UPDATE 4:39: Crews have identified a faulty switch cabinet and are in route. They anticipate restoration in approximately 30 mins. UPDATE 5:09: Hang tight as crews are beginning to re-energize.
The map of the outage can be viewed at richlandwa.gov/PowerOutages. It involves mostly central/north Richland from McMurray to Williams and then Thayer west to GWay.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: there is a power outage currently in North Richland. Crews are investigating now and we will update you as soon as we have additional information.
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Looking for a rewarding career with a pension plan?
The Emergency Communications Dispatchers are eligible to participate in the following Washington State Department of Retirement Services pension plans: PSERS Plan 2
Join one of our live virtual recruiting events hosted by Washington State 911 Jobs — where you’ll hear directly from 911 professionals and get your questions answered in real time!
- October 22nd at 5:00 PM
- November 15th at 10:00 AM
- December 8th at 2:00 PM
These 90-minute sessions start with a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s really like to work as a 911 dispatcher — then it's your turn to ask questions and connect with real recruiters!
No need to register! Come back to this page on one of the dates above and click this Zoom link to join the live recruiting event!
Don't miss this opportunity to take the first step toward a rewarding career in 911!
See an overview video of working for Washington State 911
Preparation Tips:
- Search online for Emergency Dispatcher Practice Skills Testing to improve your typing and data entry
- Review our Hiring Standards. These standards are evaluated throughout our recruitment process.
- Consider a job observation to see if a career as a dispatcher is for you.
- Download and complete a Request to Observe form for the opportunity to quietly observe the interactions and responsibilities of on-duty dispatchers. Return the complete form to SECOMMSUPS@BCES.wa.gov.
- All requests are subject to a wants/warrants check. Observations are limited to 2 hours in length or less.