Wildland Firefighting Jobs in Seattle, WA (NOW HIRING)

Location: Kent, WA
Compensation: $24-29/hour DOE

About Us

CURTIS PPE Care is the trusted expert in the care, maintenance, and repair of personal protective ensembles (PPE) used in structural, wildland, industrial, and aviation firefighting. Supporting first responders is our sole focus, and we take pride in ensuring every piece of gear meets the highest standards of safety, compliance, and performance.

About the Role

We’re looking for a detail-oriented, operationally focused Assistant Manager to partner with and assist the Branch Manager in leading a highly effective winning team. This person will coordinate daily high-volume PPE throughput at our Kent warehouse. This dynamic role combines variable duties such as leading others in the areas of production work, workflow coordination, training, and problem-solving to ensure first responders receive best-in-class service.

The work is structured and process-driven: you’ll execute repeatable workflows while applying judgment for customer-specific requirements, NFPA standards, and product specifications. This role requires precision, consistency, and independent decision-making, offering opportunities to master complex systems, improve efficiency, and take pride in delivering reliable, high-quality outcomes every day.

Work Environment

You’ll work directly in our operational warehouse, working with and guiding a team, handling firefighter PPE that must be inspected, cleaned, and maintained to strict safety standards to ensure high quality work and deadlines are met in a fast paced, high volume work environment. While you’ll encounter soot, residues, and industrial cleaning agents, these are essential to keeping gear compliant and firefighters safe.

The work is physically active and fast-paced, requiring focus, accuracy, and consistency. You’ll lead others and coordinate work and sometimes work independently for extended periods, applying established procedures while adapting to customer-specific variables. Success comes from attention to detail, problem-solving within repetitive processes, and pride in knowing the work of you and your team directly impacts firefighter safety.

What You'll Be Doing

• Coordinate and schedule work of team members
• Perform some human resources functions, such as reviewing timecards, and being involved with hiring & employee reviews, and other duties assigned by the branch manager
• Inspect, launder, and handle firefighter PPE in a production warehouse environment
• Ensure quality standards and met and maintained throughout the process
• Process PPE orders using established workflows with customer and garment-specific requirements
• Apply NFPA 1850 and internal standards accurately and consistently while adapting to situational variables
• Perform detailed, high-volume data entry related to orders, repairs, and customer information
• Maintain accurate records and documentation throughout the process
• Identify errors, inconsistencies, or missing information and resolve or escalate appropriately
• Coordinate daily and short-term production schedules to prevent bottlenecks
• Operate cleaning, testing, and inspection equipment as required
• Ensure safe functionality of all laundry and repair equipment
• Participate in shipping, receiving, and inventory counts
• Drive company vehicles for routine pickups and deliveries to fire stations
• Support facility organization, cleanliness, and workflow efficiency
• Work independently for extended periods
• Train team members on processes, expectations, and quality standards
• Coordinate with the Branch Manager to ensure timely intake, processing, and delivery schedules

Must Have Skills

• Experience leading and coaching others as a manager, assistant manager, or lead
• Experience in high volume, process driven production or manufacturing
• The ability to manage multiple processes to achieve high quality results
• Comfortable in a warehouse setting with physical demands
• Ability to stand and move for extended periods (up to 8 hours per day)
• Ability to lift and handle items up to 50 pounds
• Valid driver’s license and comfort driving regularly as part of the workday
• Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel for operational data entry
• Proficient in reading, writing, and comprehending English

Critical Capabilities

• Ability to remain calm and maintain focus in a deadline driven workspace
• Ability to achieve stress management and demonstrate good decision making
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with various leaders of city departments
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy at production pace
• Retain complex information after initial training and apply it consistently
• Create and use notes, checklists, or references to ensure accuracy
• Thrive in focused, independent work environments
• Able to train others on processes and reinforce expectations
• Maintain focus and consistency in a structured, task-driven environment
• Value clear, specific feedback and continuous improvement
• Comfortable with structured, process-driven work that requires judgment and adaptation

Nice to Have

• Experience in regulated or compliance-driven operations
• Familiarity with detailed documentation and traceability requirements
• Awareness of the impact of decisions and actions to financial performance
• Experience with shipping and receiving
• Knowledge of industrial laundry or PPE inspection

About Us:

CURTIS PPE Care operates six service centers in the Western United States: Henderson, NV, Dublin, CA, Santa Fe Springs, CA, Kent, WA, Salt Lake City, UT, and Gilbert, AZ.

L.N. Curtis & sons is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Additionally, L.N. Curtis & sons participates in the E-Verify program as required by law. You may view our Equal Employment, Pay Transparency and E-Verify notices at https://www.lncurtis.com/careers.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at hrsupport@lncurtis.com.