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Minimum Requirements to Apply
View the below requirements to prepare and apply for a City of Riverside firefighter position.
Meet the Basic Qualifications
- 18 years of age or older
- Valid California DMV Class C License
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Graduate a CA State Fire Marshal accredited Fire Academy
*EMT & Paramedic applicants must hold proper certification to apply.
Get on the FCTC Statewide List
Create an FCTC account and place yourself on the Statewide Eligibility List (SEL).
- Register and complete your candidate profile
- Upload required documents (IDs, academy, EMS certs)
- Schedule and take the written exam if required
- Opt in to cities/departments you want to be visible to
Earn a Valid CPAT
Complete the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) at an approved site.
- Create/Sign in to your FCTC account
- Register for CPAT & optional orientation/practice sessions
- Pass all 8 stations within the time standard
- Download your CPAT certificate for your application
Current Openings
How to Become an Explorer
See below to get started. Or view the printable PDF.
CPAT — Cost $150 for 2 orientations & timed test, or $25 for Practice Test.
Register online at FCTCOnline.orgComplete CPAT & FCTC
Register and complete CPAT and written testing through FCTC.
Enroll in College
Meet with an academic advisor to plan your educational goals.
Receive your FF1 Certificate & Degree
Obtain your Firefighter-1 Academy Certificate; consider an A.A. degree.
Become an EMT
Start with EMT; consider Paramedic—Paramedics are in HIGH DEMAND.
| College | 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 |
Tip: Most departments look for EMT plus FF1 academy completion. Use the FCTC link above to schedule CPAT and written testing.
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FIRE EXPLORERS
The mission of the City of Riverside Fire Department Explorer Post 101 is to provide education, training, and a strong positive work ethic to further prepare Fire Explorer Cadets for a career in the Fire Service.
HAZMAT
City of Riverside Hazardous Materials Team is Type 1 State of California Office of Emergency Services Certified, the highest certification level available. The City of Riverside Fire Department has been Type 1 certified for over 5 years and was the first Type 1 team in the County.
FIRE INVESTIGATIONS
The task force is supervised by the fire department and is a multi-agency organization. It consists of members from the Riverside Fire Department, Riverside Police Department and the Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms.
URBAN SEARCH & RESCUE
Urban Search and Rescue, US&R, is a “multi-hazard” discipline, that may be needed for a variety of emergencies or disasters, including earthquakes, hurricanes, typhoons, storms, tornadoes, floods, dam failures, technological accidents, terrorist activities and hazardous materials releases.
SWIFT WATER
City of Riverside Fire Department maintains a Type 1 Water Rescue Team. The Fire Department has 51 Riverside Firefighters trained in swift water and maintains an equipment cache to support this specialized team. To maintain this specialized discipline the department members complete an annual swim test and boat operations training in Blythe, CA.
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Competitive compensation Package
Career Benefits
Internationally Accredited Fire Department
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