Ready to turn your interest in the fire service into a real career?

South County Fire offers a FREE 4-week course that will show you how to get hired and start your path toward becoming a firefighter.

Registration opens January 5, 2026

2026 Class Dates: 
March 6, 13, 20 & 27
October 3, 10, 17 & 24

Class Times
Option 1:    9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Option 2:    2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Location: South County Fire Training Portable (12425 Meridian Ave, Everett)

The course will cover:

• CPAT preparation
• Nutrition overview
• Resume writing
• Interview tips, tricks and practice
• Application do's and don'ts
• Open Q&A sessions

If you have any questions, contact outreach@southsnofire.org

*This public education and community outreach course is separate from our application and hiring process. For more information about hiring, visit the Human Resources page.