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The Richland Fire Department will protect the lives and property of the residents of Cambria and Somerset County, Pennsylvania from injury or damage from fire or other catastrophes, and to foster and promote the general welfare of the communities we serve.

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  • Career Firefighter Testing

    WE’RE TESTING TO FILL POTENTIAL POSITIONS! The RTFD is excited to announce we are testing for our career staff eligibility. Qualified candidates must possess the following certifications: Pro Board Firefighter 1 Current Pennsylvania or National Registry EMT Hazardous Materials Operations See the attached advertisement for further information. Note that deadline to apply is Friday, March…

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  • Church Grove Elementary School fire

    In keeping with Brian Feist theme of Fire Central related incidents, July 3, 1977 – Church Grove Elementary School fire. The building was located at the intersection of Scalp Avenue and Route 219, a familiar site, as it would later become home to the current Headquarters of the Richland Township Fire Department. Looks like the…

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