**Women in the Fire Service Info Sessions**

Women in the Fire Service Info Sessions

Salary

$0.00 Hourly

Location

Tacoma, WA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

4001-26WIFS Info Session

Department

Fire

Division

Fire

Opening Date

08/17/2026

Closing Date

10/8/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

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Position Description

The Tacoma Fire Department is hosting two Women in the Fire Service recruiting events this fall. Each event will include an informational panel Q&A followed by a hands-on workshop with fire service equipment. We will be hosting two sessions, and each session will cover the same info and both will be completely free!

Space is Limited to the first 85 (per session) people who sign up.

Dates & Times

SESSION #1: Saturday, September 19th from 9:00am - 3:00pm

SESSION #2: Saturday, October 10th from 9:00am - 3:00pm

Please join us in an informal and welcoming environment to:

• Hear from women leaders with TFD and the City of Tacoma
• Discuss a career in the Fire Service
• Learn about career advancement within the departments and beyond
• Hear first-hand accounts of what its like to be a woman in the fire service
• Understand our hiring process, salaries, and benefits
• Ask questions you might otherwise be hesitant to ask

Attendees will have the opportunity to rotate between hands-on stations hosted by the Fire Department and will include activities such as pulling hoses, EMS, and handling equipment. We invite you to come learn about the Tacoma Fire Departments recruit process and a firefighters day-in-the-life directly from women in the field.

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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Please select "yes" to register for the first session on September 19, 2026 (limited to 85 people).

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Please select "yes" to register for the second session on October 10, 2026 (limited to 85 people).

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Please tell us how you learned about this announcement.

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• Online job board posting
• Word of mouth
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• Careers in Government
• Government Jobs
• Outreach Event
• National Diversity Network
• African American Job Network
• Asian Job Network
• Disability Job Network
• Latino Job Network
• LGBT Job Network
• Veteran Job Network

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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