Become a Firefighter

Richmond Fire-Rescue 2019-2020 Application & Hiring Process Guide

Welcome to our 2019 – 2020 recruitment process. If you are an action oriented person who aspires to being a part of a Progressive, Professional and Proud fire service team, then Richmond Fire-Rescue is the place for you.

Richmond Fire-Rescue is a values based organization that relies on the diversity, abilities and dedication of our people to carry out our Mission and drive us toward our Vision.

I know that there are many opportunities available to you in the pursuit of a firefighter job, and as such,

I want to thank you for considering Richmond Fire-Rescue.

Tim Wilkinson
Fire Chief
Richmond Fire-Rescue

We recommend the following resources:

Fire academies and schools in BC:

• Justice Institute of British Columbia
• College of the Rockies

Specialized fire training:

• Justice Institute of British Columbia
• Raven Rescue
• Dynamic Rescue
• Fire Medix

First Responder III (FRIII) / Occupational First Aid Level 3 (OFA3):

• Justice Institute of British Columbia
• St. Johns Ambulance
• Canadian Red Cross 

Other fire-related courses:

• British Columbia Institute of Technology