Completion of initial written and physical agility exams, as outlined by the City of Richland's protocols.
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.
IFSAC Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations are required within the first year of employment based on the schedule outlined in the department training and development/ OJT program.
Obtain Wildland Firefighter II certification within one (1) year of successfully completing Fire Academy and maintain throughout employment.
Obtain Washington State Emergency Vehicle Accident Prevention (EVIP) certification within two (2) years of hire date, prior to driving fire department vehicles in the 'emergency' mode, and maintain throughout employment through department-provided training.
Certified Uniform Fire Code Inspector or higher qualification or obtain within six (6) months of appointment into the position (Deputy Fire Marshal option only).
Valid Washington State Paramedic certification (Paramedic and Medical Training Coordinator options only).
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Associates or Bachelor's degree in Fire Science or Fire Administration.
Completion of Tri-Cities Regional Academy within last four years.
Washington State or National Registry EMT certification
Washington State or National Registry Paramedic certification.
Prior experience, to include reserve or resident firefighter.
IFSAC Firefighter I and II certifications.
IFSAC Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations certifications.
Wildland Firefighter II certification.
Washington State Emergency Vehicle Incident Prevention (EVIP) certification.
If you have successfully completed the Tri-Cities Regional Academy in the past four years, you will not be required to attend academy. *
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (ALL CLASS OPTIONS)
Duties listed are representative of the types of tasks and functions performed
Benefits
Vision insurance
Additional Information
Department:
Fire & Emergency Services
Division:
Fire
Firefighter/EMT
Entry Level Firefighters start at Step A: $7,105/monthly
Position Salary Range: $7,105-$9,227/monthly
Recruitment for 2027 vacancies will begin in the spring of 2026.
The Richland Fire & Emergency Services department maintains an ongoing and merged certification list for Firefighter/EMT/Paramedic positions. We are currently accepting applications and will be holding oral board processes monthly beginning May through June 2026.
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 application screening process, you need to complete the following items (in order):
Complete the written exam with Public Safety Testing (PST). 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.
Complete the physical exam (CPAT) with PST or any verifiable agency. CPAT must be completed within the past year from date of application.
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 Public Safety Testing.
Submit an online application with our agency by clicking " Apply " on this page.
Applicants are encouraged to attach a current cover letter and resume to the City's application.
Please review the hiring standards brochure H ERE which includes temporary or permanent disqualifiers.
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