Firefighter

Firefighter The Richfield Fire Department (RFD) is currently seeking candidates for a firefighter eligibility list. We have current openings and will retain the list for future openings. This is a full-time Firefighter job opportunity working 24 hour shifts.

The RFD is a small, progressive, established career department that has our community's trust. Our department is strong because of our people. If you are a Firefighter/EMT that is; Team Oriented, Motivated, Compassionate, and loves "the job", we want you to apply.

The 2026 starting wage for firefighter is $87,613.68 annually. RFD also offers pay for experience. Firefighters with experience may earn up to top firefighter pay of $108,348.24. Qualification for experience is part of the application process. Firefighters have a strong contract with great benefits, including reaching top firefighter pay at the 3rd year of employment.

Thank you for your consideration and we look forward to seeing you in the process!

Job Duties Responds to fire and other emergencies; enters buildings with hose and operates nozzles; hand fire extinguishers and related equipment; raises, lowers and climbs ladders and ventilates burning buildings; removes persons from danger, giving first aid to injured persons; operates pumper, aerial rescue truck and other equipment; performs salvage operations. Operates highly technical alarm and monitoring equipment. Wears and uses appropriate protective clothing and equipment, including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Assists in identifying and stabilizing situations involving flammable liquids and other hazardous substances.

Responds to emergency medical and rescue calls to provide efficient and immediate care to the ill and injured. When patients need extrication from entrapment, assesses the extent of injury and gives emergency care and protection to the entrapped patient and uses the prescribed techniques and appliances for removing the patients safely. Assesses the nature and extent of illness and injury and establishes priority for appropriate emergency care.

Participates in inspection and prevention work and pre-fire planning of buildings, looking for fire hazards and other related public safety hazards, noting location of sprinkler and alarm systems, sources of emergency water supply and general layout of buildings. Participates in public education demonstrations, expositions and presentations.

Attends regular and assigned training sessions to maintain and upgrade skills. Participates in drills, demonstrations and related courses.

Drives and operates fire fighting vehicles and equipment in a safe and proper manner following department procedures and regulations

Maintains fire apparatus, equipment, stations and grounds as assigned. Conducts tests on equipment as required. Maintains appropriate maintenance records.

Operates communications equipment and other related duties. Keeps routine records and routinely makes out reports. Performs other duties and responsibilities as needed, apparent or assigned.

Responds to emergency callbacks when off-duty.

Having the ability to communicate with the injured or sick, with the public, and other police and fire department or other emergency personnel under stressful situations.

Works under the direction and supervision of superior officer. In emergency situations, work may involve considerable personal danger. Must be able to act without continuous supervision and exercise appropriate independent discretion. Must perform in a skillful manner, using sound judgment, based on accepted fire fighting practices.

Must be able to work and live in a non-emergency setting for extended periods of time with people of diverse backgrounds in a manner that fosters teamwork, acceptance and dignity of fellow employees and of the public.

May provide work direction to other Firefighters in special circumstances, or assist in training of others assigned.

Must maintain work habits, personal manner and appearance which command respect of associates and the public at all times.

Must be able to concentrate during emergency situations while working quickly as a team member, under stress caused by emergencies, danger or criticism.

Coordinates efforts to ensure Richfield is an equitable, inclusive and respectful organization and supports the City's mission, vision and core values.

Shall effectively carry out the policies and goals of the City of Richfield and Richfield Fire Department.

Competencies Good knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, techniques, equipment, tools and sciences as they apply to firefighting.

Good knowledge of City geography.

Skill in the safe operation of motor vehicles.

Ability to communicate with the injured or sick, with the public, and other police and fire department or other emergency personnel under stressful situations.

Ability to interpret instructions and use logic to solve concrete problems.

Ability to convey messages quickly and clearly, while also being a good listener…