Seattle FD

Hi all!

So I applied for the new recruit class for Seattle FD. A little bit about me, I am a 33 year old Trans woman. I spent 3 years doing EMT in Mississippi, and 3 years on the New Orleans Fire Department. I moved to Texas and started doing IT in 2020 and have been doing that ever since. I thought about joining down here but I came out two years ago and I know that would not be a comfortable situation for me here. I’m planning on moving in time for recruit class if I can get in.

My question is, how is the department with trans individuals? Is the culture okay? Also, will my background with EMS and Fire help even if my certs expired?

Thank you!