16 stations staffed by 249 full-time cross-trained Fire and EMS personnel organized into four battalions.
Six specialty stations provide technical rescue capabilities, including rope rescue, swift water rescue, boat operations, structural collapse, confined space, trench rescue and hazardous materials response.
City/County/Area Information: 277 square miles
Population: 228,500
Job Requirements
Age: 21 by Date of Hire (please contact HR for exact hire date information)
Citizenship Required: Must legally be able to work in US
High School Grad/GED: Yes
Valid WASHINGTON State Driver's License: Valid Washington State Driver's License required
Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes
Vision: Follows NFPA guidelines
Necessary Certifications: Valid CPAT prior to Leadership interview (NTN or PST accepted)
Additional Requirements: Ability to complete a pre-employment background check, psychological evaluation, medical physical and drug screening
Hiring Process: All interviews are in person at this time. If staffing allows for a virtual option, it will be communicated on the Screening Interview invite. Virtual Interviews will only be available for the first round.
Screening Interviews: 10/06/2025 – 10/10/2025
Oral Board Interviews: 10/13/2025 – 10/17/2025
Leadership Interviews: 10/20/2025 – 10/23/2025
For additional details please see job posting on the website.
For additional information about Eastside Fire & Rescue and our interview process please view the “How to improve your interview skills for Fire Department Recruiting” video on YouTube: eastside fire and rescue - YouTube
