Fire Department · Combination
Eastside Fire & Rescue
Issaquah, WA · King County
“… bringing more to the fire service”
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Department careers page ↗Eastside Fire & Rescue is a partnership agency in east King County, Washington, formed on January 1, 1999 through the consolidation of King County Fire Districts 10 and 38 with the cities of Issaquah and North Bend. Sammamish joined the partnership in January 2000. The agency was built on the idea that member communities are "better together as Partners than apart" when it comes to economics, resources, and governance.
Today the department serves Issaquah, North Bend, Sammamish, the Snoqualmie Tribe, Mercer Island, and surrounding fire districts, delivering fire suppression, emergency medical services, prevention, and disaster preparedness education across the region.
Operations are run from 13 fire stations spread across Issaquah, May Valley, Sammamish, Carnation, Duvall, North Bend, Mercer Island, and Woodinville. Beyond core response, the agency maintains specialized wildland, hazardous materials, and technical rescue teams and runs community programs such as CORE (Community Outreach Resources & Education) and a naloxone overdose-prevention partnership with King County Public Health.
Eastside Fire & Rescue runs periodic firefighter hiring processes and partners with the King County Fire Chiefs, pulling candidate scores through the National Testing Network during open recruitment windows. As of mid-2026 the department had concluded its Spring 2026 hiring process, and future openings are posted on the recruitment page and the agency's social channels.
Prospective firefighters can review the posted Job Description, the current Benefits at a Glance guide, and the "Path to a Firefighting Career" resource. Questions about applying go to the Human Resources office at HumanResources@esf-r.org or 425-313-3200.
Is Eastside Fire & Rescue currently hiring firefighters?
The department concluded its Spring 2026 hiring process. Future hiring opportunities are announced on the Firefighter Information page and the agency's social media channels when a new process opens.
How does the firefighter testing process work?
During open hiring periods, Eastside Fire & Rescue partners with the King County Fire Chiefs and pulls candidate scores from the National Testing Network.
Where can I find the job requirements and benefits?
The Firefighter Information page provides downloadable resources including a Job Description, a Benefits at a Glance guide, and a "Path to a Firefighting Career" document.
Who do I contact with questions about applying?
Reach the Human Resources office at HumanResources@esf-r.org or 425-313-3200, or visit 175 Newport Way NW, Issaquah, WA 98027.
What specialized teams could I serve on?
The Operations Division maintains a Hazardous Materials Team (part of the Eastside Hazardous Materials Consortium), a Technical Rescue Team covering confined space, rope, structural and trench collapse, and water rescue, and a Wildland Firefighting Team trained to National Wildfire Coordinating Group standards.