Riverside Fire Department

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City of Riverside Fire Department

The City of Riverside Fire Department (RFD) is a premier, all-risk/full-service municipal fire department serving over 325,000 residents and a student population of approximately 60,000. Our 210 career firefighters respond to over 38,589 calls annually, deployed out of 14 fire stations strategically spanning Riverside’s 81.4 square miles. We take great pride in our 125 year history of exceptional professionalism, excellent customer service and commitment to innovation. Highly motivated, public service minded individuals are strongly encouraged to apply to become part of the RFD family. Contact recruitment for more information.




Career Opportunities

  • Highly competitive
  • Family atmosphere
  • The distinction of being able to claim the title of “Firefighter” with the City of Riverside Fire Department
  • Excellent physical conditioning and training throughout your career

Department Statistics

  • 14 Stations
  • 2 Battalions
  • State of the Art Training Facility
  • Paramedic Program
  • 14 Engines
  • 3 Tiller Trucks
  • 4 ATV's
  • 1 Patrol
  • 3 Rescue Squads
  • 2 Brush Engines
  • 2 Water Tenders
  • 1 Haz Mat Unit
  • 1 Breathing Support
  • 1 Heavy Rescue
  • 1 Water Rescue
  • 3 Cal-OES Engines
  • Five Divisions

 

Firefighter Requirements

  • Possession of high school diploma OR equivalent
  • Possession of a valid California Department of Motor Vehicles Class C License
  • Possession of a valid American Heart Association Health Care Provider OR Red Cross BLS/CPR for Healthcare Professionals Certification
  • Possession of a Firefighter Candidate Testing Center (CPAT) certificate valid within six months of application
  • Completion of a California State Fire Marshal accredited Fire Academy OR two years of full-time paid experience as a Firefighter with a municipal department

EMTs: Must have one of the following

  • A valid California EMT
  • A valid California or out-of-state approved EMT course completion and successful NREMT testing completion within the past two years
  • A valid out of state EMT license and successful NREMT testing completion within the past two years

Paramedics: Must have one of the following

  • A valid California Paramedic license
  • A valid California or out-of-state approved Paramedic course completion and successful NREMT testing completion within the past two years
  • A valid out of state Paramedic license and successful NREMT testing completion within the past two years

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Become a Firefighter

Interested in becoming a firefighter? See below to get started. Or view the printable PDF.

CPAT

Cost $150 for 2 orientations & timed test or $25/Practice Test

Register online at FCTCOnline.org


FCTC – Orange (877) 648-2728
FCTC – San Diego (877) 648-2728
Oxnard College (FCTC Issues Certificate) (805) 384-8109
FREE Candidate Assistance Program – LA City Fire
  • 1st and 3rd Saturday from 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
  • Tuesdays from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
  • Thursdays from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
(213) 893-9502


Become an EMT & consider Paramedic

Paramedics are in HIGH DEMAND


Link 2 Life Link2Life.org (949) 643-2048
OCEMT OCEMT.edu (949) 291-3887
CIEMT CIEMT.com (562) 989-1520
EMSTA College EMSTACollege.com (619) 593-6782
SD Miramar EMT SDMiramarEmt.org (619) 221-2142


Enroll in Community College

Meet with an academic advisor to plan your educational goals

Obtain Firefighter 1 Academy Certificate - Consider A.A. Degree


Colleges with FF1 Academy and EMT Programs Address City, State, Zip
Riverside Community College 4800 Magnolia Avenue Riverside, CA 92506
Crafton Hills College 11711 San Canyon Drive Yucaipa, CA 92399
Mt. San Antonio College 1100 North Grand Avenue Walnut, CA 91789
Santa Ana College 1530 W. 17th Street Santa Ana, CA 92706
Rio Hondo College 3600 Workman Mill Road Whittier, CA 90601
El Camino College 16007 Crenshaw Boulevard Torrance, CA 90506
Palomar College 1140 West Mission Road San Marcos, CA 92069
Miramar College 10440 Black Mountain Road San Diego, CA 92126
Victor Valley College 18422 Bear Valley Road Victorville, CA 92395

 


 

Contact Us

E-mail [email protected] for questions/comments regarding joining RFD.