What are the responsibilities and job description for the Firefighter position at City of Richland?
Application review and interviews will begin in June 2023. After applying, you can expect to hear about your application status via email during the first week of June.
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 2023.
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.
To view the Richland Fire & Emergency Services recruitment video, please click on the following link: https://vimeo.com/365575725
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.
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.
Please click here to view the complete job description, to include essential functions and working conditions.
Scores from the PST eligibility list with the City are good for one (1) year from the date of PST testing. 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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Completion of initial written and physical agility exams, as outlined by the City of Richland's protocols.
- Valid driver's license.
- Eighteen (18) years of age or older at time of testing.
- Obtain a Washington State Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Advanced EMT (AEMT) within six (6) months of successfully completing Fire Academy, and maintain throughout employment.
- 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/JATC 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.
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.
- 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.
Final candidate(s) selected will be required to complete a comprehensive background check to include an integrity interview, job suitability testing, reference checks, criminal history check, driving record, education and certification verification, and review of training records. Upon conditional offer of employment, candidate(s) must successfully complete a psychological evaluation, physical examination tailored to the specific job description (to include drug and alcohol testing), and a stress test.
Salary : $5,790 - $8,420
