Recruitment for 2024 vacancies will begin in June 2024. Please expect to hear from about your application status by May 2024 at the latest.
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 an Paramedic Firefighter.
The Department maintains an ongoing and merged certification list for Firefighter/EMT/Paramedic positions. We are currently accepting applications, and holding oral board processes on a continuous 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
For more information on the pay, benefits, and hiring process, please view our hiring brochure.
Please click here to view the complete job description, to include essential functions and working conditions.
In order to be eligible to participate in the City of Richland's (City) application screening process, applicants must have had a CPAT within the last year (obtained through any agency) and complete a Personal History Statement (PHS) to attach to their application. Applicants are encouraged to attach a current cover letter and resume to the City's application.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
*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 broch