Washington State or National Registry Paramedic (no fire experience necessary).
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS & OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Valid driver's license.
Eighteen (18) years of age or older at time of application.
Certified to wear a respirator at SCBA level.
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.
Washington State Emergency Vehicle Accident Prevention (EVIP) certification within two (2) years of hire date and prior to driving fire department vehicles in the 'emergency' mode.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Fire Science or Fire Administration.
Prior EMS and Firefighting experience.
Prior experience, to include reserve or resident firefighter.
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):
Performs exterior structural firefighting activities, initial command and control operations, and defensive fire operations.
Fills incident support functions including rehab, staging, and Public Information Officer (PIO) commensurate with the needs of the incident.
Performs wildland firefighting activities commensurate with National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) tra
Benefits
Vision insurance
Additional Information
Department:
Fire & Emergency Services
Division:
Fire
Firefighter/Paramedic
Firefighter/Paramedic start at Step C: $9,596/monthly
Position Salary Range: $8,351-$10,473/monthly
Recruitment for 2027 vacancies will begin in the spring of 2026.
The Richland Fire & Emergency Services department is seeking Paramedic Firefighter applicants. If you are currently an active Washington State or National Registry Paramedic Firefighter, you may be considered as a Paramedic Firefighter. The 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 on the pay, benefits, and hiring process, please view 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 :
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.
Applicants must have had a CPAT within the last year (obtained through any agency).
Applicants must complete a Personal History Statement (linked here) to attach to their application.
Please review the hiring standards brochure HERE which includes temporary or permanent disqualifiers.
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