In order to be eligible to participate in the City of Richland's (City) application screening process, applicants should first complete the initial testing (written exam) and complete the online Personal History Statement (PHS) with Public Safety Testing (PST).  Candidates must also successfully pass a physical abilities test (CPAT).  The CPAT can be obtained from any verifiable agency, including PST.  Scores from the PST eligibility list with the City are good for one (1) year from the date of PST testing. CPAT must obtained within one year of the date of application submission.  Applicants are encouraged to attach a current cover letter and resume to the City's application.  

If you are interested in applying but have not completed the initial written 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.  CPATs can be obtained from PST or any other verifiable agency.

If you have successfully completed the Tri-Cities Regional Academy in the past four years, you will not be required to attend academy. 

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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/ 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.
• Certified Uniform Fire Code Inspector or higher qualification, or obtain within six (6) months of appointment into the position (Deputy Fire Marshal option only).

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Fire Science or Fire Administration.
• Washington State or National Registry EMT certification.
• Washington State or National Registry Paramedic certification.
• Prior experience, to include reserve or resident fire fighter.
• IFSAC Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations certifications.
• Wildland Firefighter II certification.
• Washington State Emergency Vehicle Incident Prevention (EVIP) certification.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: 

Selection will be based on overall qualifications and oral board interview process.  

Final candidate(s) selected will be required to complete a comprehensive background check to include an integrity interview, reference checks, criminal history check, driving record, education and certification verification, and review of training records. In addition, you would be required to go through fingerprinting, psychological and pre-employment physical exam commensurate to the position.