• “The love for the Tacoma Fire Department is real in this special group of volunteers. The buffs answer the call in the middle of the night and in the rain, cold, snow, and wind out of their love for the fire service. We are incredibly grateful for their service and friendship.”

    Tacoma Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 31

To participate, you need to:

  • Be over 21 and have a clean driving record

  • Have a vehicle that can transport an ice cooler, bottled water, Gatorade, and snacks. (preferred but not necessary)

  • Be available sometime to respond

  • Perform as part of a team

  • Have a commitment to serving your community

  • Pass a background investigation

 We provide you:

  • Training

  • Apparel

  • Supplies

The Tacoma Fire Buff Battalion meets at 9 AM on the second Saturday of each month. We meet at the Station 8 conference room. Station 8 address is 4911 South Alaska St., Tacoma, WA.

Fill out our online application, and we will do the rest. After your application is received, you will receive an email with additional information. Also, please add ‘recruiting@tacomafirebuffbattalion.org ‘ to your contact list.

If you have questions, see our FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) page.

Also see our Recruiting Flyer here