What We Do

The Seattle Firefighters Pension Board and Staff administer pension, disability, medical, and death benefits for eligible active and retired LEOFF 1 Seattle firefighters and their beneficiaries. Our mission is to provide responsive, reliable benefit services while administering the Seattle Firefighters Pension Fund in accordance with Washington State law and Board policies.

Our Responsibilities 

The Board and Pension Office administer service and disability pension benefits, review disability leave and retirement requests, and coordinate medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, hearing, and long-term care benefits. We process eligible medical expenses and insurance premium reimbursements, and assist members with claims, prior-authorization requirements, and benefit questions. We also administer applicable survivor and death benefits, maintain policies and procedures governing member benefits, and support members and their families as they navigate benefit and care decisions.

The Board administers benefits under RCW’s 41.16, 41.18, and 41.26 of the Revised Code of Washington.

Benefits and Policy Manual

The Policy and Procedures Manual provides detailed information about covered benefits, reimbursement procedures, prior-authorization requirements, Medicare coordination, and other Board policies. Members are encouraged to review the manual before receiving any services.

View or download the 2026 Policy and Procedures Manual.

If you have questions about your benefits, need assistance with a claim, or are unsure whether prior authorization is required, please contact the Pension Office at 206-625-4355 or SeattleFirePension@seattle.gov. Our staff is available to help you understand and utilize the benefits available to you.