Firefighter (Entry Level)

Job Summary

Required 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
• 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
• Obtain IFSAC Firefighter I and II within six (6) months of successfully completing Fire Academy
• 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
• Obtain Washington State Emergency Vehicle Accident Prevention (EVIP) certification within two (2) years of hire date

Desired 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

Additional Requirements

• 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
• If you have successfully completed the Tri-Cities Regional Academy in the past four years, you will not be required to attend academy
• Age requirement of 18 years or older at time of testing