Career Firefighter Candidate Testing

Applications for Full Time Career Firefighter positions with the Richland Fire Department are available at the Business Office, 631 Lamberd Avenue, Johnstown PA 15904, during regular business hours, Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. or emailed, by request, by calling the Fire Chiefʼs office at 814-266-4331, ext 310. Wages based on Certification, starting at $20.50 per hour with complete benefit package.

THE COMPLETED APPLICATION MUST BE RETURNED TO THE OFFICE OF THE FIRE CHIEF NO LATER THAN 4:00 P.M., FRIDAY, JUNE 16, 2023.

Qualifying candidates must have the following certifications to be considered for employment: Firefighter 1 (NFPA 1001), current Emergency Medical Technician, and Hazardous Materials Operations Level. A physical agility test will be held 9:00 AM, Saturday, JULY 01, 2023, at Richland Township Fire Department, 1321 Scalp Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15904. Candidates must pass the physical agility test to be eligible to con- tinue to the interview process. Candidates or employment will then be subject to an oral examination, extensive background check, and medical examination. A $25.00 non refundable fee must accompany application. Make check payable to Richland Town- ship Fire Department. Any check returned from the bank disqualifies the applicant.

Please be advised: All firefighters are employees of Richland Fire Department and are not designated as municipal government employees employed by Richland Township.

The Richland Fire Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities are Encouraged to Apply.

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