Firefighter (Entry Level)

Department:

Fire & Emergency Services

Division: 

Fire

Salary: $6,533.00 - $9,628.00 Monthly

Recruitment for 2026 vacancies will begin in the summer of 2025. 

The Richland Fire & Emergency Services department maintains an ongoing and merged certification list for Firefighter/EMT/Paramedic positions. We are continuously accepting applications for the position and will be holding oral board processes on an as needed basis beginning in June 2025.

To view the Richland Fire & Emergency Services recruitment video, please click on the following link: https://vimeo.com/365575725

For more information about the position pay, benefits and hiring process, see our hiring brochure.

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of a Fire Captain or designee, performs skilled emergency and non-emergency tasks in the area of fire prevention, fire suppression, hazardous materials, emergency preparedness, and emergency medical services for the protection of life and property for municipalities, airports, and private industry. 

In order to be eligible to participate in the City of Richland's (City) application screening process, you need to complete the following items (in order):  Complete the written exam with Public Safety Testing (PST). Complete the physical exam (CPAT) with PST or any verifiable agency.  Complete the online Personal History Statement (PHS) on your PST profile. (The CPAT can be obtained from any verifiable agency, but the written test and PHS must be completed with PST.)

Submit an online application with our agency by clicking "Apply Now" on this page.  Scores from the PST eligibility list with the City are good for one (1) year from the date of PST testing and must be current at the time of application to our agency.  CPAT must be completed within the past year from date of application. Applicants are encouraged to attach a current cover letter and resume to the City's application.

*If you have successfully completed the Tri-Cities Regional Academy in the past four years, you will not be required to attend academy.*

Please review the Hiring Standards brochure for further details on hiring standards, to include temporary or permanent disqualifiers.

If you are interested in applying but have not completed the initial written or physical testing process with PST, please visit PST's website at www.publicsafetytesting.com for more details on how to schedule now to be considered for future testing processes, and to review the City's Hiring Standards for Firefighter applicants.  We accept CPAT scores from any verifiable agency, including PST.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or GED.

• Completion of initial written and physical agility exams, as outlined by the City of Richland’s protocols.

• Three (3) years of experience with Richland Fire & Emergency Services, and presently at top step Firefighter (Deputy Fire Marshal and Medical Training Coordinator options only).

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS & OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Valid driver’s license.

• Eighteen (18) years of age or older at time of testing.

• Certified to wear a respirator at SCBA level.

• Obtain a Washington State Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Advanced EMT (AEMT) certification within six (6) months of successfully completing Fire Academy and maintain throughout employment.

• Obtain IFSAC Firefighter I and II within six (6) months of successfully completing Fire Academy and maintain throughout employment.

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