Welcome to the Richland Fire and Emergency Services Department!

The Richland Fire & Emergency Services Department (RF&ES) provides the citizens of Richland and surrounding areas with a range of emergency services, including fire suppression, hazardous materials response, emergency medical response and technical rescue, but also provides other critical services such as fire inspections, fire investigation, fire prevention and public education. Everything we do has a focus on teamwork, integrity, and excellence.

In 2024, our crews responded to 9,702 calls for service:

  • 6,670 Emergency Medical Services (EMS) calls
  • 170 working fires
  • 2,862 other incidents

Highlights from 2024 included opening our brand-new Station 76 in the Badger Mountain South community, welcoming ten new team members, celebrating five retirements, and continuing to plan for the city’s future growth. With Richland’s unique geography creating challenges for consistent response times, we are actively preparing for tomorrow, from planning new fire station sites to strengthening EMS care and developing programs that reduce community risks.

Our Mission

Our mission is simple: to protect and enhance the quality of life for everyone in Richland.

With 94 dedicated members, our department lives out this mission every day, guided by our vision: Service above all. From highly trained firefighters to nationally recognized EMS providers, and through prevention programs and community education, we are committed to making Richland a safer, stronger place to live.

Facilities

The department consists of six fire stations, which are staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Our administrative office is located at Station 71, at the corner of George Washington Way and Swift Blvd., and is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Fleet

To keep our community safe and ready for any emergency, RF&ES maintains a modern and versatile fleet:

  • Eight (8) type or structural fire engines
  • Eight (8) ambulances
  • Two (2) wildland fire trucks
  • One platform truck
  • Several administrative vehicles

We also keep an unequipped Type-1 engine and unequipped ambulance on hand, ready to be placed into service if needed.

As Richland continues to grow and evolve, the RF&ES Department remains committed to meeting the community’s needs with innovation, preparedness, and compassion. Whether responding to emergencies, educating the public, or planning for the future, our team is dedicated to serving with professionalism and care. Together, we are building a safer, more resilient Richland.