🚒 Firefighter Recruit 2026

Richmond Fire-Rescue

City of Richmond

Regular Full-Time | IAFF Local 1286 | 7 Openings
Application Deadline: March 1, 2026

The City of Richmond is seeking highly motivated individuals to join Richmond Fire-Rescue as Firefighter Recruits. This is an exciting opportunity to serve one of Canada’s most livable and diverse communities while building a professional firefighting career.

Firefighter Recruits perform skilled firefighting duties including fire suppression, rescue services, medical response, fire prevention education, apparatus operation, and equipment maintenance.

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🔥 Key Responsibilities

🖐 Respond to fire alarms, medical emergencies, motor vehicle incidents & rescue calls
🖐 Perform fire suppression and search & rescue
🖐 Assess patients and administer first aid
🖐 Operate and drive fire apparatus
🖐 Conduct fire safety education and community outreach
🖐 Participate in training, drills & skill development
🖐 Maintain equipment, vehicles & fire halls

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✅ Required Qualifications

✔ Grade 12 Diploma (or equivalent)
✔ Legally entitled to work in Canada
✔ NFPA 1001 Firefighter I & II
✔ First Responder Level 3 (or equivalent)
✔ Valid BC Class 3 Driver’s Licence with Air Brakes
✔ 5-year safe Driver’s Record
✔ Minimum 1 year work experience (1,820 hours)
✔ Successful completion of Richmond Physical Test (Fitness York Test)
✔ Swim Test (100m continuous front crawl + 5 min tread)
✔ NFPA 1582 medical clearance
✔ Clear Police Information Check

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⭐ Assets (Preferred Qualifications)

✔ Work experience in paramedic, fire, military, coast guard, SAR, or emergency services
✔ Post-secondary education or apprenticeship
✔ Technical rescue training (water, rope, confined space, hazmat, wildland, ARFF, etc.)
✔ Life Saving Society Bronze Star or higher
✔ Volunteer experience
✔ Multilingual proficiency
✔ Strong understanding of diverse cultures
✔ Demonstrated commitment to fitness & wellness

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💪 Working Conditions

✔ 24-hour shift schedule
✔ Emergency response in all weather conditions
✔ Heavy lifting (over 21 kg equipment)
✔ Confined spaces & working at heights
✔ High-stress, hazardous environments

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💰 Compensation & Benefits

💵 $3,150.84 bi-weekly (2024 rates)
✔ IAFF Local 1286 representation
✔ Competitive pay & comprehensive benefits
✔ Career advancement opportunities
✔ Ongoing professional development

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📌 Recruitment Process

✔ Review 2026 Richmond Fire-Rescue Hiring Guide
✔ Online Application Submission
✔ Written & Physical Testing
✔ Swim Test
✔ Interviews
✔ Background & Medical Clearance

Apply by March 1, 2026.