Intern Firefighter Positions

Benton County Fire District #4 (BCFD4) provides fire protection and emergency medical services to the City of West Richland and surrounding county areas.

We are a combination department with 25 career staff and approximately 25 volunteers, including interns. Our operations currently run out of two stations, with plans to staff a third as personnel become available.

Several of our members also serve on specialized teams such as swift water rescue, technical rescue, and incident management.

Each year, the district responds to more than 2,300 calls, including mutual and automatic aid with neighboring departments. Career and intern staff work a 48/96 shift schedule, while volunteers respond as they are available.

Interns work side-by-side with career staff, gaining valuable experience that strengthens future applications for full-time fire service positions.

Position Requirements:

• Submit a complete and accurate application
• Be at least 18 years old at appointment and eligible to work in the U.S.
• Possess a high school diploma or GED
• Hold and maintain an insurable driving record
• Pass pre-employment written and physical agility tests
• Have a clear criminal history (no crimes against people, drugs, firearms, etc.)
• Successfully complete a background check
• Maintain physical fitness and be capable of performing all required firefighting, rescue, and emergency medical duties

Lateral Entry/Prior Experience:

Applicants with current volunteer service or recent fire district/department experience may be considered for lateral entry. Minimum requirements must still be met, and a passing score is required to advance.

👉 Apply here: BCFD4 Intern Firefighter Application

If you have questions, please email us at [email protected] or call 509-967-2945.