RICHMOND, VA — Are you interested in becoming a firefighter? We want you to join our fire family! The Richmond Fire Department is holding an information session for prospective firefighters next week (flyer attached).

WHAT: Recruitment information session

WHEN: Thursday, June 24, 2021 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

WHERE: Fire Station 1 at 308 North 24^th Street

Attendees will have a chance to:

• Talk to active firefighters about the career
• Tour the facility
• Check out the apparatus (there is both a fire engine and fire truck housed at this particular station)
• Get a walkthrough of the online application & breakdown of benefits on-site from a human resources specialist
• Receive tips to train for the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT)
• Learn about some of the department’s historical items on display at Fire Station 1

We are hiring for both lateral and traditional fire recruits. The application window for both positions close at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, June 27, 2021.

Website to apply – https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/richmond

Website for more information – https://www.rva.gov/fire-emergency-services/employment